Buhari Congratulates New Methodist Church Archbishop, Reverend Akinwale

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Reverend Michael Akinwale as he assumes office as the new Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese of the Methodist Church Nigeria.

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Buhari while commending Akinwale for his service to the Church expressed confidence that the Archbishop will make use of his experience make a change in his new post.

In a statement released by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

A part of the statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates most warmly, His Grace, the Most Revd Michael Olusegun Akinwale as he officially assumes office as the new Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese of the Methodist Church Nigeria.

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“The President wishes the Archbishop a successful enthronement ceremony on Sunday, March 5, 2023, to be performed by the Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Oliver Ali Aba.

“President Buhari, while commending Archbishop Akinwale for his services to the church particularly, during his immediate past position as the Secretary of Conference, expresses confidence that he will deploy his wealth of experience to do greater exploits in his new post in Abuja.”

Buhari highlighted that the church has an important role to play in unifying the populace noting that the huge following can influence followers.

“Our religious leaders have a crucial role to play in promoting brotherhood in our nation since they command large following and should serve as vanguards of peace and stability. As role models, their utterances and messages have the capacity to influence their listeners positively or negatively.

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“President Buhari also prays for Archbishop Akinwale to have a blessed tenure as he continues to serve God and humanity in his new capacity in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,” the statement said.

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