By Magnus Emuji
The Chief Inspector of Education, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, Lady Emilian Djoma , the Principal of West End Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, Mrs. Augusta Ogeah and the Education Secretary for Oshimili South, Comr.(Dr.) Allanah Oputa Otutu have been ordained as patronesses and members of the Missionaries of the Army Naval Air Force Chaplaincy, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
Speaking during the launching of the 2025 Diary and commissioning of patrons/patronesses in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Djoma said that the event was a significant milestone in their lives .
Djoma stated that all of them were missionaries in one way or the other, stressing that God uplifted some individuals to impact on the lives of others.
She called on well spirited individuals to partner with the Missionaries Army Naval Air Force Chaplaincy to affect humanity, emphasizing that the gesture would transform lives , foster growth and create a lasting impact for the sake of God .
Also speaking, the Principal of West End Mixed Secondary School, Mrs. Augusta Ogeah said that she derived joy in bringing smiles to the less privilege in the society and described the recognition as an opportunity to do more .
Mrs. Ogeah , who enjoined well meaning individuals and corporate organizations to give back to the society no matter how small it would be , said that it was gratifying to contribute towards the upliftment of humanity especially the vulnerable and those that required urgent attention.
The school administrator, however, asserted that the recognition would be an encouragement for her and advised government to afford widows whose spouses labored for the good of the country a sense of belonging by providing them empowerment that would enable them to be self reliant.
In their separate remarks, the President -General and Chairman, Board of Trustees and Directors, Missionaries Army Naval Air Force Chaplaincy, Ezekiel Ekundayo Ajedegba stated that the event had afforded them the opportunity of coming together to advance the welfare of their people.
Ajedegba , who explained that the objective of MANAC was to cater for the welfare of the wives of fallen heroes and decried the level of negligence and ill treatment being meted to wives of fallen soldiers and officers.
The Secretary-General, Missionaries Army Naval Air Force Chaplaincy, Rev. Dr. Chidinma Oraka promised the Chaplaincy's readiness to continue to synergize with the law enforcement agencies in fighting crimes in the society.
She said that with the support of every individual, they would initiate and formulate policies that would benefit the generality of the people.
Highpoint of the ceremony was the decoration of the three patronesses and presentation of certificates to them .
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