Pioneer Bishop of Catholic Diocese, Zaria, George Dodo dies at 65
Written by on July 8, 2022
The Catholic Diocese of Zaria on Friday confirmed the passing of its pioneer Bishop, Most Rev. George Dodo at the age of 65.
The Diocesan Vice Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Abraham Nake, who announced this in Zaria said Dodo died in the early hours of Friday following an illness.
“While we enjoin all to pray for his peaceful repose, information regarding his burial will be announced as soon as possible,” he said.
Dodo was born on April 17, 1956. He was the second child of the family of Mr and Mrs David Dodo of Zuturung Mago Village, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He held many priestly positions in Zonkwa and Kaduna before his elevation as the Catholic Bishop of Zaria in 2007.
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