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References
- ↑ "Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)".
- 1 2 "The Rt Revd Blessing Erifeta on Nigerian Anglicans". Nigerian Anglicans. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ Conger, George (2015-10-23). "Fraud allegations made against Nigerian bishop". anglican.ink. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "SAPELE, Nigeria:: Drama as parishioners padlock Bishop, others inside church over alleged financial impropriety | VirtueOnline – The Voice for Global Orthodox Anglicanism". virtueonline.org. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ Conger, George (2017-03-26). "Okoh backs bishop in Sapele diocese split". Anglican Ink © 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
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