Jonathan congratulate Kukah, Okogie

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President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the newly appointed Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, His Grace, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, and Cardinal Anthony Okogie, who is marking his 75th birthday on Thursday.

The President extended his warm feelings to Kukah and Okogie in separate letters he personally signed and addressed to the two clergymen, on behalf of his family, the government and people of Nigeria.

He described Kukah's appointment as a "richly deserved elevation to the revered position of Bishop in the Catholic Church."

Jonathan wrote, "Your worthy antecedents of unbridled patriotism, clarity of thought, selfless service, unwavering courage, and enduring belief in our nation's great potentials for abiding greatness have come to signpost your life of fulfillment and distinguished service to God and country.

"As you assume the duty as Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, I am confident that you will continue to use the pulpit to advance the cause of peace, progress, prosperity, harmony, equity, and justice in Nigeria."

Jonathan said Okogie, who celebrates his birthday on thursday had lived "a most eventful and fulfilling life."

"You have used the pulpit as an effective platform not only to advance the propagation of the gospel, but also as a vehicle to drive the cause of equity and social justice in our country and across the world", Jonathan wrote to Okogie.


He prayed that the Almighty God would continue to guide, strengthen and prosper the Cardinal.


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