
25/04/2025
President Tinubu Appoints Akpabio to Head Nigerian Delegation to Pope Francis’ Funeral
In a move underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to global diplomacy and interfaith solidarity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senate President Godswill Akpabio to lead the official Nigerian delegation to the funeral of His Holiness, Pope Francis. The solemn event, set to attract global dignitaries and religious leaders from around the world, will mark a historic moment as nations gather to pay their final respects to the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.
The President’s decision to send a high-powered delegation led by the third most senior official in Nigeria reflects the country's deep respect for Pope Francis and the pivotal role the Vatican plays in global peace, religious harmony, and humanitarian advocacy.
President Tinubu Appoints Akpabio to Head Nigerian Delegation to Pope Francis’ Funeral In a move underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to global diplomacy an