Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has condoled with the Catholic Diocese of Warri and the Christian faithful over the death of Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele, Episcopal Vicar of Ughelli Pastoral Region and Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ughelli.
Fr. Ozele, aged 60, died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following an illness.
Governor Oborevwori expressed his condolences in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Wednesday.
The governor described the death of the Catholic priest as a painful loss to the Catholic Church, his parishioners and the people of Delta State.
He commiserated with the Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, priests, religious leaders and members of the Catholic community over the death.
Governor Oborevwori urged the Catholic faithful to draw strength from the life and legacy of the deceased priest, particularly his dedication to the service of God and humanity.
He also sympathised with the immediate family of Fr. Ozele, praying God to grant them the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
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The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased priest and comfort for all those mourning his passing.
