In a significant development for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Dr. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh as the Bishop of Zaria Diocese in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
The news of this appointment was made public through a statement on the official Facebook page of the Catholic Broadcast Commission, Nigeria, on Thursday.
A Testament of Dedication and Leadership:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh is not a stranger to serving the Church. Prior to his appointment as the Bishop of Zaria Diocese, he served as the esteemed Rector of the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna since 2016.
A Lifetime of Faith:
Rev. Fr. Dr. Habila Daboh was born on June 10, 1970, in the Zangon Kataf area, situated within the Archdiocese of Kaduna. His deep-rooted connection to the local community gives him a unique perspective as he takes on his new role.
Years of Training and Formation:
The newly appointed bishop’s journey in the priesthood began on July 10, 1999, when he was ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Kaduna. His theological education was completed at the esteemed Saint Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary in Makurdi and Saint Augustine’s Major Seminary in Jos, giving him a strong foundation in religious studies.
