Anthony Obinna recalls his baptism and the organization of the first branch in Aboh, Nigeria on 21 November 1978.
Anthony U. Obinna, Anthony U. Obinna lettter, Imo State, Nigeria, to Rendell N. Mabey, Enugu, Nigeria, 1979 September 28 (MS 18162), Church History Library, accessed November 22, 2022
Umuelem Enyiogugu
Mbaise-Owerri
Imo State, Nigeria
28th Sept. 79
President R. N. Mabey
Special Representative
L.D.S., Po.O. Boox 1193
Enugu
Dear President Mabey,
We have received your letter of 17 September with thanks We shall never forget 21 November 1978 and thereabouts. The seed of the Gospel you sowed will grow into a giant tree. The Church in NIgeria will surprise the world in its growth. The number of baptisms, confirmations and ordinations you had in the country, only show a beginning.
The presthood [sic] blessing which I received in the hospital has made me well. I was told that Brother Cannon Jr. & his wife came to visit me. Though he did not meet me. It was the day I went for a check up.
I am in receipt of your beautiful picture to us. If it is not against the mission policy, we wish you may work with us for another years. (REmind Authorities).
Your name has gone to the record in the history of the Church in Nigeria and the Salt Lake City.
Regard your work with us as one of the greatest blessings ^God has for you and ^your family. God bless you.
Sincerely
Pres. Anthony Obinna