The Festschrift in honor of Peter Damian Akpunonu’s fifty years as a Catholic priest examines parallels in models of leadership across different eras and cultures.

Contents: Martin Joe U. Ibeh: Short Profile of Peter Damian Akpunonu, G.M., S.T.D., L.S.S. (Rev. Fr.) – Patrick C. Chibuko: A Teacher and a Mentor: Reflections on Peter Damian’s Days in Bigard Seminary and the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) – Matthew Obiekezie: Peter Damian Akpunonu: Rector in Catholic Institute of West Africa and Ecclesiastical Ambassador in United States – Ignatius M. C. Obinwa: The Biblical and African Orientations to Leadership – Augustine C. O. Oburota: Reforming Seminary Formation for Effective Pastoral and Spiritual Leadership – John Chike Akunyili: Providing Enabling Environment for Lay Participation in Priestly Formation: A Personal Reflection – Luke Emehiele Ijezie: Strengthening the Faint-Hearted: The Prophetic Mission in Isaiah 40–55 – Emmanuel U. Dim: Preaching the Gospel Without Ceasing: Jesus’ Enduring Commission to His Disciples (Matt 28,16–20) – Martin Joe U. Ibeh: Gaudium et spes at 50: Integrating Social Mission into the Centre of Catholic Life in Nigeria – Hyacinth E. Ichoku: When Evening Comes: Thinking of Retirement of Priests in Nigeria.