From Ada Okafor, Enugu
The Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ike, on Saturday inaugurated the new executives of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) in Enugu.
Speaking at the event, the bishop tasked christian leaders on service, holiness and humility for the betterment of the society and advancement of Christendom.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CCN Southeast new executives led by Territorial Envoy, Dr Levi Monanu, was inaugurated by the CCN National President, Most Rev. David Onuoha.
Other members of the executive include Most Rev. Ibeawuchi Agu, Chairman, Rev. Steven Nlemchukwu, Secretary, Rev. Samuel Ibemere, Assistant Secretary, Dr J.C Agbo, Treasurer, Mr Lewechi Ogwo, Financial Secretary and Bishop James Igwe, Public Relation Officer, among others.
Ike, who is the host bishop, called on christian leaders to emulate Christ by using their exalted office to serve both God and humanity as well as ensuring unity among christian faithful.
He reminded them that without holiness, no minister, no bishop, general overseer and reverend would see God, tasking them to become light that shine in the world in truth and character.
“Church leaders should stop comparing themselves with others as doing so is unwise. They should put an end to prosperity preaching and fake miracles,” he advised.
The clergyman, however, charged the new CCN executives on teamwork and to exhibit the virtues of patience, service, humility and gentleness.
He admonished them to live up to expectations of the people and accept each other’s fault.
In his acceptance speech, Monanu assured the CCN national body that he and other executives from the Southeast would continue to initiate programmes that would strengthen love, equity and harmony across the land.
He equally encouraged the people of the zone to rise to their civic duty by getting registered, obtain their voter’s cards, and vote credible leaders at all levels of governance.
