Anglican Diocese of Isi Mbano

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The Anglican Diocese of Isi Mbano (formerly Okigwe North) [1] is one of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. [2] The current bishop is Godson Udochukwu Ukanwa. [3]

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  1. Anglican Communion
  2. "Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)" . Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  3. Episcopal Church


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