The Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ewherido , has described former Delta State Head of Service, Chief Patrick Origho as “a very good man” as he celebrated his 70th birthday on Friday.
Bishop Ewherido made the declaration during a thanksgiving Mass organized by Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Plantation City, Opete Community, Ughelli South LGA, in honour of the retired HoS.
“Not even Jesus accepted it when people called him a good man. But you’re a good man,” the Bishop said in his homily.
He commended Origho for dedicating his resources to God’s work, noting: “You’re housing the church for us. When I told him you have a church, he said, ‘No, na God’s church o’. You have that realization that God has given wealth to serve Him at a time when people glory in what they have. But you said no. You decided to serve God with what you have.”
He urged parishioners and Christians generally to create a “Prayer Corner” in their houses, stressing that “that’s where the Sacred and Immaculate Heart of Mary comes in.”
He charged members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church to work with the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Mordi, to bring the church to the glory of God, and praised Mr Origho for his contributions to the Catholic Church, especially Warri Diocese.
The Bishop joined Mr and Mrs. Origho, their children, family and friends to thank God for the celebrant’s “wonderful and outstanding career” and for his strength at 70.
In his vote of thanks, Mr Patrick Origho said: “I’m overwhelmed with all the encomium showered on me. Everything is from God.”
Rev. Fr. Mordi also appreciated the Bishop, other priests and the celebrant for their support to the church.
Dignitaries at the colourful ceremony included former Delta Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, represented by Chief Champion Kpere, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osauoza . Retired Delta State High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Marshall Mukoro was also present.
Retired Permanent Secretaries from Delta State, members of Warri Rebirth Initiative and various groups also attended the 70th birthday celebration.
