The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Julius Adelakun, has passed away.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Bishop of Oyo Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, announced that Adelakun died on Friday at the age of 91.
Adelakun served as Bishop of Oyo for 36 years, from April 13, 1973, until his retirement on November 4, 2009.
In his tribute, Badejo described the late bishop as a man who lived “a full, impactful life and whose witness touched multitudes.” He added that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course, urging Catholics in the Oyo diocese to pray for the repose of his soul.
“He shepherded the Diocese of Oyo with dedication for decades, leaving behind a legacy of faithful service to God, the Church, and humanity,” Badejo said.
Born on November 4, 1934, Bishop Adelakun was ordained a Catholic priest on June 27, 1965, and became a bishop on February 11, 1973.