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PRESS RELEASE The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba has approved the appointment of The Venerable Dr Simeon Akponorie as the Director for Youth Ministry in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. The Primate, in a memo signed by the outgoing General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria, The Ven. Dr. Paul Dajur, noted that his appointment comes in recognition of his proven commitment, discipline, and diligent service within the Church, and among the young people. His appointment became necessary after the outgoing director of Youth Ministry, Ven. Dr. Benjamin Idume, was elected the bishop of the newly created Diocese of Ozoro last month.    In his new position as the director of Youth ministry, he will oversee all youth related programmes and initiatives across the Provinces and Dioceses of the Church, with a focus on discipleship, leadership development, and mission engagement. His appointment reflects the Primate’s commitment to revitalisi...

  PRESS RELEASE The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba has approved the appointment of The Venerable Barr. Festus Opara, PhD, as the new General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. In a document released by the outgoing General Secretary, the Ven. Dr. Paul Dajur,  Ven. Opara's appointment follows a rigorous and merit-based selection process in which he performed excellently and emerged as the most suitable candidate for the office. His appointment became necessary after the outgoing General Secretary, Dr. Dajur, was elected the bishop of the newly created Diocese of Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese last month. The General Secretary serves as the chief administrative officer of the Church, working closely with the Primate to ensure the effective coordination of the Church’s national activities, communications, and governance in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria. His appointment takes effect...

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, will lead other Archbishops and Bishops to consecrate fifteen newly elected bishops on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at a service to be held at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Life-camp in Abuja. Recall that the House of Bishop, arising from its Episcopal Synod on Thursday, 18th September 2025 at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Okesha, Ado-Ekiti, in Ekiti Diocese, elected new bishops to fill one of its vacant Sees (Diocese of Irele/Eseodo) and fourteen of the recently created fifteen dioceses. The following Servants of God were duly Elected at the Episcopal Synod: Diocese of Irele/Ese-Odo – Venerable Samuel Ogunmiluyi Diocese of Ekiti South – Venerable Francis Bankole Diocese of Kalabari – Venerable Boma Briggs Diocese of Lagos South West – Venerable Dr. Adewole Ajayi Diocese of Omoku – Venerable Richard N. Okpara Diocese of Ozoro – Venerable Dr. Benjamin Idume Missionary Diocese of Idanre – Ve...

After a successful Episcopal Synod held at the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday July 2nd 2022, The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba has announced the Translation of Bishops And Newly Elected Bishops in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. The Primate asked for Prayers for the Bishops to succeed in their new see. These are: 1. Bishop Olushola Ajayi of Ekiti-Kwara now translated to Ekiti Diocese. 2. Venerable Benjamin Enwuchola, Chief Protocol of the CoN now the Bishop-Elect of Otukpo Diocese. 3. Bishop Emmanuel Okojaja of Niger-Delta West now translated to Niger-Delta Diocese. 4. Bishop Williams Aladekugbe of Oyo Diocese now translated to the Diocese of Ibadan-North. 5. Rev'd Canon Prince Christian Ayim, a priest from Aba Diocese as the Bishop-Elect of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi. 6. Very Rev’d Dr. Isaac Adeyemi Adeniji, the Provost in Egba Diocese as the Bishop-Elect of Ilaje Diocese. 7. Bisho...

 *2021 Church of Nigeria Standing Committee@ All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha*  *Date: Tuesday 9th February,2021.* *Consecration Service Sermon* *By The Most Rev. Dr. Tunde Adeleye.* *Archbishop of Niger-Delta Province and Bishop of Calabar Diocese* *Topic: How to make the Bishop to succeed.* *1. Pray for the Bishop* When you see people talking ill, abusing Bishops, it shows that they're not praying for their Bishop. We are afraid of those who talk bad about  others because the same way they will go at our back and talk bad about us too. Galassians 6:2, Such people have diarrhoea of the mouth. Remember the person you are talking about, God says touch not my anointed and do my prophets no harm. Always pray for your Bishop, pray for one and another. *2. Be available for him* Be useful to your Bishop by making yourself available. Isaiah 6:5 Don't sit down and criticize, condemn and murmur. When you are available,if there's any corrections,take it with open heart.  Be avail...