160 Anglican bishops to inaugurate Owerri cathedral

At  least 160 Anglican bishops the world over will attend the consecration of the new cathedral in Owerri tomorrow..

The construction of Cathedral of Transformation of Our Lord (CATOL) commenced  in 1979.

The Most Rev. Nicholas D. Okoh, Primate of All Nigeria Anglican Communion and Bishop of Abuja, will also attend the ceremony.

Mr Ndukwe Nnewuchi, the Chairman, Organising  Committee for the Dedication of CATOL, said yesterday that the ceremony will attract all the South-East governors and  other eminent personalities across the country and Anglican leaders the world over.

He further said arrangement had been perfected to ensure a memorable hosting of church leaders.

Four deacons will be ordained before the consecration of the multi-million naira cathedral.

Nnewuchi, who is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), noted that CATOL was completed recently by Bishop Cyril Okorocha with some adjustments.

Okorocha is the Anglican Bishop of Owerri

Nnewuchi said that adequate security arrangement had been made to ensure a hitch-free programme.

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