I ‘ll like to see more young people in the church than elders – Akpabio

THE President of the Senate,  Senator Godswill Akpabio has envisaged a situation where he would like to have more younger people in the Church than the older ones  in order to have a secure future for the Church.

Speaking on Saturday during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, the President of the Senate who commended the Diocese for its achievements in the area of spreading the word of God, said, “We have collectively achieved a lot. I pray the Lord keeps all of us to continue winning more souls into the Catholic fold. I will like to see more young people in the church than elders, so we can be sure of a secure future for the church.”

Akpabio  who emphasized on  the importance of nurturing the next generation as well as ensure that  they are actively involved in the church’s mission, however acknowledged the blessings bestowed upon the Diocese over the past 60 years, just as he highlighted  specifically, his rise as an ambassador, who became the governor of the state, leading to significant transformations in Ikot Ekpene, including the creation of essential roads and now the number three citizen of Nigeria.

He said, “We have brought a hospitality center called Four Points by Sheraton to Ikot Ekpene. Obong Ekperikpe Ekpo, the first minister of Gas Resources, from the area, also hails from the Diocese of Ikot Ekpene. This can only be God.”