The Archbishop-Elect of Ibadan Province and The Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, His grace, The Most Rev’d. (Dr ) Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe has attributed all his achievements to the unmerited grace of God in His vineyard.
The statement was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Diocesan Communicator, Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade at the Eucharistic and Thanksgiving service to mark his 10th consecration anniversary at the Cathedral of St Peter’s,Aremo, Ibadan.
In his words,” I am happy for counting me worthy to be elevated to where I am today as a worker in God’s vineyard .”
” From the humble background, God is merciful to me and graciously lifted me up from the Priesthood to become Archdeacon,Dean, Bishop and presently the Archbishop(Elect) of Ibadan province, all I need to offer God is thanksgiving sacrifice always.”
Archbishop-Elect,Aladekugbe used the occasion to appreciate those who had contributed to his success story namely the former Archbishop and Cosmopolitan of The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh,the Present Archbishop and Cosmopolitan The Most Rev.(Dr) Henry C. Ndukuba, Bishops,Clergy,Laity and his Wife who doubles as the President Women Organization in Ibadan North Anglican Diocese,Engineer Catherine Oluwafunmilayo Aladekugbe.
Earlier in his sermon during the service, Venerable(Dr)Jacob Olusegun Adeloye asked the celebrant to always give celebration of God’s faithfulness in his life.
Quoting from the book of Psalms 146 :1-6, the preacher reads,”I praise the Lord, praise the Lord my soul.While I live, will I sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help”, he concluded.
The Eucharistic and Thanksgiving service was attended by
Archbishop-Elect Aladekugbe’s immediate family, Clergy, laity, friends and well-wishers.
