Saturday, September 21

President Jonathan Congratulates New Catholic Archbishop of Lagos

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins on his formal installation yesterday as

the Archbishop of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Lagos following his appointment to the position by Pope Benedict XVI.

 

As he assumes the high ecclesiastical position worthily held for almost four decades by   Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, President Jonathan wishes Archbishop Martins continued Divine guidance and blessings.

The President prays that God Almighty will grant Archbishop Martins the good health, fortitude, courage and  wisdom he requires to successfully lead the larger laity and clergy of the Catholic Church in the Arch-Diocese of Lagos.

President Jonathan assures Archbishop Martins that the Federal Government will continue to work with him and other religious leaders to promote religious tolerance, inter-faith harmony and peace in all parts of the country.

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