The Anglican Communion of Nigeria has lost two Bishops within the last 24 hours. The deceased are Archbishop of Lagos Province, Anglican Communion and
The deceased are Archbishop of Lagos Province, Anglican Communion and Bishop of Lagos Diocese, Most Reverend Humphrey Olumakaiye and Bishop of Ndokwa Diocese, Rev’d David Obiosa.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. The statement reads: “His Episcopal sojourn in the Diocese of Lagos and subsequently the Province was characterised by phenomenal, physical and spiritual developments, for which all of us shall remain very proud.”He was elected for translation into the Diocese of Lagos in February 2018, and enthroned as the eighth Bishop of Lagos in 2018.
“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 told DAILY POST.
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