The senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and the Cross River State Deputy Governor, Hon Peter Odey, were among the prominent personalities that were honored during the rededication of Holy Trinity Parish Ogboja-Ogoja as parts of activities to mark the 60th anniversary celebration of the parish.
Sen Jarigbe who represented at the event by his Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul, noted that “I am marveled at the space of work that is done in this church. When I came and I saw the building, I felt I was in a different world. The senator asked me to congratulate the bishop, our father, all the priests and the entire parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish, Abakpa on your diamond jubilee celebration”.
Sen Jarigbe supported the church with the sum of Two Million Naira (#2,000.000.00) which was transferred to the church account right in the church.
On his part, the Deputy Governor who was unavoidably absent had his Chief Protocol Officer Mr Modey Ugbuji, represented him.
The deputy governor promised to see the parish priest once his back to the country.
Others who were honored during the event include: Eno Bitrus Mbum, Col Ben Ugbuji, Brigadier John Bulus, Chief/Capt Modey Magnus Hart, Dr Christopher Lukpata, Joseph Ntol Igbodor, Edmund Briate Okafa, Sen Stephen Odey, First Baba Isa Esq.