Primate and Spiritual Head of The African Church, Nigeria and Overseas, His Eminence Julius Abbe, shares his thoughts with BIODUN BUSARI on the state of the nation, insecurity, among other issues
What is the significance of the recent investiture, consecration and elevation of archbishops, bishops and archdeacons in your church?
It is very symbolic. This signifies that the Church is developing because when you have archbishops, bishops and archdeacons, these are senior officers of The African Church who man various posts. They are in those posts to ensure the proper administration of the Church, as well as the growth and development of the Church, spiritually and otherwise.
Some of these newly elevated clergymen are from the North. How do they view this development amid the current security challenges in the region?
It is very significant because our brethren in the North cherish it so much, since their former archbishop retired. Since the retirement of the former archbishop, we have not been able to appoint a new archbishop. But with the new programme, we didn’t just appoint an archbishop; we also consecrated bishops.
