The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has appointed seven new bishops to fill vacancies in its dioceses and four archbishops for its internal provinces.
This announcement was made on Tuesday by the church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde.
According to the statement, the elections took place during the church’s Episcopal Synod, which was held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama, Abuja.
Akintunde reported that the church’s Primate, Dr. Henry Ndukuba, made the election results public after the 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 statement also revealed that Primate Dr. Henry Ndukuba announced that the consecration of the bishops-elect and the presentation of the archbishops-elect will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, during the Standing Committee Meeting hosted by Nike Diocese in Enugu State.
Here are the newly elected bishops and archbishops:
Elected 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
Elected 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
