The Archdiocese of Lagos has inducted members of the
Catholic Media Practitioners of Nigeria (CAMPAN), reports ITRealms.
Performing the ceremony at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Catholic Church, Northern Foreshore, Lekki in Lagos, the host and Director,
Social Communications Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor Gabriel Osu said
that as Catholics, particularly media practitioners, noting that CAMPAN
operates under his office and its also operational in all diocese and
archdioceses across the country with the blessing of the Catholic Bishops
Conference of Nigeria.
He admonished CAMPAN members as Catholic Communicators to be
selfless in their support for their church at all times.
“You are expected to give your time, talent and treasures
for the advancement of the gospel,” he declared.
Osu also urged members to pull their resources together by
bringing their respective expertise and resources towards achieving greatness.
He assured CAMPAN of necessary support from the Church and His
Grace, Most. Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, provided they abide by the norms
of the Mother Church, insisting that they must strive to be truly professionals
in all they do so as to bring glory to God.
He recalled that CAMPAN has been in existence in the country
over three decades now before fatigue crept in, he expressed delight that finally
CAMPAN has come back to life, under Mr. Tony Agbugba as President.
Earlier in his welcome address after the induction ceremony
cum mass, Mr. Agbugba said that Communication is at the heart of the Church’s
activities, urging CAMPAN members to see themselves as selected few called to utilize
their talents, tools of trade and strategic positions to evangelize and defend
the Church at all times.
“In doing this, we are invariably taking part in the
priestly office of teaching,” he declared.
Agbugba said that under the umbrella of Signis, CAMPAN is a
better organized body poised to take its pride of place among the most vibrant
lay organisations in the Church.
“We are working also assiduously to partner with other
bodies within and outside the Church to ensure the promotion of godly values in
our society. By God’s grace, we shall lead while others follow,” he assured.
In addition, he implored other lay organisations and
stakeholders in the Church to support CAMPAN to enable the group effectively
communicate Christ in tandem with its motto, pointing out that task ahead are
enormous, “so also the rewards that comes from the Almighty.”
Over 30 members drawn from various parishes in Lagos
Archdiocese participated in the first induction exercise.
Chuks Egbune/GEE
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