May 17, (THEWILL) – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his condolence to the family of the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Dr Sunday Mbang CON, the Methodist Church of Nigeria, and indeed the Christian community, on the sad passage of the eminent Nigerian cleric at the age of 86.
In a statement released on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary/ Special Assistant, Media, Ekerete Udoh and made available to THEWILL, Governor Emmanuel, said the passage of the renowned Father in Faith is painful, but thank God for the life of impact he lived.
“You were a towering figure in the Nigerian Christian community, who, as the Patriarch/Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, for twenty-two uninterrupted years, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) and the first Nigerian ever to head the World Methodist Council (WMC), brought honour to Nigeria and in the process won souls for Christ.
“One of your most endearing attributes was that you spoke truth to power, and was a champion for good governance, equity and justice.
“As the Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council, you advocated a peaceful co-existence and tolerance of our religious diversity.
“I thank you most profoundly for the support and prayers you extended to me since I came into public service, and most especially, the last almost eight years as the Governor of this State.
“You have been the Leader of our Fathers in Faith, and a tireless and passionate believer in the Akwa Ibom Exceptionalism, Godliness and moral rectitude.
“Nigeria will miss you, the Christian community will miss you, and our dear people will miss you deeply.
“May your soul rest in peace”, the statement stated.
