The Anglican Diocese of Warri was filled with joy and thanksgiving on Sunday, 5th July 2026, as five priests were ordained and one deacon was made during a solemn ordination service held at St. Matthias Anglican Church, Ugborikoko. The event marked a significant milestone in the life of the Diocese as the newly ordained ministers were commissioned for greater service in God’s vineyard.
The service which was presided over by his lordship, the Rt Revd Christian Esezi Ide, JP, commenced at about 10:00 a.m. with a colourful procession led by the Diocesan Bishop, accompanied by the clergy from within and outside the Diocese, legal luminaries, members of the Knighthood, and other distinguished guests. The procession added grandeur and dignity to the sacred occasion.
The was followed by the presentation of the Colours by the Boys’ Brigade’s colour party; and was followed by the Bible study led by Rev. Chief Atevure. The sermon was preached by Rev. Obibi, who challenged the Ordinands to remain steadfast in their calling and to carry out their priestly ministry with faithfulness, humility, integrity, and the fear of God. He reminded them that the Christian ministry is a sacred trust that demands total commitment to Christ and selfless service to His people.
During the service, the candidates took their ordination oaths before God and the Church, after which the Diocesan Bishop formally ordained the five priests and made one deacon through prayer and the laying on of hands. The litany was led by the Rev. Dr Kingsley Ugwumadu.
The well-attended service drew clergy, family members, friends, parishioners, and dignitaries from across the Diocese and beyond. It was a glorious occasion characterized by heartfelt worship, thanksgiving, and celebration of God’s faithfulness in raising faithful labourers for His Church.
Following the ordination, the newly made Deacon was posted to St Stephen‘s Anglican Church, Jakpa Road, to begin his diaconal ministry, while the newly ordained priests were directed to continue serving in their respective stations.
In his closing remarks, the Diocesan Bishop expressed profound gratitude to God for the peaceful and successful conduct of the service. He also appreciated all the clergy, guests, families, friends, and members of the Diocese whose presence and support contributed to the success of the occasion. He prayed that the grace of God would continually uphold the newly ordained ministers as they faithfully proclaim the Gospel and shepherd God’s people.
The service concluded with prayers, congratulations, and joyful fellowship as the congregation celebrated this memorable occasion in the life of the Anglican Diocese of Warri.
Date of Birth: 26th September, 1985 Name of Spouse: Evang. Helen Oghenemano O. Awheme Home Diocese: Oleh Home Town: Olomoro Date Baptised: 1st December, 1985 Date Confirmed: 15th December, 2002 LGA: Isoko South Home Address: 33, Odibo Street, Warri Vision for Ministry: To strengthen the saved and reach out to the unsaved via the preaching of God’s Word and Prayer
Hobbies: Music, Singing, Praying, Reading and Research Academic Qualification: B.Sc (Uniben), B.Th (ECTH, Ekpoma)
Work Experience: • ACM Teacher, the Good Shepherd Anglican Church Warri East Archdeaconry • AYF Assistant, the Good Shepherd Anglican Church Warri East Archdeaconry • Evang. Coordinator (ASF) UNIBEN Chapter • Vice President (ASF) UNIBEN Chapter • Electoral Committee Chairman (ASF) UNIBEN Chapter • Sub-Zonal Prayer Coordinator, Nigeria Christian CORPERS Fellowship (NCCF) AWE Chapter, Nasarawa State • AYF Assistant Bible Study Coordinator, Warri South Archdeaconry • AYF President, St. Luke’s Anglican Church Ifie-Kporo • People’s Warden, St. Luke’s Anglican Church Ifie-Kporo • Board Secretary, Warri South East Archdeaconry • Students’ Body Government (SBG) Treasurer, Ezekiel College of Theology, Ekpoma
I was born into the family of the late Chief Lieutenant Peter Akpovwovwo; my mother’s name is Mrs Florence Akpovwovwo. I was born on November 11, 1981. In Ijebudu- Ode, Ogun State. Hails from Okpara Inland. Both my parents are from Okpara Inland.
I attended my primary school in: Akwa-Ibo state, Oyo; urhuegbe primary school, Okpara Inland, Delta State. My secondary school in Igun, Okpara Inland; and Ovu. I was baptised on 22nd April, 2001. And confirmed: 22nd January, 2012.I was a sexton in John’s Anglican church, Okpara Inland. In 2013 -2016 attended catechist school, at Emevor; Adam Christian institute, Emevor. After my graduation and commissioning, I was posted to St. John’s Anglican Church, Okpara Inland; then to St James church, Okurekpo; to st James Agbon-rhoro; to St James Oviorie; to Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, Ukpokiti; to Christ the King Anglican Church, Egbokodo Isekiri. From there to theology school. Now, I am in St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Okpara-Waterside. Married to Mrs Miracle Akpovwovwo
Vision for Ministry: Preaching and teaching of the Word of God
His lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Warri today charged Believers to abide in Christ, if they want to be fruitful and see results in life. Taking his text from John 15:1-5,16, he equally assured those who were to be affected by the Disposition of Clergy, that results of fruitfulness will not be wanting as long as they remain in the Lord.
Thereafter, he announced those affected which includes:
1. Ven. Dr Ishokare to St Matthew’s, Ogunu as Archdeacon/Vicar
2. Ven. Monday Imonisan to Our Saviour’s, Okurode-Warri as Archdeacon/Vicar
3. Ven. Bright Erifeta to Chapel of the Holy Spirit as Chaplain
4. Ven. Longinus Agim to St Mark’s, Okoribi, as Archdeacon/Vicar
5. Ven. Dr Peters Agamugoro to Chapel of the Resurrection, DDPA as Chaplain
6. Canon Amos Imini to St Paul’s, Agbarha-Warri as Vicar
7. Canon Christopher Ofunaba to Messiah Anglican Church, Effurun as Vicar
8. Revd Joshua Avroro to Transfiguration as Vicar
9. Revd Emmanuel Ikpesu to St James’, Igun as Vicar
10. Revd Augustine Anu to Holy Trinity Church, Water Resources as Vicar
11. Revd Elijah Odjugo on suspension
12. Revd Bernard Omoko to St. John’s, Oku-Isoko as Vicar
13. Revd Paul Igbiaye to St Mark’s, Ijala as Vicar
14. Revd Sunday Agah to St John’s, Ugboroke as Vicar
15. Revd Dennis Enamuotor to St Stephen’s, Sanubi as Vicar
16. Revd Jeremiah Umukoro to St Bartholomew, Kokori as Vicar
17. Revd Augustine Mgbonyebi to St Barnabas, Eku as Vicar
18. Revd Daniel Ode to St Stephen’s, Eku as Vicar
19. Revd Gospel Ajenakevwe to St. James’ Eku as Vicar
20. Revd James’ Egbe to St Paul’s, Umeghe as Vicar
21. Revd Benson Efemini to St Matthias, Ugborikoko as Curate
22. Revd Johnbull Okogbe to St James’ Ojabugbe as Curate
23. Revd Theophilus Omenuwoma to Allsaints, Jefia as Curate
24. Revd Frank Igben to St Philip’s, Abraka as Curate
25. Revd Gabriel Evru to St Paul’s, Edjeba as Curate
26. Revd Andrew Atevure to St Matthias, Ugborikoko as Curate
27. Revd Christian Anomali to Allsaints, Airport Rd as Curate
28. Revd Oghenekome Awheme to the Goodshepherd, Igbudu as Curate
29. Revd Tamunonimitein Don-Pedro to St Matthew’s, Ugbomro as Curate
30. Revd Edwin Akpovwovwo to St. Matthew’s, Okpara Waterside as Curate
31. Revd Matthew Agboro to St Matthias, Eku as Curate.
His lordship also announced the appointment of the Rev’d Nestor Iheji as the assistant Cordinator of the Diocesan Homecell.
