Anglican Diocese of Ukwa

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The Anglican Diocese of Ukwa [1] is one of nine within the Anglican Province of Aba, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. [2] The inaugural bishop was Uju Obinya and the current bishop is Manasses Chijiokem Okere. [3]

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4°53′14″N7°21′26″E / 4.88722°N 7.35722°E / 4.88722; 7.35722


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