Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday, commiserated with the Catholic Diocese of Warri and the Christian faithful over the death of Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ozele, the Episcopal Vicar of Ughelli Pastoral Region and Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ughelli.
Key Highlights
- Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with the Catholic Diocese of Warri over the death of Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ozele.
- Fr. Ozele, aged 60, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after an illness.
- He served as Episcopal Vicar of Ughelli Pastoral Region and Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ughelli.
- Oborevwori described his death as a painful loss to the Catholic Church, parishioners and Delta State.
- The governor urged the Catholic community to draw strength from the priest’s dedicated service to God and humanity.
Fr Ozele, who was aged 60, died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after an illness.
In a condolence message contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described the death of the priest as a painful loss to the Catholic Church, his parishioners and the people of Delta State.
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He also expressed sympathy with the immediate family of the deceased, praying God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
