Nature seems to have defied the experts’ idea that constant physical exercise is key to healthy living as a Reverend Father in the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, Anthony Udogu, has slumped and died while playing lawn tennis.
Being sedate is believed to be a harbinger of diseases.
As had happened to some other people during active activities, Udogu met his demise while on the pitch.
As ‘The Punch’ reports, the diocese has expressed its deep sadness over the passing.
The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.
He was born on December 24, 1964, was ordained on August 19, 1995, and died on May 19, 2025.
The news of his death was disclosed in a short press statement released on Tuesday by the Diocesan Chancellor, Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Awka, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi.
The statement read, “With faith in the resurrection of the dead, the Catholic Diocese of Awka announces the demise of our brother priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu, whose sudden death occurred, in the early hours of today(Monday) May 19.
“He slumped while playing lawn tennis, and was quickly rushed to the nearby hospital.
“All efforts to save his life proved abortive. Until his demise, he was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.”
He said the Catholic Diocese of Awka condoles with the family, parishioners and all those who mourn his death.
“Please note that the funeral arrangement will be announced soon. May the soul of Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen,” the statement added.
- THE PUNCH
