Professor Ituma in a contrary message he personally Signed asserted that Fr. Professor Akubue "is a blessing to church and the Coal City University family", recalling the rich intellectual outpourings that characterised the celebrant "homily recently in Ukana", his country home.
Part of the congratulatory message reads: "On behalf of the Management, staff and students of Coal City University, I heartily
congratulate you on your golden anniversary as a priest of the most high God.
"You are unique and a blessing to the Church and Coal City University family.It was very uplifting listening to you deliver a homily in Ukana recently.
"You have created golden memories through your service to God and humanity in Coal City University and beyond.
"As you reflect back on your 50 years service as a priest, may every memory bring a golden smile to your face and strength for another 50 years in service to the church of the Lord and humanity.
"We pray that the Almighty God will continue to renew, increase, and strengthen in you the graces received at ordination as you carry out his sacred ministry in the Holy Church.
"Happy golden Anniversary, our beloved Rev Fr and Distinguished Professor ! We look forward to celebrating with you in Ukana on the 29th of December, 2021".



