Bishop Michael Fagun, first bishop of Ekiti Diocese, dies at 90

The Catholic Diocese of Ekiti has announced the passing of its Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Michael Olatunji Fagun, who died at the age of 90 in the late hours of Monday, October 13, 2025.

In an official statement signed by the Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Fr. Kehinde Temitope Ajayi, the Diocese described Bishop Fagun’s death as a “glorious exit” and thanked God for his decades of devoted service to the Church and humanity.

Born on April 17, 1935, Bishop Fagun was ordained a priest on July 4, 1965, and later consecrated as a bishop on October 10, 1971. He served as the pioneering Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, a role in which he played a vital part in establishing and nurturing the Catholic faith in the region.

“To God be all the glory for his years of service to the Church and humanity,” the statement read. “May God grant him eternal rest and reward him for his faithful service.”

The Diocese also called on the faithful to pray for the peaceful repose of Bishop Fagun’s soul, while extending prayers of comfort and strength to his family, friends, and the entire Catholic community in Ekiti.

“May God continue to bless, sustain, strengthen, protect, and guide the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Bishop Fagun’s family, friends, and well-wishers. May our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, intercede for us all,” the statement added.

Funeral arrangements, according to the Diocese, will be announced at a later date.