The Diocese of Lagos, Anglican Communion, has announced the death of the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Most Revd Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye.
Most Revd Olumakaiye’s death was disclosed in a statement co-signed by the Synod Secretary, Ven. ‘Segun Ladeinde; and the Chancellor, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji, according to Channels TV.
“His Episcopal sojourn in the Diocese of Lagos and subsequently the Province was characterized by phenomenal, physical and spiritual developments, for which all of us shall remain very proud. “We shall keep you posted, as detailed arrangements of the Funeral obsequies unfold and are made public,” the statement noted.
Olumakaiye battled with a protracted sickness for the past six months, according to The Nation. He was said to have been flown abroad for treatment but returned last month without much improvement.
Bishop Humphrey Olumakaiye
Olumakaiye was elected for translation into the Diocese of Lagos on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and enthroned as the eighth Bishop of Lagos on Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.
Just a year ago, on September 25, 2021, he became the Archbishop of the Province of Lagos and was officially enthroned on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Gwarimpa.
Olumakaiye was born on January 28, 1969.
His death becomes the third in the House of Bishops in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, in the last three months.
Rt. Rev. Jolly Oyekpen, the Bishop of the Diocese of Akoko Edo, died on August 29, while Rt. Rev David Obiosa of the Diocese of Ndokwa died about a week ago.
