The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday declared that he remains the most ranked Christian in government, attributing his political ascension to what he described as the special grace of God.
Naija News reports that Akpabio spoke during the blessing and official opening of the Regina Coeli Parish Rectory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The event, attended by top clerics and political leaders, was captured in a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom.
The Senate President said his journey from obscurity to becoming Nigeria’s number three citizen was a divine testimony.
“As the most ranked Christian in government, God has specially and graciously transformed and prepared me for the task ahead. I belong to all denominations, but I am lucky and happy to be a Catholic. Most people are in the church without knowing the power of the church,” he said.
He added: “If God can raise me from a nobody to be the President of the Senate and by extension, the number three citizen of this great country, He can do it for us all, just position and prepare yourself for His blessings.”
Akpabio urged Nigerians to stay committed to service in God’s house, stressing that no contribution is too small.
“Anytime you contribute as little as 10 kobo to the construction of a church building project and it is completed and put to use, know that God has accepted your contributions,” he said.
He added that he finds joy in supporting church development projects because “nothing is too big for our God.”
New National Assembly Worship Centre Coming
The Senate President also disclosed plans to unveil a new worship centre within the National Assembly complex.
“In the next few weeks, I will happily invite Nigerians from all walks of life to join us in commissioning a befitting place of worship for our God,” he announced.
At the ceremony, the Catholic Bishop of Uyo, Most Rev. John Ayah, praised Akpabio and his wife, Dr Unoma Akpabio, for their support to the church, including hosting Catholic bishops in Ikot Ekpene last September.
He advised the Senate President to remain focused despite criticism.
“You are important and that is why they talk about you. It is expected because of your position in today’s Nigeria,” the Bishop said.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
