Benin bids final farewell to Akubeze: The Shepherd, The Voice, The Legacy

BENIN CITY – On Thursday bade a final farewell to one of its most respected spiritual and moral voices, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, as the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City committed its late Metropolitan Archbishop to the earth after 15 years of pastoral service.

The atmosphere was one of profound grief, solemnity and gratitude as the clergy, Catholic faithful, family members,…