John Akin Oyejola
John Akin Oyejola (born August 18, 1963 in Aawe , Nigeria ) is Bishop of Osogbo .
Life
John Akin Oyejola received the sacrament of ordination for the diocese of Oyo on October 5, 1991 .
On April 2, 2016, Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Osogbo. The Archbishop of Ibadan , Gabriel 'Leke Abegunrin , donated him episcopal ordination on June 30th of the same year . Co- consecrators were the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria, Archbishop Augustine Kasujja , and the Bishop of Oyo , Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Nomina del Vescovo di Osogbo (Nigeria). In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , April 2, 2016, accessed April 2, 2016 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel 'Leke Abegunrin |
Bishop of Osogbo since 2016 |
... |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Oyejola, John Akin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, Bishop of Osogbo |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 18, 1963 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Aawe , Nigeria |