The oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, has died in Nigeria on Sunday, in Benin, the capital city of Edo state.
Oleghe according to reports died at the age of 104.
Commiserating with the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, and the entire Nigerian Catholic community, Most Rev. Gabriel G. Dunia, the former governor of Edo state, described the deceased as a great missionary of the Catholic faith.
Obaseki, in a statement by his media aide, Crusoe Osagie, described him as a great missionary of the Catholic faith.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Oleghe, who passed at the age of 104.
“He was a dedicated and compassionate priest, who worked for the growth of the Christian faith and the development of his community.
“He remained an inspiration to many and a model that a lot of young people looked up to.
“I celebrate his impactful service to God and humanity and appreciate his work in the Lord’s vineyard in Edo State, where he served for many years promoting peace and development,” he said.
