The Ondo State Government on Saturday says it will soon inaugurate the Memorial Park, built in honour of the slain victims of June 5, 2022 massacre at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo.
The Chairman of the Owo Attack Donation Management Committee, Wale Akinterinwa, who told journalists in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state, during an inspection to the park said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, will officially inaugurate the Memorial Park once it is fully completed.
Akinterinwa, accompanied by other members of the committee, assured that the Governor and the state government have shown tremendous empathy and dedication to immortalising the victims.
Akinterinwa said: “Today, we are here to conduct an inspection tour of the Government Memorial Park with the Bishops and some members of the clergy.
“Although this place has not yet been completed, the Papal Nuncio, the Pope’s representative in Nigeria, has expressed his intention to visit this place and witness our efforts.
“Hence, our presence here today. The Bishops from Ibadan, Ondo, and others have come to see what we are doing and have expressed their appreciation.
“They have also asked us to convey their gratitude to Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for his compassionate response to the affected people from the very beginning of this incident.”
