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𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞: 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗔'𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗘. When Pope John Paul II visited Nigeria during the tenure of General Sani Abacha, it wasn’t just a historical moment for the country—it was a profound exchange of respect and gratitude. In a touching gesture, Abacha gifted the aging Pope a beautifully crafted walking stick. This gift, more than just an object, symbolized strength, support, and care for the revered spiritual leader. Abacha’s choice of a walking s