Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Elects Seven New Bishops , Names Four Archbishops

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

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 (Re-elected)

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 (Re-elected)

Primate Ndukuba congratulated the newly elected Bishops, Archbishops and ,prayed that God would grant them wisdom, strength and good health, to pilot the affairs of the people of God in their respective Dioceses and Provinces.

He also 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   called on the newly elected into various offices to seek God’s face in prayer for the power of God in their new roles.

The Primate said the Consecration of the Bishops-elect and the presentation Archbishops-elect would  hold on Wednesday 18th of September 2024 during the Standing Committee Meeting of the Church at  Nike Diocese in Enugu State.