Festus Nwafili

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Festus Nwafili is the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ndokwa, which is one of the Dioceses in the Anglican Province of Bendel, Church of Nigeria. [1] He was elected Bishop of Ndokwa on 6 June 2023 at the Episcopal Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) [2] . He was consecrated on 27 August 2023. [3] and Enthroned as the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ndokwa on 30 August 2023 [1] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The memoir of Ven. Festus Nwafili, The Bishop - Elect of The Diocese of Ndokwa | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)". 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  2. ↑ Badejo, Babafemi A. (2023-08-30). "Religion And The Crusade Against Corruption In Nigeria" . Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  3. ↑ Sokoya, Seyi (2023-07-16). "Anglican Communion to present Dean, two Archbishops, consecrates four bishops August 27". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  4. ↑ "Akinfenwa to Ang Bishops: Your election not an achievement". Church Times. August 27, 2023.
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