“Emulate the Humility and Service of ArchBishop Aggey” – Adewale Martins

As the country prepares for the 2023 general elections, politicians have been advised to stand for truth and emulate the humility and service of late Most Reverend Dr. John Kwao Amuzu Aggey, the first black Archbishop of Lagos.

The call was made by the Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, who was represented by Reverend Father Anthony Godonu, at a press conference to announce the list of activities for the 50th memorial anniversary of the first black Archbishop in the Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. JKA Aggey.

According to the Reverend Father, the late Rev Aggey was a man who stood for the truth.

He urged Nigerian politicians to emulate the virtues of the late servant of God, as the country gears to elect a new president next year.

Mrs. Abimbola Iseyemi Haastrup, Chairperson, 50th memorial Anniversary Committee Archbishop John Kwao Amuzu Aggey, the occasion of the golden anniversary of his demise is an opportunity to review his contributions to the lives of God’s people within the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos and beyond.

She said, “The occasion of the golden anniversary of his demise affords us an opportunity to review his contributions to the lives of God’s people within the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos and beyond.

“In our digital era when the world seems to have run amok, perhaps a return to the sedate ways of old and a retelling of the stories of great men who trod this earth before us, can help us chart a way forward.”

John Aggey was born on March 5, 1908, to Togolese parents and was ordained a priest on April 16, 1944. Aggey served as a priest for about 28 years.

Some of the activities listed include Post-Humus birthday mass; 50th Anniversary thanksgiving mass; visitation to special Need Schools amongst others.