Church of Nigeria Officials

General Synod Representatives

Chancellor:
Sir. (Chief) John N. Obonna L.L.B
No. 3, Azikiwe Road,P.O. Box 302, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-220832

Registrars:
1. Sir. (Dr.) Amos I. Opaigbeogu  M.A.
 14, Macaulay Street, Umuahia
Tel: 088-220408
2. Hon. Justice Lady Stella A. Nwakanma LL.B.
 Judge of Abia State High Court, Umuahia,
 Tel: 088-221149

Legal Adviser:
Hon. Justice Chidozie B. U. Wogu, LL.B.
C/o St Silas’ Church, Old Umuahia.
Tel: 088-223858

Legal Officers:
1. Barr. (Mrs) Dibugwu Ogbonnaya, LL.B. (UNN)
Onugo Chambers, 24, Arochukwu Street,
Umuahia. Tel: 088 – 222884; 0803 – 5660922.

 

2. Barr. (Lady) Uzoamaka Uche Ikonne,
Ministry of Justice, Umuahia, Abia State.

 

3. Hon. Justice A. Onwuchekwa,
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia,
Abia State.

 

4. Barr. Ezebuiro Ukatta Esq.,
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia,
Abia State.

 

5. Barr. Nduka Nelkon Nduka,
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia,
Abia State.

Administrative Secretary :
Rev. Canon C. U. Kelechukwu,
St Stephen’s Cathedral Parsonage
P. O. Box 96, Umuahia. Tel: 0804-3317674.

Bishop's Secretary :
Mr. Godwill O. C. Nwankwonta, Dip. C. S.
Bishopscourt, St. Stephen’s Cathedral Compound,
P. O. Box 96,Umuahia.
Tel: 088-220311; 0803-7404692.

President Diocesan Mother's Union/ Women's Guild:
Mrs. Nne Patience Nwosu, B. Ed.
Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-220311; 0803-7415452.

Clerical Synod Secretary:
Rev. Canon Geoffrey O. Ibeabuchi, H. N. D.
St Andrew’s Church, Nsukwe/Amibo, Ubakala, Umuahia.

Lay Synod Secretary:
Sir. Geoffrey .A. Onyeadi
St. Paul's Church, Uzuakoli Road, Umuahia.

Financial Secretary:
Rev. Canon Ebenezer M. E. Ohuocha, MBIM
Central Office, St Stephen’s Cathedral Compound, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-221037.
 
Financial Adviser:
Rev. Canon Augustine C. U. Uchendu, B.A.
St Michael’s Church, Ohiya, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803-7446534.

 

 Treasurer:
Sir Dr. Albert O. Uhiara,
C/o Diocesan Office, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-221037.

Bishop's Chaplain:
Rev. Jonathan C. Iruke,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 8751843.

Youth Chaplain:
Rev. Canon Geoffrey O. Ibeabuchi,
St. Stephen’s Parsonage, Okwuta, Afara-Ibeku.
Tel: 0803 – 0859430.

Lady Worker:
Barr. (Mrs.) Dibugwu Ogbonnaya, LL.B.
Women’s Work Office, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-221037; 0803-5660922.

Diocesan Communicators:
1. Sir Nnamdi J. Asinu-Anosike, MNIPR,
MABS Group (Nig.), 30, Palm Lane,
Uzuakoli Road, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-221700, 220082.
2.  Rev. Canon Obinna D. C. Ibezim, M.A.,
St. Peter’s Church, Ekenobizi, Umuopara, Umuahia.
3.  Rev. Canon Daniel Kalu, B.A.,
St. Augustine's Parsonage, Umuadiawa Umuhu
4. Mrs. Gloria I. Abiakam
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-221037.

Government House Contact Staff:
Rev. Canon Paul Nwakanma,
 St Mark’s Church, Nsirimo, Ubakala, Umuahia.

Medical Advisers:
1. Sir Dr. Augustus U. Mbanaso,
Chief Medical Director, Healing Cross Hospital,
Umuahia. Tel: 088-222373.
2 Sir Dr. John C. Ezenwa,
All Saints’ Hospital, Umuahia. Tel: 088-220874.
3. Sir Dr. Nathaniel O. Inekwe,
Sun-Shine Hospital, Ndume-Ibeku.
Tel: 088-222951.

Education Secretary:
Sir Jeremiah C. Nwabugwu, B.Ed.,
C/o Diocesan Office, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.

Education Adviser:
Sir Dr. Ibeabuchi N. Eleazu, Ph.D.,
C/o Bishopscourt, P.O. Box 96, Umuahia
 President A.Y.F:
Mr. Stanley O. Ariwodo,
St Luke’s Church, Amakama, Olokoro, Umuahia.
 
Director General of Music:
Ven. Bennett U. O. Egesi, B.Ed.
Archdeaconry House, Holy Trinity Church, Ubakala, Umuahia.
 

 

  
Secretary MU/WG/GG:
Lady Nnenna Ogbonna
C/o Women’s Work Office, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
 
Diocesan Architect:
Sir. (Architect) Chika Azubuine
St. Micheal Church, Okaiuga.

Diocesan Engineer:
Sir Engr. L. O. Ndubuka
St. Luke’s Church, Amakama, Olokoro, Umuahia.

Economic Adviser:
Rev. Canon Isaac Emeahara,
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
 
Student Affairs Adviser:
Dame Dr. Abigail I. Ajoku, KSM
C/o Bishopscourt, P.O. Box 96, Umuahia

Joint Auditors:
1. Sir C. O. Uwaegbulam
2. Chief S. A. Ogbonna
C/o Diocesan Office, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
 
Anglican Children's Ministry Chaplain:
Barr. (Mrs) Dibugwu Ogbonnaya, B.L.
 C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia,
Abia State. Tel: 0805 – 3672105.

EFAC Zonal Cordinator:
Rev. Canon Geoffrey O. Ibeabuchi,
St Stephen’s Parsonage, Okwuta, Afara-Ibeku.
Tel: 0803 – 0859430.
 
EFAC Sub-Zonal Cordinator:
Rev. Jonathan Iruke,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 8751843.

Women's Ministry Chaplain:
Rev. Jonathan Iruke,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 8751843.
 
Prisons Chaplain:
Rev. Emmanuel Onuoha,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
 
Lay Readers Chaplain:
Rev. John Uzoka,
St Andrew’s Parsonage, Ehume Parish, Umuopara.
 
Boys & Girls' Brigade Chaplain:
Rev. Daniel I. Akwara,
St Paul’s Parsonage, Ogbodiukwu/Umuanya, Umuopara.
Tel: 0803 – 5409591.
 
Knights Chaplains:
1. Rev. Canon Clement U. Kelechukwu,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
2. Rev. Canon Isaac Emeghara,
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
3.   Rev. Christian Ogbu,
C/o Bishopscourt, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
4. Mrs. Patience Kelechukwu,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-220249.
 
Bishop's Examining Chaplains:
1. Ven. A. O. Abazie,
St Peter’s Church, Afarata, Afara-Ibeku, Umuahia
 
2. Ven. Emma. C. Ejianya,
St Michael’s Church, Okaiuga.
Tel: 0805 - 6741398
 
3. Ven. Bennett U. O. Egesi,
Holy Trinity Church, Ubakala, Umuahia.
Tel: 0805 - 2472445
 
4. Rev. Canon Sam. I. Onuoha,
St Mary’s Church, Ohokobe, Ndume-Ibeku, Umuahia.
 
5. Rev. Canon Obinna Ibezim,
St Peter’s Church, Ekenobizi - Umuopara, Umuahia. Tel: 0803 – 2361117.
 
M. C. A. Chaplain:
Rev. Herbert Eche,
St. Paul’s Church, Low Cost Housing Estate, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 7419614.
 
Bishop’s Chaplain:
Rev. Jonathan C. Iruke,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 8751843.
 
Diocesan Intercessory Ministry Chaplain:
Rev. Canon Geoffrey O. Ibeabuchi,
 St Stephen’s Parsonage, Okwuta, Afara-Ibeku.
Tel: 0803 – 0859430.
 
Diocesan Action Committee on AIDS Coordinator:
1. Rev. Canon Obinna Obizem,
St Peter’s Church, Ekenobizi - Umuopara, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 2361117
 
2. Lady Chinyelu Okoye,
C/o St Stephen’s Cathedral, P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 0803 – 7409949.
 
Diocesan Social Welfare Department Chaplain:
Rev. Canon Justice Ekwuribe,
 St. Andrew’s Church, Nsukwe/Amibo, Ubakala.
Tel: 0805 – 2424293.
 
CHURCH OF NIGERIA STANDING COMMITTEE

 
1. Rt. Rev. Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu, Ph.D. - Bishop
2. Sir John N. Obonna – Chancellor
3. Rev. Canon Geoffrey O. Ibeabuchi
 
EASTERN STATES DIOCESES JOINT PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
 
1. Rt. Rev. Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu, Ph.D. - Bishop
2. Rev. Canon Augustine C. Uchendu
 
CHURCH OF NIGERIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 
1. Rev. Jonathan C. Iruke
2. Sir John N. Obonna
3.
NIGER DELTA PROVINCIAL COUNCIL

 
1. Rt. Rev. Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu, Ph.D. - Bishop
2. Revd Canon Augustine C. Uchendu
 
NIGER DELTA PROVINCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 
1. Rev. Canon Geoffrey O. Ibeabuchi
2. Sir John N. Obonna - Chancellor


ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL, UMUAHIA

Canon In-Charge:
Rev. Canon Clement U. Kelechukwu,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, M.Ed. P. O. Box 96, Umuahia.
Tel: 088-220249.

 

 
 
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INSTITUTIONS

1. Ven. Dr Sydney Ugwunna, Ph.D.                                 Trinity College, Umuahia

2. Rev. Canon Charles Amuzie, M.A.                                U. S. A.

3. Rev. Canon Oligwe Igwe, M.A.                                      Birmingham, UK.

4. Rev. Canon Joshua Uwaoma, B.Sc.                              Government College, Umuahia

5. Rev. Godwin Mgbemena, B.Sc.                                      Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

6. Ven. Bennett U. O. Egesi, B.A.                                       St Mary Magdalene Anglican Girls’ Seminary, Ubakala, Umuahia

7. Ven. Dick C. Ahamba, B.A.                                            As above

8. Rev. Canon Jonathan Umesi, M.A.                                As above

9. Rev. Cornelius Nwagwu                                              As above

10. Rev. Peter Elezie                                                         As above.

11. Rev. Canon Samuel C. Njoku, B.A.                            University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

RETIRED CLERGY

Ven. Amos Okedi, Dip. Th.                                 St Michael’s Church, Okaiuga

2. Ven. Charles I. Ojuruka, Dip. Th.                      St Thomas’ Church, Ubaha

3. Ven. Joshua O. Azubuike, Dip. Th.                  St Michael’s Church, Ossah

4. Rev. Canon T. W. Okwuonu                             St Thomas’ (U.U.A.), Umuntu, Olokoro

5. Rev. T. M. I. Madubugwu                                  C/o St Peter’s Church, Afarata-Ibeku

6. Ven. Elijah Ochulo, Dip. Th.                               St Silas’ Church, Old Umuahia

7. Rev. Wilson Anyim                                            St Peter’s Church, Ekenobizi

8. Rev. Jonah Ukauwa                                         C/o Ubakala Archdeaconry

9. Rev. James Amuta                                           C/o Diocese of Aba

10. Rev. Godwin I. Nwogu                                   C/o Diocese of Aba

11. Rev. Felix Nwoke                                          C/o Diocese of Mbaise

12. Rev. Canon Levi Anyim                                 C/o St John’s Church, Acha

13. Rev. Canon Nathaniel Ejiogu                         C/o Diocese of Aba

14. Ven. Temple Odoemela                                 C/o Okpu-Umuobo Parish, Diocese of Aba

15. Rev. Johnson Eluwa                                     C/o St Michael’s Church, Okwulaga

16. Ven. J. E. N. Iroegbu                                      C/o Holy Trinity, Apumiri, Ubakala

17. Ven. G. O. Agoha                                           C/o St Nicholas’ Church, Ohiya

18. Ven. D. A. Imo                                                C/o St John’s Church, Itaja/Amuzu

19. Ven. Dickson O. L. Uwakwe, B.A.                C/o St Michael’s Church, Ohiya

20. Rev. Canon S. K. Udensi                               C/o All Saints’ Church, Arochukwu

21. Rev. Canon Dr Magnus Adiele                      C/o Okpu-Umuobo Parish, Diocese of Aba.

 

 

 

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