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Bishop
By Akeem Abas
Ibadan, Oct. 19, 2016 (NAN) Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has congratulated Rev. Ademola Moradeyo, the Chairman, Oyo State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, on his elevation as Bishop-elect of the Methodist Church of Nigeria.
The governor’s congratulatory message issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by Mr Yomi Layinka, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communications and Strategy, said the elevation was a heart-warming.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Moradeyo is one of the six clergymen elevated to the episcopal rank across the country by the Electoral College of the Methodist Church.
“ It is noteworthy that your elevation came barely two months after you were appointed as Chairman of the State Pilgrim Welfare Board,’’ he said.
He said that this was a further attestation of Moradeyo’s piety and dedication to the propagation of the Christian faith.
“I am confident that your new status will afford you the opportunity to serve God and humanity at a higher level.
“I wish you a successful ministration as you take up the reins of office as Bishop of Ogbomoso Cathedral of the Methodist Church,” he said.
Moradeyo had expressed gratitude to the governor for appointing him as chairman of the pilgrims welfare board, saying this underscored Ajimobi’s power of discernment.
“This elevation as a Bishop-elect of Ogbomoso Diocese of Methodist Church in Oyo State will add a lot of value to my job as the chairman of the State Pilgrim Welfare Board (Christian Wing).
“It gives me more opportunities to leverage on the welfare of Christian pilgrims.
” My other colleagues (chairmen) in Lagos, Ogun and other states are of Bishop rank and now Oyo State will not be inferior to anyone.
“My appointment two months ago by the government was not only physically accepted but heavenly-ordained.
“ I thank the governor for his qualitative power of discernment to appoint me at the right time.”
NAN also reports that Moradeyo would be consecrated on Nov. 13 at the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Trinity Council, Tinubu Square, Lagos.
His investiture, he said, would take place at the Methodist Church, Ogbomoso Cathedral, in January, 2017.(NAN)
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(Edited by Tola Okinbaloye/Mufutau Ojo)