President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, felicitated Most Rev. Oliver Ali Aba, the Archbishop of Benue and Prelate-elect of Methodist Church Nigeria.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President commended the premier church in the country for the peaceful and transparent 48th/13th Biennial Conference in Abuja which led to the emergence of a new leader.
President Buhari also saluted the outgoing Prelate, His Eminence, Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche for his achievements in the spiritual and physical growth of the church during his nine-year tenure.
As Prelate-elect Oliver Aba assumes office on December 1, 2022, the President wished him a successful stewardship, while urging him to build on the laudable legacies of the outgoing Prelate.
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He also called on all Nigerians, especially religious leaders, to intensify prayers for the peace and security of the nation.
