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...
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