On 17th September, 2022, H. E.
Dr. Benson Alfred Bana as part of his cultural diplomacy drive in Nigeria,
engaged with state actors and myriad of dignitaries to celebrate the Holy Mass
in Honour of Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin
Kingdom. It was his dedication ceremony of Archangel Gabriel Catholic Church, which
was part of events marking his 88th birthday celebration. The event
was an exemplary reflection of the seamless interplay of culture and religion
in Nigeria.
The Church is a massive House
of Prayer with estimated capacity of about 8,000 worshippers. The mass was
attended among others, by two Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Former President
Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor of Edo State, his Deputy, and about 10,000 people.
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