The Nigerian Police Chaplaincy, Department of Finance and Administration, Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State, has commenced the construction of a chapel aimed at promoting the spiritual, emotional and moral well-being of police officers and their families in Anambra and Enugu states.
The foundation stone laying ceremony, held on Sunday at the Zone 13 Headquarters in Ukpo, was presided over by the Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Anambra State, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chigozie Nwokolo, alongside the Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Anambra State, Bishop Moses Ezenedebego, and other church leaders.
Chairman of the Zonal Chaplaincy Stakeholders Forum, Ichie Sir Dr. Izuchukwu Nwabueze, said the proposed facility would serve as a centre for worship, counselling and spiritual growth, while providing welfare and emotional support for officers and their families.
He appealed to well-meaning individuals and organisations to support the project, noting that the chapel would also promote ethical conduct, offer trauma support and foster unity within the police force.
Delivering the keynote address, Rt. Rev. Nwokolo, drawing from Matthew 7:24–27, stressed the importance of building on a solid foundation, describing Christ as the bedrock of enduring success.
He said the chapel would provide police personnel with a place of worship, encouragement and spiritual renewal.
Special Guest of Honour, the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, described the project as timely and in line with the state’s efforts at moral and spiritual renewal.
The Solution Deputy Governor noted Anambra’s progress in security and development had been strengthened by faith and prayer, while calling for closer collaboration between government and religious institutions to address the nation’s moral challenges.
Dr. Ibezim assured the organisers of the state government’s continued support for initiatives that promote spiritual growth, moral values and peaceful coexistence.
Meanwhile, special dignitaries at the event were ACP Joshua B. Omoleye Force Chaplain, His Royal Highness, Igwe Awkuzu, HRH Igwe (Prof.) Charles Anikweze (Igwe Nnamenyi III of Awkuzu Ibilibe Ogada). Representatives of Igwe ,
His Royal Majesty (HRM) Igwe Peter Anukwu Uyanwa, NDI Igwe in Council, community stakeholders among others.
