Obi Celebrates 140 Years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria

Catholic Leaders Tour Onitsha Schools in Celebration of 140 Years of Catholicism

As part of the 140th anniversary of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria, Archbishop Valerian Okeke led a tour of prominent Catholic schools in Onitsha, joined by the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, and the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Peter Ryan. Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi also participated in the visit, which highlighted the Church’s enduring role in education. The delegation visited Christ the King Coll…

Obi Celebrates 140 Years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria

Advertisements Peter Obi on Friday joined the Catholic community in marking 140 years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria — a milestone that provided an opportunity to reflect on shared history, the transformative impact of mission schools, and the Church’s long-standing commitment to educational development.Led by the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, the delegation included the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis C…