The Abia State Government led by His Excellency Chief T.A Orji accompanied by the Abia State PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu PhD today attended the funeral Service of late Catholic Bishop of Aba, His Lordship, Most Rev Vincent Valentine Ezeonyia at the Christ The King Cathedral, Aba.
Governor Orji described the Late Bishop Ezeonyia as an invaluable spiritual pillar of his administration who never shy away from promoting the welfare and spiritual wellbeing of the people and indeed the entire people of Aba whom he held very dearly.
Governor Orji expressed sadness at the demise of the Bishop and urged his immediate family, the Catholic Diocese of Aba and indeed the entire people of Abia State to bear his departure with equanimity.
The funeral service witnessed the presence of top government officials and a large number of Catholic faithfuls across the state including Mr Peter Obi, immediate past Governor of Anambra State.