Julius Babatunde Adelakun
| His Lordship Julius Babatunde Adelakun | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Oyo | |
| Appointed | 11 February 1973 |
| Installed | 13 April 1973 |
| Term ended | 4 November 2009 |
| Predecessor | Owen McCoy |
| Successor | Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo |
| Previous post | Titular Bishop of Thunigaba (1972–1973) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 June 1965 |
| Consecration | 11 February 1973 by Owen McCoy, Michael Fagun and Anthony Olubunmi Okogie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julius Babatunde Adelakun 4 November 1934 Oniganbari, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria |
| Died | 24 October 2025 (aged 90) |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Julius Babatunde Adelakun (4 November 1934 – 24 October 2025) was a Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oyo.[1][2] He retired from active service in 2009 and was succeeded by Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, the present Bishop of Oyo. Adelakun died on 24 October 2025, at the age of 90.[3]
References
- Back to citation "Bishop Julius Babatunde Adelakun [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- Back to citation Catholic diocese of Oyo (5 November 2007). "HISTORY OF OYO DIOCESE". Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- Back to citation Akinselure, Wale (25 October 2025). "Oyo Catholic bishop emeritus, Julius Adelakun, dies at 91". The Punch. Retrieved 25 October 2025.