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23.03.2014 Religion

Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Matthew Paul Edeh Honoured As Articulator Of African Philosophy

By Akpah Prince
Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Matthew Paul Edeh Honoured As Articulator Of African Philosophy
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Having neglected its own achievers for a long time, the African continent is rising to see a new era as the African Achievers Awards which is in its fourth year of celebrating African achievers bestowed an honour to man of honour and dignity the Very Rev Fr. Emmanuel Edeh for his contribution to the development of Africa in diverse ways. The event held at the State Banquet Hall in Ghana saw other African heroes receiving the fruit of what they have worked for as they went home with new and recognised titles as African achievers.

It was never an easy journey for Rev Fr. Emmanuel, on the 20th of May 1947 was received as a gift on behalf of the world by **** in Nkanu West located in the Enugu State Nigeria. With many mysteries happening on that day, it has become very clear it was an uncommon gift that the Lord has given the world and Africa as the sole beneficiary.

Recounting his journey on his various achievements which include, building the first private university by the name Madonna University, Okija in Nigeria, Caritas University, the Madonna International Charity Peace Awards which for the past years have awarded over $500000 in cash as a support to charitable initiatives across the world, the Nigeria Pilgrimage Center, Center for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation, various self-help projects/skill acquisition centers among others made him took the award of the ARTICULATOR OF AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY AND PILLAR OF PEACE AND EDUCATION at the recent African Achievers Awards 2014.

Before receiving this highest honour on the African Soil, he has being recognised by the International Biography Center, Cambridge, England as ''outstanding people of the the 21st century Award'', 12 March 16:41 Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Matthew Paul Edeh Honoured as Articulator of African Philosophy. Having neglected its own achievers for a long time, the African continent is rising to see a new era as the African Achievers Awards which is in its fourth year of celebrating African achievers bestowed an honour to a man of honour and dignity the Very Rev Fr. Emmanuel Edeh for his contribution to the development of Africa in diverse ways.

The event held at the State Banquet Hall in Ghana saw other African heroes receiving the fruit of what they have laboured for as they went home with new and recognised titles as African achievers. It was never an easy journey for Rev Fr. Emmanuel, who on the 20th of May 1947 was received as a gift on behalf of the world by **** in Nkanu West located in the Enugu State, Nigeria. With many mysteries happening on that day, it has become very clear it was an uncommon gift that the Lord has given the world and Africa as the sole beneficiary.

Before receiving this highest honour on the African Soil, he has being recognized by the International Biography Center, Cambridge, England as ''outstanding people of the the 21st century Award'', the Governing Board of editors of American Biographical Institute named him ''Genius Elite'', the Onitsa and District Society of ICAN honoured him with Excellent Merit Award all in honour of his contributions to education, Religion, care for the suffering and development of the church.

In 2008, the President of Nigeria, His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar'Adua conferred the honour, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) on Very Rev. Fr. Prof Emmanuel Edeh for his contributions to the development and progress of the country in many fields of human endeavours. Also is recent years, he has picked awards from the African Film Festival and Academy Awards, Teachers without Borders, Nigerian Union of Journalists, University of Nigeria among others, this is just inspirational to make more Africans follow in the footsteps of this great man.

Also in relation to his works as a priest of the catholic church he gives acknowledgement to Christ as the source of all his achievements. Many people have benefited through him spiritually as his personal prayers have transform the lives of the sick, suffering, handicapped, poor, abandoned and troubled youths of the society. Receiving the award on his behalf in Accra, Comrade Chima Achu the national president of Madonna University stated the award to Fr. Edeh is well deserved considering his contribution to the enhancement of human race.

He also stated that Rev. Fr Emmanuel has fulfilled the MDGs by eradicating hunger and poverty, providing scholarships/education and enhancing world peace through his peace center. In conclusion, we all need to rally to say a big thank you to Very Rev, Fr. Emmanuel Edeh for allowing God to use him to impart our lives. 13 March 10:59 Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Matthew Paul Edeh Honoured as Articulator of African Philosophy.

Having neglected its own achievers for a long time, the African continent is rising to see a new era as the African Achievers Awards which is in its fourth year of celebrating African achievers bestowed an honour to a man of honour and dignity the Very Rev Fr. Emmanuel Edeh for his contribution to the development of Africa in diverse ways. The event held at the State Banquet Hall in Ghana saw other African heroes receiving the fruit of what they have laboured for as they went home with new and recognised titles as African achievers.

It was never an easy journey for Rev Fr. Emmanuel, who on the 20th of May 1947 was received as a gift on behalf of the world by Omoego his mother in Nkanu West located in the Enugu State, Nigeria. With many mysteries happening on that day, it has become very clear it was an uncommon gift that the Lord has given the world and Africa as the sole beneficiary.

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