{"id":929,"date":"2026-07-10T12:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kufmtv.net\/?p=929"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:55:21","slug":"catholic-bishop-of-benin-archdiocese-most-reverend-obiora-akubeze-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kufmtv.net\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/catholic-bishop-of-benin-archdiocese-most-reverend-obiora-akubeze-is-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"CATHOLIC BISHOP OF BENIN ARCHDIOCESE, MOST REVEREND OBIORA AKUBEZE IS DEAD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Now to sad new where the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has announced the passing of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akubueze died on Thursday, 9th July 2026, at the age of 69.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an official statement released late Thursday evening, the Secretariat described the late Archbishop as a unique shepherd who worked tirelessly for both the spiritual renewal and the holistic development of God\u2019s people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement noted that under his leadership, the Archdiocese of Benin City recorded significant developmental strides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archbishop Akubeze was also a former President of the Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was known for his firm commitment to orthodox teaching, his deep spirituality, humility, and genuine care for his priests and flock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His episcopal motto was \u201cUt Testimonium perhibeam veritati\u201d \u2013 meaning \u201cThat I may bear witness to the Truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and eternal rest in God\u2019s kingdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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