Anglican Diocese of Okrika

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The Anglican Diocese of Okrika [1] is one of ten within the Anglican Province of the Niger Delta, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. [2]

The diocese was established in 2003, [3] the first bishop being Tubokosemie Abere. [4] In October 2020 Enoch Atuboyedia became its second Bishop; [5] he was consecrated a bishop on 21 September 2020 at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Abuja. [6]

Bishops

NameYears
Tubokosemie Abere 2003–2020
Enoch Atuboyedia 2020–

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References

  1. ↑ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website.
  2. ↑ "Our Provinces | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)".
  3. ↑ "The Rt Revd Tubokosemie Atere on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. ↑ "Bishop Tubokosemie Abere". www.facebook.com.
  5. ↑ acnntv. "Enoch Atuboyedia Enthroned As The Bishop, Diocese Of Okrika | Advent Cable Network Nigeria" . Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  6. ↑ The Guardian — Bello urges newly ordained Bishops to be good shepherds, not hirelings (Accessed 28 August 2021)


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