Catholic Knights host 400 mass choir concert

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By Kelechukwu Iruoma

In commemoration of its 40th anniversary in Nigeria, the Knights of St. John International, KSJI, and Ladies Auxiliary, Lagos, will on Monday, May 29, 2017, play host to a 400 mass choir in a Choral Classical Concert.

According to the chairperson of the Organizing Committee, Lady Nonye Okafor, the concert being the commemoration of KSJI 40th anniversary in Nigeria, is also a celebration of the Catholic faith, as can be seen in the collection of some of the hymns that will be rendered that day, which consist mostly of Catholic hymns.

She said the ceremony will be chaired by Sir Chuks Amangbo; President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Sir John Nnia Nwodo as Special Guest of Honour, while the Vicar General of Lagos Archdiocese and Spiritual Director of KSJI, Lagos, Monsignor John Aniagwu, will serve as the Father of the Day.
The event, which will hold at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Lagos, will begin at 1pm.

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