It was an emotional goodbye for the people of Minna, Niger state following the retirement of Reverend Jeremiah O'Connell.
Tears flowed as an Islamic cleric Sheik Ahmad Lemu and Father O'Connell said their goodbyes.
The moment when both men shed tears while saying their goodbyes
The Sheik hugged Father O'Connell for about 3 minutes, thanking him for all he has done for the people of Nigeria, especially the people of Minna.
Sheik Lemu and the Catholic Priest hugged for about 3 minutes
The emotional moment between the Catholic priest and the Islamic cleric comes at a time when there is so much hate in the country between both religions.
Watch the emotional video below.
According to the people, he touched so many lives and he can never be forgotten for his good deeds.
Father O'Connell was conferred with the traditional title JAGABAN Ilmin Mai Martaban Minna.
Father O'Connell was conferred with a traditional title
He served in a Government Secondary School in Minna as a Principal for 50 years.
Following his retirement, he will be returning to Ireland.
Some Nigerians are finding it hard to live in peace and harmony and have resorted to killing those who do not share their views. So many people have lost their lives in Southern Kaduna.
