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.
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has elected Bishops to fill the vacant Episcopal Sees in Seven of its Dioceses and Four internal Ecclesiastical Provinces.
The elected Bishops are; 1. Jos Diocese – Ven. Ephraim Gongdem 2. Okigwe Diocese – Ven Dr John Obinali 3. Enugu Diocese – Ven. Prof Sam IKe 4. Ijebu North Diocese – Ven. Dr. Godwin Odubena 5. Ahoada Diocese – Ven. Bernard Hanson 6. Wusasa Diocese – Ven Titus Alkali 7. Osun North Diocese – Ven Samuel O. Ifeyemi
While the Elected Archbishops are; 1. Enugu Province – Rt. Rev’d Sosthenes Eze, Bishop of Enugu North Diocese 2. Kwara Province — Most Rev’d Israel Afolabi Amao, Bishop of New Bussa Diocese 3. Ibadan Province – Rt Rev’d Dr Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese 4. LoKoja Province — Most Rev’d Daniel Yisa, Bishop of Minna Diocese
Korede Akintunde, the Church of Nigeria Communication Officer, in a press statement released on Tuesday morning, noted that the election of the Bishops and Archbishops were conducted during the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Episcopal Synod held on Monday, 12th August 2024 at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Maitama, in Abuja.
He noted the elections were announced by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba at the end of the Episcopal Synod.
The Primate who congratulated the newly elected Bishops and Archbishops, prayed that God will grant them wisdom, strength and good health, to pilot the affairs of the people of God in their respective Dioceses and Provinces.
He, however, called on all members of the Church to pray and support the newly elected Bishops and their families, as they go into their new places of assignments after the due processes, training and consecration.
He also called on the newly elected into various offices to pray and seek God’s face for the power of God in their new roles.
The Primate added that the Consecration of the Bishops-elect and the presentation Archbishops-elect will hold on Wednesday 18th of September 2024 during the Standing Committee Meeting of the Church being hosted by Nike Diocese in Enugu State.
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion will hold the consecration service for the newly elected bishops of Uyo, Ogbia, Oji River and Katsina on Tuesday 19th March, 2024 which will be hosted by the Diocese of Ijebu in Ogun State, South West of Nigeria.
Recall that after at the end of a successful Standing Committee Meeting of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion held at the Cathedral Church of the Ascension, Boji-Boji, Owa, from 5th to 9th February, 2024, and at the end of the Episcopal Synod held on Thursday, 8th February, 2024 at St Michael’s Anglican Church Owa Alero in Ika Diocese, Delta State, The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba announced the elections of four clergymen to fill the vacant Episcopal Sees in four Dioceses.
The service which will hold at Cathedral Church of Our Saviour, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State will be presided over by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba and will live on Advent Cable Network Nigeria (ACNNTV).
To be consecrated are; 1. The Venerable Owen Ukafia for the Diocese of Uyo 2. The Venerable Nuhu Yohanna for the Diocese of Katsina 3. The Venerable Matthew Tamunotari Obaze for the Diocese of Ogbia. 4. The Venerable Ikechukwu Egbuonu for the Diocese of Oji River.
The Primate calls for prayers for the newly elected Bishops as they embark on the new assignment and for a safe travel for all attendees of this service.
Korede Akintunde CoN Communication Officer Email: communication@anglican-nig.org 20-02-2024
Church of Nigeria Elect Bishops for Uyo, Katsina, Oji River and Ogbia Dioceses
At the end of a successful Standing Committee meeting of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion held at the Cathedral Church of the Ascension, Boji-Boji, Owa, from 5th to 9th February, 2024, and at the end of the Episcopal Synod held on Thursday, 8th February, 2024 at St Michael’s Anglican Church Owa Alero in Ika Diocese, Delta State, The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba has announced the elections of four clergymen to fill the vacant Episcopal Sees in four Diocese.
The following Elections were done and the following Servants of God were duly Elected:
The Venerable Owen Ukafia for the Diocese of Uyo
The Venerable Nuhu Yohanna for the Diocese of Katsina
The Venerable Matthew Tamunotari Ogaze for the Diocese of Ogbia.
The Venerable Ikechukwu Egbuonu for the Diocese of Oji River.
The Primate called on all members of the Church to pray and support these newly elected and their families as they go into their new places of assignments after the due processes, training and consecration.
Korede Akintunde CoN Communication Officer Email: communication@anglican-nig.org
People of God, this time six years ago, our ever faithful God removed sorrow from us all by preserving the life of our father, the Rt Rev’d C E Ide, JP in a ghastly motor accident on his way from a national assignment.
We must count this blessing and return every glory to the King of kings.
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