Diocese of Niger Delta North Holds 10th Synod

Faithful of Diocese of Niger Delta North (DNDN) have held the second session of the tenth synod of the diocese.
Delivering the charge at Holy Trinity Church, Choba Parish, under the Akpor Archdeaconry, the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wisdom Ihunwo said that despite the differing political camps, the time had come for Rivers people to sheathe their swords and pursue peace.
According to the bishop, politics should not be used to pull down people because no one knows how the political crisis in the state would end.
The Bishop pointed out that Nigeria was at a crossroads, adding that to pull her back from mediocre leadership requires fundamental changes.
“Nigeria is at a crossroads. We have destroyed our economy due to mismanagement, misallocation ad misappropriation. Public fund is being squandered on a daily basis. Therefore, Nigeria needs fundamental changes in order to get things right,”
“The goal of the disciple is to produce leaders who are detribalized. In fact, when a people begin to have Jesus Christ operate in them that is when the nation will have peace.”
He expressed satisfaction with the progress the Diocese has made within one year, noting that within one year under review the Diocese had produced 4 professors.
He promised that the Diocese would award scholarship to any undergraduate student of the Diocese who bags a First Class to study or pursue his Master’s Degree in any of the University based in Rivers State.
“Any of the undergraduate student of our Diocese who makes First at the undergraduate level will be given a grant or scholarship to pursue his or her Master’s Degree at any of the University based in Rivers State,” Rt. Rev. Ihunwo declared.
He commended the minister of FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike and the Rivers State Governor Sir. Siminalayi Fubrara for their support to the Diocese.
Also speaking, the Chief launcher at the 2024 synod, Mr. Michael Chinda said that there was need for members of the Diocese to take the Bishop’s charge seriously by donating their money and effort and time in order to complete the various projects embarked upon by the Diocese.
He lauded the Bishop and delegates to the 2024 synod (Akpor Archdeaconry 2024) for the opportunity given to him to serve, pointing out that it is a privilege.
On her part, Dame Mercy Chinda said that the faithful of the Diocese have done well not only for the Diocese but for the country and humanity.
Dame Dr. Chinda stated that the contribution of members of the Diocese towards the socio-economic development of the state and nation is invaluable.
She expressed satisfaction with the dynamism and innovation in church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Particularly in Diocese of Niger Delta North, pointing out that the 2024 Bishopric address and charge was well detailed.
“As a delegate to the 2024 synod of DNDN I want to say that I am satisfied with the leadership style of Bishop Ihunwo. In fact, I want to tell you that the 2024 Bishopric address or charge is well detailed and comprehensive, however, all that is left now is for the full implementation of our 2024 Bishopric address, Dame Dr. Chinda asserted.
She congratulated members of the Diocese for producing 4 professors within the period under review.
Our correspondent reports that among those who attended the event include, the immediate past state commissioner for Housing, Dr. Gift Worlu, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja and Mr. Okey Wali S. A.N and many others.
The theme of the 2024 synod is Internal Discipleship in Local Churches.