On behalf of the government and good people of Anambra State, Soludo prayed that God would grant Cardinal Okpaleke more strength.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has congratulated Cardinal Peter Okpaleke, Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra State on his elevation to the cardinalate by Pope Francis with 20 others across the globe
Okpaleke, on Saturday, receive his Red Hat at a Consistory in the Vatican City in Rome, making him one of the Princes of the Universal Church.
Governor Soludo, who was at St Peters’ Square, Vatican, Rome, in company of his wife, Nonye Soludo, as a special guest and leader of Anambra delegation, described the elevation of Okpaleke as a befitting reward for the Bishop who over the years, has shown exemplary conduct in the service of God through great personal sacrifices and outstanding contributions to ecumenical services in the Church.
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With this elevation, Cardinal Okpaleke becomes the only active cardinal in Nigeria and also the highest in rank among Nigerian clergy men.
Nigeria has had four cardinals before the appointment of His Eminence, Cardinal Okpaleke, namely Dominic Cardinal Ekandem of blessed memory, Francis Cardinal Arinze, Anthony Cardinal Okojie and John Cardinal Onaiyekan respectively.
On behalf of the government and good people of Anambra State, Soludo prayed that God would grant Cardinal Okpaleke more strength, sound health and wisdom to excel in his new assignment in the vineyard of God.
