HISTORIC MOMENT IN THE US AS CHARLES OMIYALE BECOMES KNIGHT OF THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION

History was made yesterday in Houston, Texas, United States of America where the solemn investiture of *Sir Charles Omiyale* and his wife, *Lady Mrs Shaneka Omiyale* as Knights of Saint Christopher (KSC) took place under the auspices of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) America Mission (CONNAM).

The investiture ceremony which was held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Houston, Texas was officiated by Rt. Revd Dr. Augustine Unuigbe, Coordinating Bishop, CONNAM.

In a special tribute, the Bishop of CONNAM Region 2, Rt. Rev. Celestine Irona acknowledged the significant contributions of Sir Charles and Lady Shaneka Omiyale to the steady growth and advancement of the Anglican Communion in North America. He says, "the new Knights have been found worthy in spiritual and moral character and for their outstanding devotion towards the propagation of the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ". 

He further recognised  Sir Charles Omiyale as an accomplished IT professional, businessman and philanthropist who had done so much to impact the lives of people in his home community in Igbajo, Osun State, Nigeria and in the Diaspora.

The investiture ceremony was also described as a "sacred service marking the admission of the new Knights into the noble Order dedicated to faith, service, discipline and Christian witness" 

The investiture ceremony which attracted dignitaries from different parts of the globe culminated in a grand reception at the prestigious Glitz N Glam Event Centre in Houston.