It was a memorable day in Ijebu-Ode on Thursday as a new Bishop has been ordinated and installed for the Catholic diocese of Ijebu-Ode.
The new bishop is the Most Reverend Father, Dr. Francis Obafemi Adesina.
He was appointed by His Holiness, Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff and ordinated following the retirement of his predecessor, the Most Rev. Albert Ayinde Fasina who after clocking the retirement age of 75 years, was given an extension of four years before he was replaced.
Before his appointment, Reverend Father Adesina was the rector of the Major Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul in Ibadan.
Delivering a goodwill message at the event, the Most Reverend Alfred Martins, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lagos and the Principal Ordinating Prelate expressed confidence in The Most Reverend Adesina citing his past records. He prayed for the success of the newly ordained Prelate.
In his own message, the immediate past Bishop of Ijebu Ode Diocese, the Most Reverend Albert Ayinde Fasina appreciated the cooperation he enjoyed at the diocese and prayed God to bless the new Bishop with the grace of a successful tenure.
The representative of Pope Francis at the event, His Excellency, Antonio Guido Filipazzi, expressed his appreciation on the hospitality he enjoyed in Ijebu Ode and On behalf of the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis, he prayed for the Diocese of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State and Nigeria.
Attendees at the event include the Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, ably represented by his Deputy, Mr. Benedict Gboyega Alabi; The Ogun State Governor-Elect, Dr. Dapo Abiodun, The Most Reverend Augustine Akubeze, Archbishop of Benin and Laity President; many Bishops Bishops and Priests from all over the country.
