Why i am building an ecumenical centre - Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he resolved to build a Christian Ecumenical Centre for the state as a thanksgiving to God for delivering him from the evil machinations of political opponents.

This is as the Primate of the Anglican Church in Nigeria, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for putting God first by initiating the construction the State Ecumenical Centre, saying God will prosper the state going forward.

Speaking after Primate of the Anglican Church in Nigeria, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh the laid the foundation stone for the Construction of State Ecumenical Centre, Governor Wike said that the Ecumenical Centre will be completed and commissioned within the scheduled time in 12 months.

He said: "This edifice will be completed and commissioned in 12 months. This is to thank God for his mercies. But for God, we would not be here.

"This project will be completed within scheduled time. It is crucial to me. If there is no money, I will look for money to complete this project. When enemies plotted against us, God stood with us and ensured that we emerged victorious " .He said Rivers State is a Christian State that will continue to look up to God for his guidance and blessings.
In his sermon, Primate of the Anglican Church in Nigeria, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh said the construction of the State Ecumenical Centre is a step in the right direction, saying it calls for joy to the Glory of God.

He noted that it would bring fruitfulness to the state and engender answers to prayers.
He said: "Because you have put God first as symbolised by the foundation of the Ecumenical Centre, God will work with you and work for you. "

Also speaking, the Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Samuel Uche prayed for the unity of the church and God's grace for the completion of the project.

Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Religious Matters, Bishop Wiston Iwoh stated that the Ecumenical Centre will help in enhancing the unity of Christian denominations in the state.
The event attracted Christian clerics from all the denominations of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN., in Rivers State.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
25th May, 2016.