Peter Varsity Project: Life Members Back Bishop Ezeokafor BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA

Following an appeal made by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, to various groups and individuals to complement the efforts of the Diocese in its onerous task of erecting a citadel of learning, the Awka Diocesan Life Members have made a cash donation of N100,000 for the development of Peter University situated at Achina Aguata LGA .

Speaking during a courtesy call to  the bishop last weekend at St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Awka shortly after the donation the diocesan president Lady Virgy Okoli said their visit was to celebrate with the bishop
and other priests and religious at the Cathedral in advance the upcoming Mothering  Sunday celebration billed for 19 April, 2015, and also to assure him of their usual support for the development of Peter University.

She reiterated the association’s commitment in propagating and projecting the university, noting that their gesture would be an annual one. Lady Virgy Okoli said they were poised to see to the successful completion of the project.

In their speeches the secretary of the group Lady Rose Onyedibe
and the treasurer Lady Stella Njaka asked for God’s continued blessings on the bishop whom they described as a loving father and a good listener.

Also speaking, the former President of the association and provost Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe (NOCEN), Dr. (Mrs) Cordelia Ego Uzoezie expressed the hope that with contribution and support from public spirited individuals the University would be developed and as well competed favourably with other world class institutions around the world.

The former Anambra State commissioner for Women's Affairs enjoined all and sundry to support project which she described as worthwhile venture.

Responding Bishop Ezeokafor thanked them for the gifts and words of encouragement noting that the project was a shared responsibility. He noted that their roles as mothers would not be over-emphasised and charged them to work harder and ensure that peace, progress and oneness reigned supreme in their various families.

Bishop Ezeokafor said the only way out of social unrest and family quagmire in the world was for the mothers to take their family role seriously and also guide and channel the attention of their wards towards God's teachings. 

He expressed the hope that if mothers could continue to take
responsibilities of transforming the family the world would be a better living place and wished them a happy celebration come April 19 2015.

The highlight of their visit was the presentation of cash and gift items to the bishop and other priests and religious at the Cathedral.

It will be recalled that the group made a similar donation in 2013 and during last  year’s Easter visit to the bishop.