The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, recently held elections to fill the vacancies in seven of its dioceses. Seven new bishops have been elected to serve in these dioceses. Additionally, the church elected four new archbishops to lead its provinces.
The church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde revealed this development to journalists on Tuesday in a statement.
The official statement indicated that the elections took place during the Episcopal Synod of the church, which was convened on Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Maitama, Abuja.
Akintunde said the elections were announced by the church’s Primate, Dr. Henry Ndukuba, at the end of the synod.
The primate extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected bishops and archbishops. He offered a prayer, asking that God grant them wisdom, strength, and good health as they take on the responsibility of guiding and overseeing 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 official announcement indicated that the primate mentioned the upcoming event schedule, specifying that the ordination of the bishops-elect and the introduction of the archbishops-elect are scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This significant ceremony will take place during the church’s Standing Committee Meeting, which is set to be hosted by Nike Diocese in Enugu State.
Below are the lists of the seven elected bishops and four archbishops:
Newly Elected Anglican Bishops
- Ephraim Gongdem – Jos Diocese.
- John Obinali – Okigwe Diocese.
- Sam Ike – Enugu Diocese.
- Godwin Odubena – Ijebu North Diocese.
- Bernard Hanson – Ahoada Diocese.
- Titus Alkali – Wusasa Diocese.
- Samuel Ifeyemi – Osun North Diocese.
Newly Elected Anglican Archbishops
- Sosthenes Eze – Bishop of Enugu North Diocese, Enugu Province.
- Israel Amao – Bishop of New Bussa Diocese, Kwara Province.
- Williams Aladekugbe – Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese, Ibadan Province.
- Daniel Yisa – Bishop of Minna Diocese, Lokoja Province.
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