By Anastasia Agunwa :
The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Uche Okafor has expressed happiness over the recent creation of Cardinal Okpalaeke by Pope Francis.
In his congratulatory message to Peter Cardinal Okpaleke on his creation by Pope Francis, Okafor noted that the good works of Cardinal Okpalaeke in all the places he has served, his sound education as well as his outstanding theological prowess are among the considerations that earned him the exalted position.
The Speaker who was at the St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City Rome during the event, urged Cardinal Okpalaeke to bring his sound religious experience to bear in the discharge of his new mandate as the fifth Nigerian Catholic Cardinal.
He maintained that Nigerians and Africans at large will remain proud of him throughout his service as Cardinal.
Okafor posited that Anambra State has produced preeminent priests who have continued to make impressive marks in their various religious organizations.
He commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his genuine partnership with the religious organizations in the state.
He however, enjoined Ndi Anambra to continue to pray for the peace and progress of the state.
The Speaker who prayed to God to equip Cardinal Okpalaeke to record meaningful achievements in his new position, called on Ndi Anambra to give him the needed support through prayers.