Father Ejike Mbaka has been described as a wise counselor and teacher by President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement on Thursday, the president felicitated with on the 21st anniversary of his ordination.
“President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, Director of Adoration Ministry, on the 21st anniversary of his ordination to priesthood in the Catholic Church which comes up Friday,” the statement, issued by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, read.
“The president extends his best wishes to Fr. Mbaka’s family, congregation and well-wishers as they celebrate this special occasion with him in his continued devotion to the well-being of others as a father, wise counselor, teacher and guardian.
“The president commends Fr. Mbaka’s steadfast devotion to his vocation and ministry, amply demonstrated in his love and service for his people, nation and God.
“President Buhari prays that God Almighty, who has given the cleric the strength to devote his entire life to service in the vineyard will continually bless and prosper his ministry.”