On 13th September, 2023 at the Chancery, the High Commissioner, Amb. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, received Rev. Father PAM Dennis, Provincial Superior, Ghana & Nigeria Province, of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers). Rev. Fr. Dennis played a crucial role, leading to the release of Frater Merchiory D. Mahinini (Tanzanian) and Rev. Fr. Paulo Sanogo (Malian) who were kidnapped in Niger State where they were undertaking missionary work.