Faith in action: Elder Nwodom’s 58th birthday celebration focuses on praying for sick, less privileged

Amah Samuel-Ugbor, South-East Regional Editor

Respected Elderstatesman and former State Immunization Officer (SIO) at the Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Mr. Christopher Ajiegbe Nwodom, (aka Master), celebrated his 58th birthday on Sunday, June 22. In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, Nwodom said, “I’m so happy and grateful to God for adding another year to my life.”

This is as he prayed for the sick, the orphans and the less privileged in society, urging them to be cheerful at all times.

Chief Nwodom stated this during a brief chat with journalists, in Abakaliki, on Sunday, adding, however, that, “The journey has not been easy.”

He said, “My name is Christopher Ajiegbe Nwodom, from Ekelegu village, Ndiebor Ishieke Community, Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.

“I’m so happy. For adding one year to my life today, I’m so happy and I’m grateful to God. Today is my birthday. There are a lot of people who couldn’t get to my age, but today I’m 58. So, I’m so grateful to God. He was the one who made it that I would be alive to date; I am happy.

“The journey has not been easy. Some people were born on the same date/day as me. And when you look around, they are no longer here. I’m not rejoicing over them, but I’m just grateful to God for keeping me till this 58th year of my life.

“Every 22nd of June remains remarkable for me because from Midnight people started rejoicing with me and sending goodwill messages and prayers to me. All these remind me that I’m loved by both God and friends/well-wishers. So, it’s a wonderful day for me.

“We use this auspicious time to remember those in the hospital and pray for quick recovery for them. I also use this day to always remember the orphans and pray to God to continually guide, keep them and provide for them. I wish them the blessings and healing of the Lord. “