By Tobias Ekirika Onitsha.
The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev Valerian Maduka Okeke on Easter Sunday visited Onitsha Correctional center where he celebrate Easter with the Inmates.
In his homily in a mass officiated by the Archbishop to mark the event on the topic “Following Jesus With Love” the Prelate said love of God conquer all sins. He disclosed that love of God does not discriminate as his sun shines both good and bad persons.
The Chief Shephard of Onitsha Archdiocese advised christians and none christians to always show love to everyone around them including their enemies if they have, nothing that the love of God has no boundaries.
The national patron of all the Correctional centers in the country urged the Inmates to unveil themselves with the opportunities provided in the center such as the skill acquisition center, education and other opportunities provided in the Onitsha Correctional center for their own good as according to him would go a long way in making them useful to themselves and the society after serving their jail terms.
In his speech, the Chaplain of the center, Rev fr Okpalaugo commended the Archbishop for his love and care for the Inmates, mostly his prayers which according to him has set many Inmates free. He further thanked the Archbishop for adentifing with the Inmates and by showing them a sense of belonging through provision of goodness for them.
In his vote of thanks, the controller Anambra state correctional centers,Mr Valetine Ikechukwu Paul applouded the Archbishop for his love and assistance to Onitsha Correctional center and humanity at large. He prayed to God to reward him with long life and good health.
Archbishop Okeke slaughtered one caw, cooked ten bags of rice, Easter cake, toothpaste, toilet papers and toilet soap among other gifts from the chief shepherd of Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese to the inmates.
