Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday said his rise to political power is by the “the special grace of God.”

He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in serving God regardless of their position in life while speaking during the blessing and official opening of the Regina Coeli Parish Rectory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Akpabio’s remarks were contained in a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom where he described himself as “the most ranked Christian in government.”

“As the most ranked Christian in government, God has specially and graciously transformed and prepared me for the task ahead. I belong to all denominations, but I am lucky and happy to be a Catholic. Most people are in the church without knowing the power of the church.

“If God can raise me from a nobody to be the President of the Senate and by extension, the number three citizen of this great country, He can do it for us all, just position and prepare yourself for His blessings,” he said.

“Anytime you contribute as little as 10 kobo to the construction of a church building project and it is completed and put to use, know that God has accepted your contributions.

“I am always excited to be part of the development of the church because nothing is too big for our God,” he added.

He also disclosed plans to unveil a new worship centre within the National Assembly complex in Abuja.

“In the next few weeks, I will happily invite Nigerians from all walks of life to join us in commissioning a befitting place of worship for our God,” he announced.

At the ceremony, the Catholic Bishop of Uyo, Most Rev. John Ayah, commended the Senate President and his wife, Dr Unoma Akpabio, for their support to the church, including hosting Catholic bishops nationwide in Ikot Ekpene last September.

He also encouraged Akpabio to ignore those who talk about him.

“You are important and that is why they talk about you. It is expected because of your position in today’s Nigeria,” the Bishop said.