Most. Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos and Publisher, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper flagged off the centenary celebration of the paper on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Archdiocesan Chancery, Lagos. In commemoration of the milestone, Archbishop Martins unveiled the centenary and awards presentation logo. The flag-off ceremony is the first in the chain of activities lined up for the year-long celebrations.
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Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu, Director, Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos leading the opening prayer. Welcome Address by Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu.Most. Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos and Publisher, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper delivering the keynote address.R-L: Sir Steve Omojafor, OON, KCSS, Lady Justina Nwankwo, Grand Respected President, Ladies Auxiliary, KSJI, Lagos Grand and Lady Catherine Alabi, President, Catholic Women Organisation Nigeria, Lagos Archdiocese (CWONLA).L-R: Rev. Fr. Joseph Oyekunle, Assistant Director, Directorate of Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos and Rev. Fr. Pau Ariole, Secretary to the Archbishop/Associate Editor, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper.R-L: Mr. Tony Agbugba, Communications Manager, Directorate of Social Communications, Archdiocese of Lagos; Mr. Seyi Martins, Member, Lagos Archdiocesan Communications Commission (LACC) and Rev. Sr. Felicia Gyang, OLA. L-R: Sir Paul Nwosu, Information Commissioner, Anambra State; Lady Adaku Mbama, Metro PRO, Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM), Lagos Metropolitan Council, representing Lady Juliet Damian-Osuigwe, President, LSM, Lagos Metropolitan Council and Lady Catherine Alabi.R-L: Sir Tony Chiejina, Member, LACC; Sir Tony Nnachetta, Grand Knight, Eko Sub-Council, Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), representing Sir Don Ezeh, KSM, Lagos Metropolitan Council and Mr. Kingsley Ekwem, President, Lagos Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organisation of Nigeria (LACMON).Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Publisher, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper cutting the tape at the unveiling of the centenary and awards presentation logos. With him are Sir Steve Omojafor (2nd right), Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu (1st right) and Lady Neta Nwosu, Editor, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper (1st left).Archbishop Martins supported by Sir Steve Omojafor, Very Rev. Fr. Godonu and Lady Neta Nwosu unveiling The Catholic Herald weekly centenary and Award presentation logos.Archbishop Martins with Lady Neta Nwosu (1st left), Sir Steve Omojafor (3rd right), Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu (2nd right) and Mr.Tony Agbugba (1st left) immediately after the unveiling of the logos. Archbishop Martins in a group Photo with representatives of Lagos Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organization (LACMO), Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria, Lagos Archdiocese (CWONLA); Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) Lagos Archdiocese; and Missionary Childhood Association (MCA), Lagos Archdiocese.Archbishop Martins in a group photo with Representatives of the Papal Knights, Knights and Ladies of Saint Mulumba KSM; Knights and Ladies of Saint John International KSJI, Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu and Lady Neta Nwosu. Archbishop Martins posing with Members of the Lagos Archdiocesan Communication Commission (LACC). L-R: Mr. Seyi Martins, Rev. Fr. Paul Ariole, Lady Neta Nwosu, Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu, Sir Tony Chiejina and Rev. Fr. Joseph Oyekunle.Archbishop Martins and The Catholic Herald Media team.Sir Steve Omojafor making remarks.Mr. Kingsley Ekwem presenting the goodwill message on behalf of Lagos Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organisation of Nigeria (LACMON).Lady Catherine Alabi conveying the goodwill message of the Catholic Women Organisation Nigeria, Lagos Archdiocese (CWONLA).Mrs. Vivian Ibuodinma, Vice President, CYON, Lagos Archdiocesan presenting CYON’s goodwill message.Rev. Sr. Doris Gali SHCJ, Coordinator, MCA, Lagos Archdiocese presenting MCA’s goodwill message.Sir Tony Nnachetta conveying the goodwill message of the Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba (KSM), Lagos Metropolitan Council.Lady Justina Nwankwo delivering the goodwill message of the Knights and Ladies of St. John International.Sir Paul Nwosu and Lady ADAKU Mbama.Lady Neta Nwosu giving the vote of thanks.The flag-off ceremony of The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper centenary celebrations closes with prayers.
