The Canon Toritseju Oburoh (JP) was born into the family of Venerable Clement Esimaje & Mrs Joyce Oburoh of Warri North local government Area of Delta state, Nigeria. He attended Urhiapele primary school sapele from 1987-1992. And admitted into Okotie-Eboh Grammar school sapele from 1993-1998. He started his early ministry / training at Adam Igbudu Christian Centre Emevor as a trained catechist from 2002-2004. And moved to St Paul University college, Awka for his theology training and University of Nigeria UNN from 2005-2009.
Oburoh was made deacon in 2009 at the Cathedral church of St. Andrew and was priested in 2010 at St . Matthias both in Warri by His lordship, Rt Revd Christian Ide, Bishop of Warri doicese.
Toritseju was made Bishop’s Chaplain from 2009 -2013.
Stations he has served include: St Andrew’s Cathedral Warri (curate) 2009 -2014 St. Andrews Ugbuwangue Warri (Vicar) 2014- 2021 Church of the Ascension Ebrumede (Vicar ) 2021 till date.
He is a passionate Builder and evangelical preacher and a seasoned visionary man of God .
Toju is happily married to Engr. (Mrs) Igho Oburoh and they are blessed with two pretty daughters – Oritsetsemaye and Oritseweyinmi.
His hobbies are Reading, sports, making friends, driving and travelling .
He was preferred a Canon on Thursday, 23rd of September, 2024 by his lordship, Rt Rev’d Christian Ide.
The Rev’d Canon Joseph Gentle Omohwo Imudje, Ph.D, JP, was born into the family of late Olorogun Machine and Mrs. Otiti Imudje of Unenurhie Town, Evwerni Clan, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.
Educational background The Rev’d Canon Joseph Gentle Omohwo Imudje, Ph.D, JP attended Unenurhie Primary School from 1977 to 1981, Secondary School in 1983 to 1990. Theological college in the year 2005 to 2008, at St. Paul’s University College, Awka and obtained a diploma in Theology (Dip.Th) and a Diploma in Religious Studies (Dip.Rs) from the University of Nigeria Nsukka from 2005 to 2008. He obtained a Bachelors degree in Theology B.Th (Hons), from Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan, from 2009 to 2013. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Theology from Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, Abeokuta, Ogun State from 2016 to 2017. As well as a Ph.D degree from Crowther Graduate theological Seminary in affiliation with the University of Ajayi Crowther Oyo from 2017 to 2021.
Canon Gentle was baptized in 1984, confirmed in 1999, bacame a church Teacher in 1999, at the church of Resurrection, Ugbori Ekurede Itsekiri. St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Obodo, The Church of the Ascension, Omode, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Edjeba.
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Igbudu, Warri as a deacon and curate in 2008 to 2014. Cathedral Church of St. Andrew’s, from 2014 – 2015, as a Priest.
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Ugbolokposo, from 2015 till date as a Vicar.
He was preferred a Canon on Thursday, 26th of September, 2024 by his lordship, the Rt Revd C. E. IDE, JP at the Diocesan board held at the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ogunu, Warri.
THE REVD CANON IDJERHEKI WILLIAM OBUKOHWO IYETA, JP
THE REVD CANON IDJERHEKI WILLIAM OBUKOHWO IYETA
DATE BAPTISED: 16TH NOVEMBER 1968
DATE CONFIRMED: 6TH AUGUST 1973
DATE DEACONED: 24TH OCTOBER 2004
DATE PRIESTED: 27TH DECEMBER 2005
LGA Ethiope East
State of Origin Delta
Home Address 20 EDIAGBON SREET KOKORI INLAND c/o ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
Work: In early or youth age work as a farmer and Palm oil producer,
On 20th April 1975 he decided to go and learn work because of tomorrow when education line had failed because of finance.
He learnt how to operate handing Machines, Buldozer, Payloader, Crane,Conpactor etc. then I learned Manson, Electrician, Plumber , Carpentry;
On this Five trade he had trade test grades A&B. Canon Iyeta worked with, SBB And Brothers, GT Tewogbade, Constain Overseas Limited, and BIWATER SHELLABEAR UK Limited.
As An Artisan Supervisor. He left BIWATER SHELLABEAR UK Limited 1993 and Relocated Home Kokori where he work on Chief P. Boloko oil Palm farm. Before he became a Church worker in October 1994 when he was finally employed As a Church Teacher 1st January, 1995 by Ven. Peter Ofobukueta Eren (Now retired).
He gained entrance to Adm Igbudu Christian Centre 1997 and graduated in 1999, and was posted St. Barnabas Urhuoka Abraka 2000 -2001.
He got admission to St Paul’s University College Awka and graduated 2004. He was made a deacon 24/10/2024 at St Matthew’s Maitama Abuja by the them Primate Akinola. And was Priested 27/12/2025 at Cathedral of Saint Andrew’s Warri by The Rt Rev. V. Muoghere
OGHENENYERHOVWO S. OJUKOKO
NAME OF SPOUSE: MRS. EMAMOKE STELLA OJUKOKO
HOME DIOCESE: WARRI
DATE BAPTISED: 19TH SEPTEMBER, 1977
DATE CONFIRMED: 4TH DECEMBER, 1994
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: ETHIOPE EAST/DELTA STATE
PARISH ADDRESS: ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, OJABUGBE-WARRI
MINISTERIAL VISION: PROCLAMATION AND TEACHING OF CHRIST’S GOSPEL TO THE SAVED AND THE UNSAVED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION(S): DIP.TH; DIP R.S.; B.A; (HONS) M. A.
BENSON O. EJEDEGBA
NAME OF SPOUSE: MRS. MONICA EJEDEGBA
HOME DIOCESE: WARRI DIOCESE
DATE BAPTISED: 28TH DECEMBER, 1965
DATE CONFIRMED: 20TH FEBRUARY, 1992
LGA/ STATE OF ORIGIN: ETHIOPE EAST/DELTA STATE
PARISH ADDRESS: ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, URHUOKA
MINISTERIAL VISION: WINNING SOULS FOR CHRIST BY DEPOPULATING THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION(S): WAEC; DIP; TH.; B. A. ED.
The Rev’d Cannon Longinus Chibuike Agim (JP) was born into the family of late Chief, Lolo Stephen Agim of UMUOFOR Umuchoke UMUNUMO EHIME MBANO LGA of the Imo state: He started his early ministry in the year 1997 as a Church Teacher in St Stephen’s Anglican Church Sapele Archdeaconry, New Ogorode Sapele. Sapele L.G.A of Delta State. He later gained admission into Immanuel College of Theology Ibadan in 1998
Longinus Chibuike attended Comprehensive secondary school Urualla Ideato L.G.A, Imo State and Abia State University Uturu with B.A, Ed (Hons) ; Other Institutions he attended includes, University of Benin, Faculty of Education Guidance and Counselling, (MA. Ed).
Ven. Agim was deaconed by the then Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt Rev’d N. A. Enuku in 2000 and was priested in 2001 by the same Bishop. He was preferred a Canon in 2010 by his Lordship, the Rt Rev’d C. E Ide, JP at the Cathedral Church of St Andrew; and a Venerable at the St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ogunu in 2024.
STATIONS SERVED:
St Matthews Anglican Church Ogunu, Warri Curate
St Phillips Anglican Church Burutu. Vicar
Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Chaplain
All Saints Anglican Church Airport road Warri. Vicar
St Matthews Anglican Church Ugbomro. Vicar
Chapel of the Resurrection, D.D.P.A. Chaplain
St Marks Anglican Church, Ijala. Vicar
Ven. Longinus is committed to Evangelism and winning souls into God’s Kingdom, God has used him to turn many souls into the kingdom of God. An experienced Counsellor in all areas of human endeavor. He has attended several seminars, conferences in his Career.
He is happily married Mrs. UGOCHI Agim they are blessed with 5 children. He loves Bible reading and meditation
He has authored a book Titled: 5 Things God has not seen.
VEN. SOLOMON OGAGAOGHENE IGHARORO (JP) was born into the families of Late Chief Benjamin Okotie A. Igharoro of Orogun/Emevor & late Mrs Elizabeth Igharoro of Emevor.
He attended James Welch Grammar School, Emevor; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan and Ezekiel College of Theology, Ekpoma.
Solomon was made deacon by the then Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt Revd N.A. Enuku in 2001 and was priested in the year 2002.
He was preferred a Canon in the year 2017.
Stations he has served include: Messiah AnglicanChurch, Uti Road, Effurun [Pioneer Vicar] Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Water Resources, Effuru [Vicar] St Peter’s Anglican Church, Igbudu – Warri (Curate)
He is happily married to Mrs Victoria Igharoro [B.Sc. (Hons) Econs/Statistics] and they are blessed with four children.
Popularly called Canon bros loves travelling, swimming, making friends and making people happy.
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.
