Peter Adebiyi, a former Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, is dead.
Daily Report Nigeria gathered that the retired bishop died in the early hours of Friday, february 11.
Born in 1943, Adebiyi served as Bishop of the Lagos West diocese between 1999 and 2013 when he retired.
His demise was announced by his successor, Bishop Olusola Odedeji, via a message to members of the Diocese on Friday morning.
He wrote, “Good morning brothers and sisters. It is sad and heartbreaking to announce the home call of our patriarch and hero, Papa Peter Awelewa Adebiyi, a few hours ago.
“May his industrious and loving soul rest in perfect peace. May God console us all.”
