…Egba Anglican Diocese celebrates 40th Anniversary in Grand-style
By Tosin Adesile
The Retiring Anglican Archbishop of Lagos, Prof. Adebayo Dada Akinde has faulted the location of Anglican headquarters primate seat in Abuja since history had it that the missionary first brought Christianity to Nigeria at Ake Precisely.
He made this statement at the thanksgiving service to round up the 40th Anniversary at the Cathedral Church of St Peter, Ake Abeokuta in Ogun State Capital.
According to him, “Cathedral Church of St Peter would have been used to preserve history but hitherto, we need to thank God considering the journey of the Church from Christian Missionary Society to Egba/Egba Diocese and when it was finally broken down and Egba became a Diocese on its own and today we are 40”.
The Cleric spoke on absolute Blessedness while quoting scriptures from the book of Deuteronomy 28:1-2. He really emphasised the need to thank God always.
The Diocese Bishop of Egba, Rt. Rev E.O Emmanuel Adekunle who became the fourth Bishop of the Diocese said what the Lord is currently doing Egba we cannot tell it all. He appreciated its past Bishop legacy and he promised to continue developing the Diocese with over twenty five church Buildings, Mission headquarter, Chaplaincy courts and Hostels for Students he had embarked on since assumption as the Bishop.
Present at the Anniversary was Chief(Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Hon Justice Olopade, Chief Judge of Ogun State, Chief Ernet Shonekan, Former Interim President of the Country,Oba Aremu Gbadebo,Alake of Egba land, Chief& Chief (Mrs) Osunkeye, Chief Yinka Kufile, Iyalode Alaba Lawson and a host of other Dignitaries.