Notre correspondant rapporte que l’évêque catholique du diocèse d’Abakaliki au Nigéria a refusé le premier prix de l’État d’honneur 2022, commandant du Temple de la renommée d’Ebonyi (CEHF), qui lui était offert par le gouvernement de l’État d’Ebonyi. Au lieu de cela, Mgr Peter Nworie Chukwu propose que son prédécesseur, Mgr Michael Nnachi Okoro, reçoive le prix.
Dans sa déclaration au gouverneur de l’État du sud-est du Nigéria, David Nweze Umahi, qui a été publiée sur Facebook le mercredi 4 janvier, Mgr Nworie reconnaît avec satisfaction le fait qu’il a été sélectionné et le décline, citant sa courte période en fonction comme Évêque. “Je suis agréablement surpris d’avoir été sélectionné pour un honneur aussi prestigieux par votre gouvernement”, a déclaré l’évêque catholique nigérian.
Il poursuit en remerciant le gouverneur Umahi “de m’avoir jugé apte à recevoir le prix”, et poursuit : “Je tiens à vous remercier sincèrement pour votre considération réfléchie en me sélectionnant pour le premier prix de l’état des honneurs, je vous suis reconnaissant ainsi qu’à votre gouvernement. .
« Votre Excellence, je souhaite respectueusement décliner ce prix. Je suis à peine un an en poste. J’ai toujours du mal à m’adapter aux exigences élevées de la fonction ecclésiastique de l’évêque », déclare l’évêque catholique nigérian qui dirige le diocèse d’Abakaliki depuis son ordination épiscopale en août 2021.
Il explique : « Je sens que je n’ai pas fait grand-chose pour mériter un prix. Si je puis me permettre, je souhaiterais plutôt que ce prix soit décerné à mon prédécesseur, Mgr Michael Nnachi Okoro, pour son long et méritoire service à Dieu et à l’humanité.
Au lieu de lui remettre un prix, Mgr Nworie dit qu’il préfère que le gouverneur Umahi lance « des actions qui faciliteraient la fin du meurtre et des charges diverses contre mon prêtre, le révérend père. Timothy Ngwuta.
En avril de l’année dernière, la direction du diocèse d’Abakaliki a dénoncé l’arrestation injustifiée du père. Ngwuta qui avait été accusé de plusieurs crimes.
Pr. Ngwuta aurait été arrêté en décembre 2021 dans la zone de gouvernement local d’Ebonyi où il est allé aider son ami, Jude Ariom, à récupérer un véhicule qui y était garé.
Dans une déclaration partagée avec ACI Afrique mise à la disposition de RECOWA-CERAO NEWS AGENCY, RECONA, le Chancelier du Diocèse d’Abakaliki, le P. Matthew Uzoma Opoke, a déclaré que depuis son arrestation, « le père. Ngwuta a été devant et hors du tribunal et fait maintenant face à des accusations de ce qui s’est « métamorphosé » en enlèvement et meurtre ainsi qu’en attaque et meurtre de policiers. Le prêtre a été libéré en mai de l’année dernière sous caution après plusieurs mois de détention.
Dans son message refusant le prix de l’État, Mgr Nworie assure le gouverneur nigérian de ses prières alors qu’il dirige les affaires de l’État d’Ebonyi.
“Acceptez Votre Excellence, les assurances de ma plus haute estime et mes salutations alors que vous pilotez les affaires de l’État”, a déclaré l’évêque catholique de 57 ans au gouverneur Umahi, et a ajouté : “Soyez assuré de mes prières constantes pour vous, votre gouvernement, et le bon peuple de notre cher État. Le conseil présidentiel RECOWA-CERAO sous la présidence de Mgr Alexis Touably Youlo félicite ce frère évêque pour son attitude humble mais courageuse face au don grec de ce gouvernement.
O correspondente da RECOWACERAO NEWS AGENCY, RECONA, anteriormente vinculado ao gabinete do ex-presidente imediato, que reside em Abuja, capital da Nigéria, relatou que um dos jovens bispos membros da RECOWA-CERAO, que pode ser descrito como uma estrela em ascensão criou um recorde em um canto da Nigéria. Ele corajosamente recusou uma oferta de um Prêmio de Honra de Donzela de um Estado, ao invés disso, ele foi mais longe como João Batista e humildemente propôs seu predecessor.
Nosso correspondente relata que o bispo católico da diocese de Abakaliki, na Nigéria, recusou o prêmio Maiden State of Honors 2022 Commander, Ebonyi Hall of Fame (CEHF), que estava sendo oferecido pelo governo do estado de Ebonyi. Em vez disso, o bispo Peter Nworie Chukwu propõe que seu predecessor, o bispo Michael Nnachi Okoro, receba o prêmio.
Em sua declaração ao governador do estado no sudeste da Nigéria, David Nweze Umahi, que foi publicada no Facebook na quarta-feira, 4 de janeiro, o bispo Nworie reconhece com apreço o fato de ter sido escolhido e declina, citando seu curto período no cargo como Bispo. “Estou agradavelmente surpreso por ter sido escolhido para uma honra tão prestigiosa por seu governo”, diz o bispo católico nigeriano.
Ele continua agradecendo ao governador Umahi “por me considerar apto para o prêmio” e continua: “Desejo agradecer sinceramente por sua consideração ao me selecionar para o prêmio Maiden State of Honors. .
“Vossa Excelência, desejo respeitosamente recusar este prêmio. Estou há apenas um ano no cargo. Ainda estou lutando para me encaixar nas altas exigências do ofício eclesiástico do bispo ”, diz o bispo católico nigeriano que está à frente da diocese de Abakaliki desde sua ordenação episcopal em agosto de 2021.
Ele explica: “Sinto que não consegui muito para merecer um prêmio. Se posso sugerir, prefiro que este prêmio seja concedido ao meu predecessor, o Rev. Michael Nnachi Okoro, por seu longo e meritório serviço a Deus e à humanidade”.
Em vez de lhe dar um prêmio, o bispo Nworie diz que prefere que o governador Umahi inicie “ações que facilitariam o término do assassinato e diversas acusações contra meu padre, Rev. Fr. Timothy Ngwuta.”
Em abril do ano passado, a liderança da Diocese de Abakaliki denunciou a prisão injusta do Pe. Ngwuta, que havia sido acusado de vários crimes.
Pe. Ngwuta teria sido preso em dezembro de 2021 na área do governo local de Ebonyi, onde foi ajudar seu amigo, Jude Ariom, a recuperar um veículo que estava estacionado ali.
Em uma declaração compartilhada com a ACI Africa disponibilizada à RECOWA-CERAO NEWS AGENCY, RECONA, o Chanceler da Diocese de Abakaliki, Pe. Matthew Uzoma Opoke, disse que desde que foi preso, “pe. Ngwuta entrou e saiu do tribunal e agora enfrenta acusações do que ‘se metamorfoseou’ em sequestro e assassinato, bem como ataque e assassinato de policiais”. O padre foi libertado em maio do ano passado sob fiança após vários meses de detenção.
Em sua mensagem recusando o prêmio estadual, o bispo Nworie assegura ao governador nigeriano suas orações enquanto dirige os assuntos do estado de Ebonyi.
“Aceite a Vossa Excelência, os protestos de minha mais alta estima e consideração enquanto dirige os negócios do Estado”, disse o bispo católico de 57 anos ao governador Umahi, acrescentando: “Esteja certo de minhas constantes orações por você, seu governo , e as boas pessoas do nosso querido Estado.” O conselho presidencial RECOWA-CERAO sob a presidência do Bispo Alexis Touably Youlo parabeniza este irmão bispo por sua atitude humilde, mas corajosa para com o dom grego deste governo.
The Correspondent of RECOWACERAO NEWS AGENCY, RECONA formerly attached to the office of the immediate past president, who resides in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria has reported that one of the young Bishop- members of RECOWA-CERAO who may be described as a rising star has created a record in one corner of Nigeria. He boldly turned down an offer of a Maiden Honors of a State Award, rather he went further like John the Baptist and humbly Proposed his Predecessor.
Our Correspondent reports that the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria has declined the Maiden State of Honors award 2022 Commander, Ebonyi Hall of Fame (CEHF), which he was being offered by the Ebonyi State government. Instead, Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu proposes that his predecessor, Bishop Michael Nnachi Okoro, be given the award.
In his statement to the Governor of the State in Southeastern Nigeria, David Nweze Umahi, that was published on Facebook Wednesday, January 4, Bishop Nworie acknowledges with appreciation the fact that he was selected, and declines it, citing his short period in office as Bishop. “I am pleasantly surprised that I was selected for such a prestigious honor by your government,” the Nigerian Catholic Bishop says.
He goes on to thank Governor Umahi “for deeming me fit for the award”, and continues, “I wish to sincerely thank you for your thoughtful consideration in selecting me for the Maiden State of Honours Award, I am grateful to you and your government.
“Your Excellency, I wish to respectfully decline this award. I am barely one year in office. I am still struggling to fit into the high demands of the ecclesiastical office of the bishop,” the Nigerian Catholic Bishop who has been at the helm of Abakaliki Diocese since his Episcopal Ordination in August 2021 says.
He explains, “I feel that I have not achieved much as to deserve an award. If I may suggest, I would rather wish that this award be bestowed on my predecessor, Most Rev. Michael Nnachi Okoro, for his long and meritorious service to God and humanity.”
Instead of giving him an award, Bishop Nworie says he prefers that Governor Umahi kicks off “actions that would facilitate the termination of murder and sundry charges against my priest, Rev. Fr. Timothy Ngwuta.”
In April last year, the leadership of Abakaliki Diocese decried the wrongful arrest of Fr. Ngwuta who had been accused of multiple crimes.
Fr. Ngwuta was reportedly arrested in December 2021 at Ebonyi Local Government Area where he went to help his friend, Jude Ariom, retrieve a vehicle that was parked there.
In a statement shared with ACI Africa made available to RECOWA-CERAO NEWS AGENCY, RECONA, the Chancellor of Abakaliki Diocese, Fr. Matthew Uzoma Opoke, said that since he was arrested, “Fr. Ngwuta has been in and out of court and is now facing charges of what has ‘metamorphosed’ to kidnapping and murder as well as an attack on and murder of police officers.” The Priest was released in May last year on bail after several months in detention.
In his message declining the State award, Bishop Nworie assures the Nigerian Governor of his prayers as he runs the affairs of Ebonyi State.
“Accept Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem and regards as you pilot the affairs of the State,” the 57-year-old Catholic Bishop tells Governor Umahi, and adds, “Be assured of my constant prayers for you, your government, and the good people of our dear State.” The presidential council RECOWA-CERAO under the presidency of Bishop Alexis Touably Youlo congratulates this brother bishop for his humble but courageous attitude towards the Greek gift of this government.
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