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By JOSEPHINE IGBINOVIA The Founder of Christ Mega Church Nigeria & Overseas and current President, United Gospel Churches Association of Nigeria- UGCAN, Bishop Priscilla O. Otuya is an interesting woman who is enviably grounded in all fronts. As an entrepreneur, Otuya handles the administrative arm of Swan Dredging & Marine Limited, a dredging company she co-founded with her husband. As a mother also, she has 12 biological children to her credit; some of whom are already toeing her footsteps in ministry. Otuya who is of Kwale extraction in Delta State was recently consecrated as Bishop at the Chapel of Christ the Light in Lagos. Vista Woman had an encounter with her.  Enjoy! [caption id="attachment_411709" align="alignleft" width="250"] Bishop Otuya[/caption] Now that you’ve become a Bishop, what should we expect? Service, service and more service. I hope to use this office to be a blessing to people. I’m aware there are lots of misconceptions in ...

By Helen Ovbiagele I was admiring this couple at their wedding reception, marvelling at how well-matched they were; not only in their good looks and easy smiles, but also in the way they reached for each other’s hand unprompted from time to time, as if ensuring that they were connected all the time.  As the chairman of the occasion made his speech, they smiled at the same time, giggled at the same time, and as if on cue, they would turn to smile lovingly at each other.  I was mesmerized by the sight. In my mind, I projected the union into the future, and saw a home in which love, peace and unity were in abundance to make a very happy marital life.  And yes!  Children!  As many as they want; to gladden their hearts as products of the love and joy they share, which was evident to all and sundry that day. I was jolted out of my reverie by the hooting and laughter of the audience, at what the chairman must have said, or was saying.  In contrast to the reaction of the audience, for the firs...