Benue Gov eulogises late Priest

Benue Gov eulogises late Priest

By Bridget Ikyado

The Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Alia, has described Late Fr. Joseph Agbecha, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko as a clergy who lived a simple,liberal, easygoing and accommodating life.

Governor Alia spoke at the requiem mass for the final internment of Late Fr Agbecha.

According to the Governor Late Fr Agbecha was a great loss to his family friends and church.

He enjoined all to pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. Fr. Joseph Agbecha.

He further extended his condolences to the deceased family, urging them never to loose faith but to take solace in God.

The requiem mass for late Fr. Joseph Agbecha was presided by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Most Rev. William Avenya urged Christians to prepare themselves at all times as anyone could be called at anytime.