This Tuesday afternoon at the Papal Residence in Cairo, H.H. Pope Tawadros II received His Royal Majesty Oba AbdulWasiu Gbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland (Nigeria), accompanied by his family, and who was keen on making his acquaintance with H.H. the Pope during his current visit to Egypt.
During the meeting, H.H. spoke of Egypt and its ancient history, as well as the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church. He thanked His Royal Majesty for his cooperation and support of the Copic Church in establishing a hospital in the city of Lagos in Iru Kingdom, to serve the people of Nigeria.

At the end of the visit, gifts were exchanged between H.H. and His Royal Majesty, and photographs were taken to commemorate the occasion. 

The meeting was attended by H.G. Bishop Boules the General Bishop of Evangelism & Mission in Africa, who has a loving and affectionate relationship with the Oniru of “Iru”. 

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