Longest serving school principal in Nigeria dies at 85
O’Connell died in Ireland on Wednesday, 14th, March, 2018, after a failing health condition.
Recommended articles
New Nigeria reports that O’Connell died in Ireland on Wednesday, 14th, March, 2018, after a failing health condition.
The 85-year-old Catholic priest, who retired last year, was under the employment of the Niger state government.’
O’Connell worked in Calabar as a Catholic Priest when he came to Nigeria in 1967. He then moved to Niger state where he became the principal of the Government Secondary School, Minna.
He was also conferred with the traditional title of Jagaban illimin Minna by the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago in recognition of his giant strides in the education sector.
As part of their last respect, the management of GSS Minna suspended the finals of the school’s sports festival.
O’Connell was also conferred with the title of the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) by the Federal Government.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
Our newsletter gives you access to a curated selection of the most important stories daily.
Unblock notifications in browser settings.
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Tinubu, Osinbajo have questions to answer on Alpha Beta – Bode George
2023 Presidency: Adesina's decline is another act of great leadership
Kumuyi cancels planned South-East crusade after IPOB warning
Emefiele: Why CBN governor’s refusal to step down for the presidential race is no surprise [Pulse Contributor's Opinion]
Gov Lalong 'll replace me in Senate, says Plateau senator Dadu'ut
2023: Gov Lalong says Amaechi will reap from Plateau because he made him governor
Deborah: Soyinka wants National Mosque Imam sacked over blasphemy comment
Soludo confirms beheading of Anambra lawmaker, stakes N10m reward
