By Njoku Chijioke
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-level Nigerian delegation to Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is leading the five-member team, which 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 of Sokoto Diocese; and Archbishop Ignatius Ayua Kaigama of Abuja Diocese.
The delegation will formally present a condolence letter to the Acting Head of the Vatican, expressing President Tinubu’s heartfelt sympathy on the passing of the revered pontiff.
Pope Francis, known globally for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and interfaith outreach, leaves behind a profound legacy that touched millions around the world, including Nigeria’s large Catholic community.
