• Super Admin
• 07 Mar, 2026

Following his recent voluntary resignation as the chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa was received in a private audience with His Holiness, Pope Leo at the Vatican. In a move highlighting the intersection of public service and spiritual devotion, Chinyeaka embarked on this pilgrimage to seek apostolic blessings and reflect on a career dedicate to administrative excellence and national development. In what was a high-profile delegation Chinyeaka was accompanied by Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja. Highlights of the visit included moments of prayer and reflection where Sir Chinyeaka received a formal blessing from the Holy Father, a gesture often extended to those who have concluded significant chapters of leadership as Sir Chinyeaka has done in various walks of life including ESUT. The visit further served as a spiritual transition, marking the formal conclusion of Sir Chinyeaka's leadership role at ESUT. Besides being an affirmation of values, recognising his contributions to education and public infrastructure in Nigeria through the lens of faith-based service, the visit is a diplomatic gesture, strengthening the spiritual bond between the Nigerian laity and the Holy See. Source: https://thesun.ng/pope-leo-receives-ohaa-in-private-audience-at-the-vatican/