A renowned legal practitioner and ardent supporter of the church, Barr N B E Nwigwe has advised the management of Christian Voice Newspaper to deal more with things that affect the faith.
Barr Nwigwe gave the advice in an interview with newsmen on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of the media outfit.
He noted that the establishment of the newspaper is commendable so that when stories are told about the Anglican Church there would be a portfolio to know that it is true or not, adding that the Anglican Church would also know what is happening in their church.
The legal expert who is also a Trustee of Standard Tennis Development Club, STDC, Owerri was conferred with Mission Partner Award on the occasion in recognition of his exceptional contributions to mission work and societal transformation through his ministry, as well as his dedication which has enriched the organization and inspired many.
Speaking with journalists alao shortly after receiving the award, he noted that it gives him great joy that he is a partaker of the silver jubilee celebration of the renowned Christian media organization which has flourished and became a source of pride for the Anglican Diocese of Owerri, and for being a recipient of the prestigious honour.
He thanked the publisher of Christian Voice Newspaper, Rt Rev Chukwuma Chinekezi Oparah PhD, the Acting Editor, Amb Sir Uche Macaulay PhD, JP for finding him worthy of the honour, and for his unwavering support and encouragement as well as the staff of the newspaper organization for their relentless efforts at ensuring that the newspaper moves from strength to strength this 25 years and continue to make waves as the only stable Anglican tabloid in the state.
Barr Nwigwe who has been sponsoring Igbo Bible reading competition in the ikeduru Anglican Diocese recalled that he has been a supporter of the Anglican Church and has contributed immensely towards the success of Christian Voice Newspaper, stressing that the award would spur him for more and harder work as well as continue rendering meaningful assistance to the church and the media Chief NBE Nwigwe is also a major Igbo Bible distributor, life member of Gideon’s International, and life member, Bible Society of Nigeria assured of continued support to the church.
In his goodwill message on the occasion, the publisher, who is also the bishop of Anglican Diocese of Owerri, Rt Rev Opara PhD appreciated the christian faithful and readers for their continuous patronage, prayers and support which according to him have sustained the newspaper as a beacon of Christian journalism and a voice of of Truth in the land, pointing out that their loyalty and engagement have given meaning and purpose to their work.
In his remarks, the Acting Editor, Amb Sir Macaulay PhD JP emphasized that as a media organization, they have faced numerous challenges, yet by God’s grace,, they continue to move on, noting that this accomplishment is a testament to the resilience and dedication of their team of supporters.
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