By Michael Ezenwata
The topmost hierarchy of the Knights/Ladies of St. John International in Nigeria and other rank and file of the order converged at Nimo for the grand reception of the Supreme Subordinate Auxiliary President of Nigeria, Noble Lady Dr.Chinwe Irene Mgbajiaka.
Lady Mgbajiaka, a consummate philanthropist par excellence, politician and the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Njikoka Local Government Area, rose to prominence, assisting the less privileged and contributing her quota to the development of the church and the society.
She is an alumnus of the famous Uwani Secondary School Enugu of the 1982 extraction.
Her grand reception was kicked off with an Episcopal Mass celebration presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev Jonas Benson Okoye.
Some dignitaries that graced the occasion include the Supreme Subordinate President, Major General Prof. Remy Uche, the Senator representing the Anambra Central Senatorial zone, Chief Victor Umeh, a former member of the National Assembly Chief Dozie Nwankwo, and the traditional ruler of Nimo Igwe Maxi Oliobi.
Lady Mgbajiaka’s reception coincided with the death day of Pope Francis announced by Bishop Okoye who in his homily, prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.
The prelate commended the late Catholic Pontiff for his humility, and who when once asked who he was, described himself as a poor sinner.
He expects christians to leverage on his simplistic overtures and life style to work towards the good of others.
Bishop Okoye eulogized Lady Mgbajiaka for her hardwork and generosity and urged her to keep it up in her new leadership capacity.
He used the occasion to urge states in Nigeria to look inwards to fashion out reforms that will assist them to actualize the potentials of their people.
In a remark, Chief Umeh eulogized Lady Mgbajiaka for her caring nature, hard work and trustworthiness in the field of politics.
He prayed that the blessings of Easter will erase the problems confronting his constituents.
Responding , Lady Mgbajiaka, appreciated the Knights and their ladies for their kind support to her and expects their prayers for her fruitful tenure in office.
She announced her educational package of N100,000 each to Miss Jennifer Akunna and other seven Nimo Indigenes.
The Auxiliary President promised to use her new position to touch more lives ,and for the promotion of the ideals of the knighthood order.
In a press statement, Noble Lady Helen Ozokwere, an Associate Professor and the Recording/Corresponding Secretary of Awka Grand Ladies Auxiliary, felicitated with Lady Mgbajiaka, wishing her the best in her new position.
Lady Ozokwere, used the forum to pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Pope Francis the Catholic Supreme Pontiff.
One of the awardees courtesy of the Knights of St.John International, Chief Nduka Okoye an indigene of Enugwu-Ukwu felicitated with Lady Mybajiaka on her new position and promised to work toward assisting the church.
On his part, a younger brother to the celebrant, Mr.Benjamin Muo from Nimo, felicitated with Lady Mgbajiaka and wished her the best in her endeavors.
Highpoint on the occasion was the praying at the tomb of the late spouse of Lady Mgbajiaka, Noble Brother Major Michael Chudi Mgbajiaka by Bishop Okoye and other invited guests.
Ezenwata is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
