17th August, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Most Rev. Oliver Ali Aba, the Archbishop of Benue and Prelate-elect of Methodist Church Nigeria.
His commendation is contained in a press release issued by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.
The new Prelate Oliver Aba is set to assume office on December 1, 2022.
The President saluted the outgoing Prelate, His Eminence Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche, for his achievements in the spiritual and physical growth of the church during his nine-year tenure.
He 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 wished Aba successful stewardship while urging him to build on the laudable legacies of the outgoing Prelate.
Meanwhile, he called on all Nigerians, especially religious leaders, to intensify prayers for the peace and security of the nation.