Julius Babatunde Adelakun
Julius Babatunde Adelakun (born November 1934 in Oniganbari ) is the former bishop of Oyo .
Life
Julius Babatunde Adelakun was ordained a priest on June 27, 1965 and was incardinated in the clergy of the Oyo diocese . Paul VI appointed him on November 16, 1972 auxiliary bishop in Oyo and titular bishop of Thunigaba .
The Bishop of Oyo, Owen McCoy MAfr , ordained him episcopally on February 11 the next year ; Co- consecrators were Michael Patrick Olatunji Fagun , Bishop of Ekiti , and Anthony Olubunmi Okogie , Auxiliary Bishop in Lagos .
On April 13, 1973 he was appointed Bishop of Oyo. On November 4, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI. his resignation request submitted for reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Owen McCoy MAfr |
Bishop of Oyo 1973–2009 |
Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Adelakun, Julius Babatunde |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, former bishop of Oyo |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oniganbari |