The Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Chukwu has rejected Governor David Umahi's nomination for the maiden state honours award 2022 as Commander, Ebonyi Hall of Fame (CEHF). Chukwu who was appointed as bishop on July 6, 2021, by Pope Francis to replace his predecessor, Most Rev Michael Okoro, who retired as bishop on account of age, was consecrated and installed as Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki on August 6, 2022.