Goodwill messages has continued to pour in as Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia marks 35 years as a priest of the Catholic Church.
According to Sir Tersoo Kula, mnipr
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, friends of the Governor, his brother priests, colleagues, and well-wishers from all walks of life took to their social media handles expressing sentiment of love and best wishes to the priest-Governor.
Most of the messages convey deep appreciation for the selflessness, compassion, and wisdom demonstrated by Governor Alia in counseling, guilding, and uplifting those entrusted to his care, while others highlight the way his spiritual guidance and teaching have inspired personal growth, strengthened faith, and fostered sense of belonging amongst the people under his guidance.
Fr. James Tagesa acknowledges in his goodwill message that Governor Alia’s transition from the altar to the leadership of the state is a testament to the priestly commitment to serve people in all dimensions of life.
His people oriented governance shows how the priesthood can shape leaders of vision, compassion, and courage.
Those heartfelt wishes serve as a testament to the profound respect and admiration people have for Governor Alia who accepted self-sacrifice and choose the path of priesthood.
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia was ordained a Catholic priest for the Makurdi Diocese on 7 July 1990, officiated by Bishop Athanasius Atule Usuh .
His classmates ordained with him included, Rev. Fr. Samuel Tumba, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Omoke, Rev. Fr. Bernard Asogo, Rev. Fr. Marcellenus Yese, Rev. Fr. Francis Agba, Bishop Thomas Ayoo Tsav (Methodist Church), Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Doki and Moses Iorapuu.