A cleric, Rt Rev (Dr) Ikechukwu Nduka, of Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has said before the church adopted its name, it was originally Presbyterian Church of Biafra.
The clergy who featured as a Guest Speaker at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria South-Central Synod 175 years Anniversary at St Peter’s Parish Umuahia on Sunday said Presbyterian church of Biafra at it were became the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria in 1952.
While disclosing that he does not belong to any agitation group now, he recalled that the Church cannot forget its Biafran Republic background.
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His words, “if you call me a Biafran today, you are right”.
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According to the clergy, the history of Nigeria will not be complete without the Presbyterian Church, saying for 175 years of existence, the Church has done so much among the first Churches that came in Nigeria, stressing that they have produced people of honesty and integrity.
He charged the Presbyterian Church not to be satisfied with what they have but be ready for the next level.
Drawing point from Second Chronicles Chapter 4, Psalm 45, 6, and 7, Rev. Nduka recalled where God directed believers on the path to follow.
The priest pointed out that God answered the prayer of Jabez and will change their story even as He did for the blind Bartimaeus, urging the congregation to prepare well for the next blessings.
He emphasized that people should do the right thing and avoid being wicked with their position, but love and not to oppress those under their care.
