Senate President Godswill Akpabio is leading a top-level Nigerian delegation to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, holding this Saturday in Vatican City.
The delegation was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as announced in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President.
The five-member delegation includes:
- Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria
- Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
- Archbishop Ignatius Ayua Kaigama, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja
According to the statement, the delegation will present a condolence letter from President Tinubu to the Acting Head of the Vatican, expressing Nigeria’s deep sorrow over the Pope’s death.
HEED: Follow us on Instagram or any other social media platform and get the most reliable news directly in your favourite app!
President Tinubu earlier joined millions of Catholics and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as “a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor, and a guiding light for millions.”
Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, just one day after leading the Easter Sunday Mass at the Vatican. Tinubu remarked that the timing of the Pope’s death, shortly after celebrating Christ’s resurrection, symbolizes a sacred return to his Maker and offers renewed spiritual hope to the global Christian community.
NaijaBlogDaily# is visible on all social media platforms, and we bring you the latest Nigerian news on politics and economy, entertainment, and celebrity updates, including sports across Nigeria and beyond…
Keep visiting and following up with us on any social media platform you are using to keep you updated 💯
Remember (information brings knowledge and power).
STAY TUNED!!!
