Alfred Acur Okodi | |
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Born | Alfred Acur |
Alma mater | Uganda Christian University |
Occupation | bishop |
Known for | Bishop |
Title | Bishop |
Alfred Acur Okodi (born 25 December 1954) [1] is an Anglican bishop who presided over the Diocese of West Lango from 2014 to 2018 in Uganda. [2] [3]
Okodi was born in Alebtong District and was educated at Uganda Christian University. He was ordained in 1991. He has served as Vicar of St. Stephen, Nsambya; Archdeacon of Kampala South; Sub Dean of All Saints' Cathedral, Kampala and Kampala Diocesan Mission Coordinator.
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