“This is For Nigeria” – Atiku Congratulates Bishop Okpaleke

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku has described Bishop Peter Okpaleke’s ordination as a cardinal is a recognition for Nigeria

Atiku said this in a congratulatory message to the Bishop who was ordained by the Pope

“I congratulate Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke on his creation as a Cardinal. I believe that this elevation is not only a recognition for the Bishop of Ekwulobia in Anambra State, the Catholic Bishops Conference, and the Catholic Church but also for Nigeria in general. I pray for more extraordinary grace and wisdom in discharging his assignment.

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I extend my hands of fellowship to Cardinal Okpaleke in nation-building as a leader, both now and in the future, to continue the already established tradition of inter-religious dialogue and ecumenical spirit of the Catholic Church for which our nation has benefitted from all these past years.”

He joins other dignitaries who have congratulated the Bishop who once served in Nigeria before his recognition in Rome