The most senior Reverend Father in Nigeria, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, has died at the age of 104.
In a swift riposte, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commiserated with the Catholic Community in Edo on Oleghe’s death.
A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, quoted him to have said that the exemplary life of the late Fr. Oleghe was a worthy lesson for Nigerians
He said his humility, sacrifices, as well as lives touched by Fr. Oleghe would never be forgotten, even as he prayed to God to grant his family, the Catholic Community in Nigeria, especially Auchi Diocese, the fortitude to shoulder the huge loss.
“Fr. Oleghe hailed from Igiode town in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Although he lived a fulfilled life and died at a ripe age of 104 years, we will continue to miss his fatherly roles and how he touched many lives.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Edo State, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family of late Fr. Oleghe, the Catholic Church Community in Nigeria, especially Auchi Diocese. May God grant his soul eternal rest, amen.”
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