Rt. Rev. (Dr.) Bishop Humphrey B.
Olumakaiye, Bishop of the Lagos Diocese Anglican Communion and Gen. Theophilus
Yakubu Danjuma, a strong pillar in Anglican Church and Grand Patron of the
Centenary Anniversary celebration of the Lagos Anglican Communion made advocacy
for the poor at Lagos City Hall, Lagos Island on Saturday, during the unveiling
of Centenary logo to mark 100 years Anniversary of Lagos Anglican Communion. CYRIACUS
NNAJI reports.
The
unveiling of Centenary Logo/Inauguration of Divine Mandate Partners of the
Lagos Anglican communion attracted who is who in society.
Speaking to the crème de la crème of the
church, captains of industry and politicians who graced the occasion, Gen. Danjuma,
expressed appreciation to the Diocese for the laudable centenary city project
especially as it was designed to also harbor a low cost housing estate for the
poor and needy. He stated that Housing and Transport were two ingredients of survival
Lagosians.
Danjuma
stressed his total commitment and support for the centenary city project saying
“I observed the very ambitious programme to build a centenary city. I am very
happy, particularly with the mention of providing housing for the poor and the
needy.” He encouraged the people to ensure that funds for the project are
realised as early as possible.
He also
thanked the bishop of Lagos Anglican Communion for resolving in a peaceful
manner all the grievances he met as soon as he assumed duties as Bishop of the
Diocese.
On his part,
Dr. Olumakaiye, in his address of welcome titled, ‘Our Vision: The Devine
Mandate’ said it is gratifying to know that the programme for the centenary
celebration include issues that deal with both spiritual and physical wellbeing
of the faithful.
While he
disclosed the Centenary Anniversary theme which is Stronger, Deeper &
Higher, Olumakaiye,
Olumakaiye itemized the five Divine Mandate (5Ps) of his
administration which include Priestly, Pastoral, Prophetic, Prayer and Praise
ministries all targeted at the spiritual and physical well-being of not just
the faithful of the communion, but also the society at large.
He said as
part of the centenary celebration, the diocese will commence building of a
centenary city which among other facilities will include Empowerment and Youth
Development Center; Rehabilitation Centre; Games and Sporting Centre and a low
Income Housing Estate.
Olumakaiye
said of particular interest to the dioceses was the establishment of the low
income housing estate.
Sitting
along the Lekki-Epe axis of Lagos and on a land mass of 2000 plots, the 1st
phase of the Centenary City project, the Bishop said, will gulp N5 billion.
While
expressing appreciation to the congregation for their unalloyed support since
assumption of office, Olumakaiye said his administration has found time to pay
what he called Episcopal Visitation in which the diocese visited all the 121
churches under the diocese, including the Lagoon to see the struggling
churches.
He thanked the
women organization in the diocese under the leadership of Prof. Mrs. Motunrayo
Olumakaiye which donated a brand new bus to the college, and said part of
education programme of the church were sponsorship of some indigent students in
the diocese, giving facelift to the Diocese Secondary School in Igbooye in Epe,
Lagos.
“We have
being able to bring on board latest development in the diocese which include electronic
billboard and online radio to continue dissemination of word of God.
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