CHIEF Augustus Boaz El-Bethel, the Owelle of Ejeme Kingdom, will be the Chairman of the 15th Priestly ordination anniversary celebration of Rev. Fr. John Konyeke.
El-Bethel, Chairman, Energy Giants Group, United States of America while accepting to be the Chairman of the occasion on Monday night at his country home at Ejeme-Aniogor, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta, stated that he was passionate about those who are making sacrifices to win souls for Jesus Christ.
He assured that he would use his socio-political and economic reach to ensure that the event is well attended.
“Ejeme-Aniogor is host to St. Felix Seminary which attests to our love for Priesthood, our love for Christianity, so, we must support our people who are Priests and encourage the growth of the Church.
“I gladly accept to be the Chairman of occasion and you can be rest assured that by the grace of God, I will be personally there as a proud son of Ejeme.
“I am confident that my friends from all walks of life including political and business associates will join us in celebrating our own Fr. John,” he said.
Comrade Fidelis Egugbo who spoke on behalf of the delegation that visited the Owelle at Ejeme-Aniogor, had told him about how he came highly recommended to be the Chairman of occasion.
Egugbo said, “Owelle, friends of Rev. Fr. John are happy to celebrate his 15th year in the Priesthood and as such, they are going to join him at Ejeme-Aniogor on Saturday, September 10, 2022 for the celebration.
<span;>”We were asked to meet you as an illustrious son of Ejeme to be the Chairman of the occasion which is expected to attract a lot of persons to your community; we thank you for the wonderful reception despite the short notice given to see you.”
<span;>Sir Innocent Ogbu and Mr Pascal Konyeke, elder brother of Rev. Fr. John Konyeke were among those who visited the Owelle.