Ven. Benson Oghenearugba M Iyomih born into the families of Late Dr Dennis money Itagene and Mrs Dora Mammi Iyomih who hailed from Iyede-Ame Town and Aviara Town in Ndokwa East and Isoko South, Delta State Nigeria. He started his ministry as an Evangistist, licensed Diocesan lay-reader in 1977 in the old Warri Diocese. In 1993 became Church teacher February 21, 1993 in St Mathias Church Eku and in September same year was transferred to St James’ Anglican church Igun, in then Agbon Archdeaconry, and was enlisted for one year Catechist training course 1995, in St Paul’s university college, Awka.
Dr Iyomih attended Uzere grammar school Uzere, and later obtained his WAEC in Owhere secondary school Okpara water side in Ethiope East local Government Area Delta State. Other institutions attended are St Paul’s University College Awka where he bagged a Diploma in theology (Dip Th); University of Nigeria Nsukka, Bachelor of Arts (B. A. Hons); Delta State University Abraka, post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary Abiokuta, Master in Theology (M.TH); Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, Master of Arts (M.A); Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary Abiokuta, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Old Testament Studies; through it’s affiliate AICI, EMEVOR Delta State Nigeria.
The Ven. Benson was made a Deacon by the Rt Rev’d N.A ENUKU of blessed memory in July 2nd, 2000 at All Saints Anglican Church Airport Road Warri and Posted to Cathedral Church of St Andrew Okere Road, and there in 2001 after Priesthood Ordination, posted to the Good Shepherd Anglican Church Igbudu Warri as Vicar. Preferred Canon in Church of the Redeemer, Warri 2010, appointed chairman Agbon South 16th June 2024 and as a Venerable 26th September 2024 respectively.
BENSON HAVE SERVED IN THE FOLLOWING STATIONS:
*Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Okere Road Warri
*The Good Shepherd Anglican Church Igbudu DDPA, Warri.
* Holy Trinity Anglican Grammar school Okuvo as Chaplain. October 2006.
* The Good Shepherd Anglican Igbudu as Priest 2006.
* Church of Redeemer Frank-Ailemen Warri, as Vicar 2008,
* Emmanuel Anglican Church Effurun 2015 to December 2020 as vicar
* Cathedral Church of St Andrew as Canon in Residence, 2021;
* June 16, 2024 appointed chairman Agbon South Archdeaconry and was preferred Venerable on 26th September 2024,
* St Luke’s Anglican Church Kokori inland 2024 till date.
Ven. Benson’s determination measure on the training of the young ones; passionate in transforming lives and building up individuals in reconciliation to Christ, preaching, singing in adoration to God. He is a theologian and a counsellor.
APOINTMENTS/POSITION HELD TILL DATE:
* Chaplain fathers’ Union Diocese of Warri 2007 to 2012.
* Clergy/Wives School, Diocese of Warri committee Chairman 2019 till date.
*Warri Diocesan choir Chaplain 2015 till date.
* Diocese of Warri multi-purpose cooperative society assistant secretary 2022 till date.
SOME MERITORIOUS AWARDS
*The Bible Society of Nigeria in recognition of selfless, meritorious and sacrificial service to God through my supportive role to the Bible house given 12th day of October, 2013.
* The Nigerian Red Cross Society in recognition of the long outstanding humanitarian gestures and examplary contribution through promotion of the welfare and standard of life of the community.
* Merit Award for Excellence service in the Good Shepherd Anglican Church given this day 14th February 2016.
Benson Oghenearugba Iyomih married to Mrs Patricia Oghenekevwobo Akoro Iyomih as a woman incomparable to no other, she is like an apple tree among the trees in the forest. I sat in her shadow and her fruit is sweet to my taste by bringing forth Iruoghenewoma, Iruoghenewerere, Oghenevwarho, Efuo, Obokporo, Ogheneghalome and Ogheneserome. To be candid it is God who by His grace have done all these. To Him be praised.
Benson in his way of life loves reading, singing, football, making friends and he patiently desire the happiness of others.
Ven Dr Benson Oghenearugba and Mrs Patricia Oghenekevwobo Akoro Iyomih
The Venerable Dr Akpevweoghene Peters Ighovogho Agamugoro, JP was born into the families of Engr Chief Samuel Agamugoro & late Evangelist Gabriel Tobrise Udele of Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. He started his early ministry in the year 1997 as Church Teacher in St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Jakpa Road, Effurun in the then Warri Archdeaconry. He was later posted to St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ogulagha, Forcados Terminal same year.
Venerable Peters attended Hussey College, Warri & Govt Secondary, Elekahia, Port Harcout, Rivers State and St. Paul’s University College, Awka for his theological training. Other institutions he attended includes:
St. Paul’s University College, Awka (Dip. Th)
Ezekiel College of Theology, Ujuolen, Ekpoma (B.Th)
Delta State University, Abraka (B. Sc Ed in Guidance and Counselling Psychology)
Delta State University, Abraka (M. Ed in Guidance and Counselling Psychology)
University of Port Harcourt, Choba (Ph.D, Guidance & Counselling Psychology)
Venerable Agamugoro was made a deacon by the then Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt Revd N.A. Enuku in 2003 and was priested by the then Primate of all Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr Peter Jasper Akinola at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Maitama, Abuja in 2004. He was preferred a Canon on Sunday, 6th of September, 2020 by his lordship, the Rt Revd C. E. Ide, JP at the Trinity Ordination held at the Good Shepherd Church, Igbudu Warri and an Archdeacon on Thursday, 26th September, 2024 at the Diocesan board meeting held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ogunu
Stations he has served as a Priest include: St. James’ Anglican Church, Oria Abraka [Vicar] St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Jakpa Rd Effurun [Curate] Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Warri [Curate] St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ugbomro [Curate|Pioneer Vicar] St Paul’s Anglican Church Edjeba [Vicar]
Messiah Anglican Church, Effurun [Vicar]
Peters Agamugoro is passionate about raising disciples for Christ, and believes that we are called to be Christ’s disciples, not just followers. He believes everyone must have a daily relationship with the Lord in the place of prayer and study of God’s word. He loves prayers, and has written several prayer manuals alongside other books.
As a counselling psychologist, his areas of specialty includes adolescent psychology, Personal-Social relationship, marital counselling, emotional health counselling, counselling for autistic children, etc; and, has attended several national and international conferences in these regards.
Peters is a member of the Board of Directors, Gabriel Tobrise Udele Foundation For Missions (GTUFM); Member, American Psychological Association, (APA); Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON); Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON); amongst others.
APPOINTMENTS/POSITIONS HELD TILL DATE:
Clerical Synod Secretary, Diocese of Warri
HOD, Team Manifest’s publicity and Accommodation Committees.
Assistant Secretary, Christian Association of Nigeria, Warri South LGA Chapter
Treasurer, Christian Association of Nigeria, Warri South LGA Chapter
Treasurer, Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Delta State Chapter.
Secretary, Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON), Delta State Chapter.
He is happily married to Mrs Jennifer Eserophe Adaokpara Agamugoro – NCE (Early Childhood); B. Sc (Ed) Educational Management, UNIBEN; M. Ed (Measurement and Evaluation in view), IAUE and they are blessed with four children – Jesudo, Jesumijiri, Jesuogba and Jesuome
Peters loves reading, swimming, making friends, playing football, social media engagements and travelling.
His lordship, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide today at the Joint Boards meeting at St Peter’s Church, Ekpan announced the transfer of the Ven. Dr Izunna Eze to St Peter’s Church, Ekpan.
Ven. Izunna was the Rector, Ezekiel College of Theology, Ujuolen, Ekpoma, Edo State. Having fully served his tenure, he has returned to the Diocese. His lordship expressed joy at the feats he achieved at Ezekiel College.
His posting is with effect from 1st December, 2024.
On the other hand, those to be made Deacons were directed to continue worshipping in their present churches, after their ordination. They will be posted after the disengagement from active service of the Ven. Jacob Luya and Canon William Iyeta in the first quarter of 2025.
