By Chijindu Emeruwa
Chief Eugene Orji Ikoro Okoronkwo, a business mogul, has congratulated Rev. Father Patrick Elekwa on his 25th anniversary of priesthood, marking a silver jubilee celebration on September 14th, 2024, in Umuahia, Abia state capital.
In a statement released on Friday, Okoronkwo lauded Elekwa’s dedication to promoting Christ’s teachings, driving change in humanity and society.
According to him, “A companionate life style that has not changed since then till date. Many of us got mentored by your life style from far to the glory of God , a thing you may not have known if not told now. So when see any good character in me, just know that your good life style was part of what influenced it into my life. Father, this is an honest testimony.
“Your are indeed a blessing to me particularly and I know to many also and our community in general. May your kind never be lacked in our community. As you mark your 25 years of priesthood, May the Lord our God continue to bless you with greater grace and favour. May He bless your ministry abundantly. May you find greater favour before God and men, renewed energy, wisdom and enthusiasm in your sacred duties and above it all.
“May God grant you with long life and good health in all the days of your life and may you inherit His kingdom at the completion of your race in this world in Jesus name. Amen”, Okoronkwo added.