The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba on Friday 19th of July inaugurated the Local Organising committee of the maiden health summit of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion with a charge to rise up to the holistic Ministry of the church in terms of health that is aimed towards touching the lives of many.
Archbishop Ndukuba noted that the healthcare is not only about physical health emphasizing other care as touching spiritual, the mental, the psychological, the emotional, and even food as part of the Church’s ministry. He reminded them that Jesus not only taught and preached, he also fed the hunger and so we are talking of holistic healthcare and my prayer is that the Lord will help the Church to rise up to the holistic Ministry of the Gospel which Jesus has commanded us to do.
The Summit which will examine the efforts of the Anglican Church in Nigeria in healthcare delivery since 1880; and generate a blueprint to help the Communion set up structures, systems and processes that will enable her fast-track the setting up of a well-coordinated, mission-driven, compassionate and efficient healthcare delivery within the Communion as the Church’s contribution towards improving the health status of its members and other citizens on a sustainable basis in the Country will hold from Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 August 2024 at the St. Matthias House Multipurpose Hall, Gudu, Abuja.
The Chairman of the Steering Committee, Dr. Peter S. Nmadu noted that the idea of the summit is due to the recent experiences on health matters that has affected the church and the nation at large. “There is need for health practitioners in the church to come together to synergize and strategize to put all their potentials and talents together to help the church and to help our congregations.”
Dr. Namdu added that at a time when health challenges are rampant, when the Country have insufficiency in health capacities, when government is aspiring to providing universal health coverage for all her citizens, the church cannot afford to stand by.
The opening ceremony shall hold on Wednesday August 14, 2024 @ 10am where His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, Former President & C-in-C of the Armed forces of the federal Republic of Nigeria will be a special guest of honour.
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