THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTEENTH SYNOD HELD SUCCESSFULLY

THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTEENTH SYNOD HELD SUCCESSFULLY


Anglican Diocese of Warri
Held at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Warri | 3rd –7th May 2025

The First Session of the Fifteenth Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Warri commenced with the Diocesan Board on the 3rd; a grand opening service on Sunday, 4th May 2025, at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, Warri. The service featured a colourful procession of the choir, legal luminaries, clergy, and was presided over by the Diocesan Bishop, The Rt Rev. Christian Ide, JP.


The guest preacher, The Rt Rev. Festus Uzorka Nwafili, Bishop of Ndokwa Diocese, delivered a powerful sermon titled “Christ’s Forgiveness: A Call to Forgive Others.” He emphasized the necessity of forgiveness as a Christian duty, urging believers to model Christ’s mercy and reject unforgiveness.

The Synod was honoured by the presence of the King of Agbarha Warri Kingdom, who offered goodwill, made donations, and reaffirmed the strong relationship between the Church and the traditional institution. The Archbishop of Bendel province, the Most Rev’d Dr Odutemu, and other invited bishops also graced the occasion, with the Archbishop leading a time of prophetic prayers and blessings.

During plenary sessions, the Synod received and deliberated on detailed reports from various arms of the Diocese, covering areas such as evangelism, theological education, youth development, infrastructure, and finance. Elections were held for key diocesan positions in a peaceful and transparent process, and the newly elected officers were charged with faithful and diligent service.

The Bishop’s Charge called for spiritual revival, unity, forgiveness, and the pursuit of holiness among clergy and laity. The Charge also highlighted the need for youth empowerment and practical Christian living.

In its communiqué, the Synod expressed:

Gratitude to God for His faithfulness and to all who contributed to the Synod’s success.

Concern over the worsening state of national insecurity, criticizing the government’s failure to protect its citizens, particularly Christian communities.

A call for a new Nigerian constitution to address foundational issues hindering national unity and development.

Commendation of the Delta State Government’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, especially infrastructural projects in Warri and Effurun, while urging equitable development across the state.

Caution regarding the reactions to ward delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency, calling for peaceful resolution and avoidance of past crises.


The Synod concluded with a joyful thanksgiving service and reaffirmed its commitment to biblical authority, Anglican tradition, and the Great Commission. It charged all Christians to embody the message of Christ’s forgiveness and become agents of peace and reconciliation in the Church and society.

MANIFEST 2025 IS HERE!

God is about to visit His people again! In MANIFEST 2025, the Lord is about saying something to you to settle your crises. He is about to speak to your situation, don’t miss it.

Theme: And God said (Genesis 1:1-3)

Date: Monday, 7th to Sunday, 13th April, 2025

Profile of The Rev’d Theophilus Omenuwoma

Profile of The Rev’d Theophilus Omenuwoma

DATE OF BIRTH: 10TH MARCH 1969

NAME OF SPOUSE:               OGHENEOCHUKO SUSAN OMENUWOMA

HOME DIOCESE:              OLEH

HOME TOWN:                  OLEH

DATE BAPTIZED:              10TH APRIL, 1969

DATE CONFIRMED:         1986

LGA/ STATE OF ORIGIN: ISOKO SOUTH /DELTA STATE

HOME ADDRESS:             NO. 7 ALL SAINT STREET, EFFURUN.

VISION FOR MINISTRATION: LEADING MEN TO CHRIST VIA THE TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD.

HOBBIES:                           READING AND TABLE TENNIS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION(S):

1.           DIPLOMA IN DATA PROCESSING (UNILAG)

2.           LL.B (HONS) EKPOMA, BL (ABUJA) B.TH (HONS) EKPOMA

              WORK EXPERIENCE:

1.           FATHER’S UNION ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WARRI

–             FORMER PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER (PRO)

–             FORMER ASSISTANT SECRETARY

–             FORMER LEGAL ADVISER

2.           CHRISTIAN MEN FELLOWSHIP ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WARRI

–             PUBLIC  RELATION OFFICER (PRO)

–             IMMEDIATE PAST SECRETARY CMF EFFURUN EAST ARCHDEACONRY

–             IMMEDIATE PAST VICE CHAIRMAN CMF ALL SAINTS PARISH, PTI. EFFURUN.

3.           ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH, PTI EFFURUN

–             BIBLE STUDY TEACHER

–             HOME CELL SHEPHERD

–             PCC SECRETARY.

4.               DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, EFFURUN ZONAL OFFICE, DELTA STATE.

Profile of The Rev’d Gabriel Okeoghene Evru

Profile of The Rev’d Gabriel Okeoghene Evru

GABRIEL OKEOGHENE EVRU
DATE OF BIRTH: 9TH MAY, 1983
NAME OF SPOUSE: MRS OGHENERO FAITH OKEOGHENE EVRU
HOME DIOCESE: OLEH
HOME TOWN: EMEVOR
DATE BAPTIZED: 31ST JULY, 1983
DATE CONFIRMED: 29ST SEPTEMBER, 2002
LGA/STATE OF ORIGIN: ISOKO NORTH DELTA STATE
HOME ADDRESS: ST. MICHEAL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH EMEVOR
HOBBIES: MUSIC, SINGING, FOOTBALL, READING, PRAYING AND EVANGELISM
POSITION HEAD IN CHURCH:
1. LAYREADER – 2012-2020
2. PCC SECRETARY – 2009-2019
3. VICE – PRESIDENT – WARRI SOUTH WEST ARCHDEACONRY
4. SECRETARY (AYF) – ST. PAUL’S EDJEBA
5. PRESIDENT (AYF)UNIT – ST. PAUL’S EDJEBA
6. CHOIRMASTER/ORGANIST – ST. PAUL’S EDJEBA
7. SECRETARY (AYF) – WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY
8. EVANG. ASST. CO-COORDINATOR – WARRI SOUTH ARCHDEACONRY
9. ASSISTANT SECRETARY AAPS – ST. PAUL’S EDJEBA
VISION FOR MINISTRY – TO RECONCILE MEN TO GOD THROUGH
EVANGELISM