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The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion has lost two bishops within the last 24 hours.
The two are Archbishop of Lagos Province, and Bishop of Lagos Diocese, Most Revd Humphrey Olumakaiye and Bishop of Ndokwa Diocese, Rt. Revd David Obiosa.
Olumakaiye gave up the ghost at the age of 53.
His death was announced by the Synod Secretary, Segun Ladeinde and Chancellor, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji.
A statement co-signed by Ladeinde and Oyebanji said the details of his burial would be made public soon.
He was elected for translation into the Diocese of Lagos in February 2018, and subsequently enthroned as the eighth Bishop of Lagos.
On September 25, 2021, he also became the Archbishop of the Province of Lagos and was officially enthroned in 2021, at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Gwarimpa.
It was learnt that the Bishop Obiosa’s death took place this evening.
“My Lord Bishop is no more Rest in perfect peace my Lord Bishop Rt Rev’d David F.A Obiosa. The Lord Bishop of Ndokwa Anglican Diocese,” an insider said.
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