Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, CON, has assured the Catholic Diocese of Warri of the state government supports in ensuring that the Warri Diocese Conference Centre project is completed in time to host the first ever Catholic Bishops Conference in Warri coming up soon.
Dr. Uduaghan who gave the assurance during the Fund Raising Programme in support of the Catholic Diocese of Warri Conference Centre Project, at Asaba, noted that “when you use your resources to honour God, you will be given a bountiful reward”.
Represented by his deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama, SAN, the governor said he believes that one way to boost the economy of the state, generate employment and create wealth is to expand tourism potential in the state, asserting that he is committed to the finishing of the conference due to its circular and religious importance.
While noting that the state government has drawn so much strength from the Christian community through their prayers and support, Dr. Uduaghan expressed delight that the Warri Diocese will be hosting the Catholic bishops of Nigeria during his administration.
The governor commended the diocese for embarking on this noble venture. He assured that he is committed to seeing to the delivery of the project to the honour of God.
The State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama, SAN, who chaired the occasion urged all people of goodwill to be involved in building of the Conference Centre, stressing that the importance of the conference centre to the church and the society is much to be desired.
While congratulating the Warri Diocese on her 50 years of existence, he noted that it is a project all will be proud to be associated with because it is a project of legacy, saying that with determination and commitment by all the purpose will be achieved to the glory of God and the benefit of man.
Earlier in a high mass service at St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral, Asaba, in honour of the fund raising, the Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. John Afareha, noted that it is good for Christians to give to God, asserting that by giving, you project the image of God which is synonymous with the sacrifice Jesus Christ made to glorify God.
Rev. Afareha while noting that in doing for God, our salvation is ensured, commended the state government for its continued support to the church, asserting that the church and the state should always have a very close relationship which is very evident in the government of Delta State.
He noted that the Warri diocese conference centre which will host all Bishop of Nigeria this year is designed for conference, meetings, planning sessions, retreats, religious training, corporate education as well as social events. Also the bishop noted that the centre will facilitate religious and professional development foundational to growing a mature faith community.
Further, he noted that the centre will be a dynamic and progressive institutional structure that will respond to the challenges of the 21st century.
