The Anglican Diocese of Owerri [1] is one [2] of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. [3] The current bishop is Chukwuma Oparah. [4]
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The Church of Nigeria is the Anglican church in Nigeria. It is the second-largest province in the Anglican Communion, as measured by baptized membership, after the Church of England. It gives its current membership as "over 18 million", out of a total Nigerian population of 190 million.
Owerri is the capital of Imo State in Nigeria, set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city, followed by Orlu and Okigwe as second and third respectively. Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West, it has an estimated population of about 1,401,873 as of 2016 and is approximately 100 square kilometres (40 sq mi) in area. Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south.
Egbu is a village in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo state in southern Nigeria, located on the Otamiri River near the city of Owerri. Egbu is among the brother clans in owerri known as "Ala Enyi" including; Ihitta Ogada, Awaka, Owerri Nchi Ise and Naze. Egbu is linked to other towns and villages by the Owerri–Umuahia road.
Orogwe is a community in Owerri West local government of Imo state in Nigeria.
Ihiagwa is a town in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the capital city of Owerri. The township is composed of eight villages: Umuelem, Umuchima, Mboke, Nnkaramochie, Iriamogu, Aku/Umuokwo, Ibuzo and Umuezeawula. Ihiagwa has been divided into two autonomous communities, namely native Ihiagwa (Chimelem), comprising two villages: Umuelem and Umuchima—and Dindi Ihiagwa, comprising the remaining six villages, all divisions done for administrative and developmental reasons. Each autonomous community is a monarchy ruled by an Eze.
Otulu is a town in Oru West local government area of Imo State, Nigeria. It is located along the Owerri-Onitsha Federal Highway in Imo State. Approaching from Owerri to Onitsha you will get to Awo-Omanma, Amiri and then Otulu after which you have Mgbidi; while from Onitsha to Owerri you have Otulu after Mgbidi.
Osina is a town in Ideato North Local Government of Imo State, Nigeria and is under Orlu senatorial zone. Osina has four villages: Eluama, Uhualla, Ofeke, Umuduru/Umuogbu (Durunogbu). The Nnewi – Okigwe road passes through Osina. The Awka – Umuahia road also passes through Osina.
The Anglican Province of Owerri is one of the 14 ecclesiastical provinces of the Church of Nigeria. It comprises 12 dioceses. The Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Owerri and Bishop of Okigwe is Most Rev. David Onuoha, who was elected in July 2020.
Henry Okeke is an Anglican Bishop in Nigeria.
The Anglican Diocese of Ideato is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria. Anglican diocese of Ideato is an African diocese. The diocese was created out of the then Okigwe-Orlu Diocese The current bishop is Henry Okeke.
The Anglican Diocese of Okigwe South is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria.
The Anglican Diocese of Orlu is one of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The current bishop is Benjamin Chinedum Okeke.
The Anglican Diocese of Okigwe is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The current bishop is David Onuoha.
The Anglican Diocese of Isi Mbano is one of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The current bishop is Godson Udochukwu Ukanwa.
The Anglican Diocese of Mbaise is one of 12 within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The inaugural bishop was Cyril Chukwuka Anyanwu who was succeeded by Bright Joseph Egemasi Ogu. Thecurrent bishop is Chamberlain Chinedu Ogunedo.
The Anglican Diocese of Ikeduru is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria. It was established in 2009. Its current bishop is Emmanuel Maduwike.
The Anglican Diocese of Oru is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria. The current bishop is Geoffrey Chukwunenye.
The Anglican Diocese of Egbu is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria: the current bishop is Geoffrey Enyinnaya Okorafor.
The Anglican Diocese of Ohaji/Egbema is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria: the current bishop is Chidi Collins Oparaojiaku.
The Anglican Diocese of On the Lake is one of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, itself one of fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria: the current bishop is Chijioke Oti.
