The Oblates of St. Joseph Formation House, Opere Ibadan, witnessed the priestly ordination of Father Simon Agubeze and six others over the weekend.

The Priests were ordained by the Catholic Bishop of Oshogbo Diocese His Lordship, Most Reverend Dr. John Oyejola under the watchful eyes of Father Delegate, Very Reverend Father Ethelbert Arua.

The occasion which was greeted with funfair also saw friends and family from various works of life gather to show support and celebrate with the new ordained Reverend Fathers.

In an interview with CEOAfrica media crew, Father Agubeze expressed his gratitude to God for making the occasion a success and prayed for God's blessing on everyone that came to share in his joy.

On his decision to dedicate himself to the service of the Lord, he said, " My decision to serve God in the priesthood was something born out of my love for the Eucharist".

He added that it was indeed a dream come true for him to see the day become a reality.

Mrs Caroline Ofojeh, mother to Father Agubeze while speaking with CEOAfrica expressed her gratitude to the Almighty God. She sang and danced in appreciation to what God has done for her.

Sister to the newly ordained priest, Pst(Mrs) Vera Emmason, stated that Father Simon has always had the virtue in him that shows that he is a separated one. She revealed that the newly ordained priest has always had a clear purpose of becoming a Catholic priest right from his tender years.

She said, "He is very humble, stands for justice and hates to other people taken advantage of. Moreover, he is an ambassador of peace and has the fear of God in him".

She further wished the new Priest long life, good health and more grace to work in the vine yard of God and live a fulfilled life in his ministry.

Father Agubeze is the last born of a family of ten (6 boys, 4 girls), he felt the call to serve God while at St. Mary's High school. He heeded to the call and moved to the Minor Seminary of the Spiritans where he began the journey to becoming a Priest.

The occasion also witnessed the ordination of six other Priests, they are: Rev.Father Cornelius Adaka, Rev. Father Paul Okoromi, Rev. Father Thomas Tiza, Rev. Father Michael Orvainya, Rev. Father Peter Ezekpeazu, and Rev. Father Francis Afolabi.