President Jonathan Congratulates New Catholic Archbishop of Lagos

President Goodluck Jonathan congratulates Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins on his formal installation yesterday as the Archbishop of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Lagos following his appointment to the position by Pope Benedict XVI.
The President in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati wished Archbishop Martins continued Divine guidance and blessings as he assumes the high ecclesiastical position worthily held for almost four decades by   Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie.
While assuring the Archbishop that the Federal Government will continue to work with him and other religious leaders to promote religious tolerance, inter-faith harmony and peace in all parts of the country, the President prays that God Almighty grant Archbishop Martins the good health, fortitude, courage and  wisdom he requires to successfully lead the larger laity and clergy of the Catholic Church in the Arch-Diocese of Lagos.