President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Most Rev. Oliver Ali Aba, the Archbishop of Benue and prelate-elect of Methodist Church Nigeria.
The president in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, commended the premier church in the country for the peaceful and transparent 48th/13th Biennial conference in Abuja which has led to the emergence of a new leader.
Buhari also saluted the outgoing Prelate, His Eminence, Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche for his achievements in the spiritual and physical growth of the church during his nine-year tenure.
“As prelate-elect, Oliver Aba assumes office on December 1, 2022, the president wishes him a successful stewardship, while urging him to build on the laudable legacies of the out-going Prelate,” Adesina added.
He also called on all Nigerians, especially religious leaders, to intensify prayers for the peace and security of the nation.