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References
- ↑ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website.
- ↑ "Ecclesiastical Province of Aba | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)" . Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ↑ "Brief History – Bishop John Ezirim Save A Soul Foundation" . Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ↑ "About - Diocese of Aba Ngwa North (Anglican Communion)". www.abangwanorthanglican.net. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
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