The Anglican Diocese of Okrika[1] is one of ten within the Anglican Province of the Niger Delta, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[2]

The diocese was established in 2003,[3] the first bishop being Tubokosemie Abere.[4] In October 2020 Enoch Atuboyedia became its second Bishop;[5] he was consecrated a bishop on 21 September 2020 at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Abuja.[6]

Bishops

Name Years
Tubokosemie Abere 2003–2020
Enoch Atuboyedia 2020–

References

  1. Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website.
  2. "Our Provinces | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)".
  3. "The Rt Revd Tubokosemie Atere on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. "Bishop Tubokosemie Abere". www.facebook.com.
  5. acnntv. "Enoch Atuboyedia Enthroned As The Bishop, Diocese Of Okrika | Advent Cable Network Nigeria". Retrieved 2021-03-04. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. The Guardian — Bello urges newly ordained Bishops to be good shepherds, not hirelings (Accessed 28 August 2021)


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