President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent five officials to attend Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican City this Saturday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio leads the group that represents Nigeria. The team also features Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu from Foreign Affairs, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, who heads the Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah from Sokoto Diocese, and Archbishop Ignatius Ayua Kaigama of Abuja Diocese.
The 88-year-old Pope died Monday, April 21, just after Easter Sunday celebrations. The Nigerian officials will deliver Tinubu's official letter of sympathy to Vatican leadership. Earlier this week, President Tinubu expressed grief alongside Catholics and Christians worldwide. He described the late Pope as a humble servant of God who worked tirelessly for poor people and guided millions of faithful. The president noted that the Pope's passing after Easter represents a sacred return to God during a time when Christians feel renewed hope.
The 88-year-old Pope died Monday, April 21, just after Easter Sunday celebrations. The Nigerian officials will deliver Tinubu's official letter of sympathy to Vatican leadership. Earlier this week, President Tinubu expressed grief alongside Catholics and Christians worldwide. He described the late Pope as a humble servant of God who worked tirelessly for poor people and guided millions of faithful. The president noted that the Pope's passing after Easter represents a sacred return to God during a time when Christians feel renewed hope.
