02/09/2026
THE FINAL DAY:
A THANKSGIVING OF GRACE & GRATITUDE 🙏🏾
And so, the celebration reached its beautiful culmination on Sunday, 30th August, 2026, with a solemn Thanksgiving Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m., as hearts gathered in gratitude for the gift of life, the grace of service, and the blessings of a new chapter.
The Holy Mass was followed by a joyful reception, where family, friends, confrères, religious, dignitaries, well-wishers, and distinguished personalities gathered to celebrate, honour, and rejoice with me. Gifts were presented, words of appreciation were shared, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and thanksgiving.
Yet, beneath the celebration was a deeply emotional moment of gratitude. With a heart full of memories and a profound awareness of God’s faithfulness, I sincerely and humbly gave thanks to God for the journey so far; for 50 years of life, for the completion of his tenure as Delegate Superior in Nigeria, and for the grace of being entrusted with a new responsibility as Vicar General of my Congregation.
It was a fitting conclusion to three days of celebration: a life remembered, a service appreciated, and a new chapter entrusted once again to God.
“What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?” ~Psalm 116:12
To God be all the glory, honour and praise, now and always. Amen. 🙏🏾