Senate President Godswill Akpabio led Nigeria’s official delegation to the funeral of Pope Francis, which took place in Rome today, April 26.

Joining him were the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. The team represented Nigeria as they paid their last respects to the late Pope.

Photos from the funeral show the Nigerian officials joining other world leaders and mourners during the solemn event.

See photos below;