Church of Nigeria Officials

General Synod Representatives

Chancellor:
Hon. Justice Lady Chioma Nwosu Iheme, LLB
C/o Cathedral of Transfiguration of the Lord, Owerri


Deputy Cancellor:
Hon. Justice Nonye Okoronkwo, LLB
C/o. Christ’s Church, Owerri.
 
Joint Registrars & Clerks:
1. Barr. Sir Ndukwe Nnawuchi, LLB
C/o. Christ’s Church, Owerri
2. Hon. Barr. Chukwuma Ekomaru, LLB
C/o Cathedral of Transfiguration of the Lord, Owerri.
 
Clerical Synod Secretary :
Ven. S.C. Ikpemo, PGDE
C/o. Bishop’s Bourne,
P. M. B. 1063, Owerri.
 
Lay Synod Secretary:
Emmanuel Okey Nzewuihe KSC, B.Sc.
C/o. Emmanuel Church, Ihitoha-Uratta.
 
President,  Women's Ministries:
Mrs. Eunice Okorocha, Ph.D.
C/o. Bishop’s Bourne, P.M.B. 1063, Owerri.
 
Secretary,  Women's Ministries:
Mrs. Jessie Ihenacho, B.Sc. (Hons)
C/o. Bishop’s Bourne,
PMB 1063, Owerri
 
Administrative Secretary:
Timothy C. Anuchauka, B.A. (Hons)
C/o. Bishop’s Bourne,
PMB 1063, Owerri
 
Principal Accountant:
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    Acting Principal Accountant:
    Revd. Japhet Nwachukwu, B.A

     

    Acting Treasurer:
    Revd. Timothy Nwachukwu, M. Sc.

     

    Chairman Diocesan Finance Committee: 
    Bar. (Dame) V. O. Eronini, LLB
    C/o. Rufus Eronini Chambers,
    No. 3, Ama JK, Owerri

     

    Chairman Diocesan Budget Committee
    Sir Israel Ekezie, B.A.
     
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    Chairman, Diocesan Finance Committee:
    • Bar. (Dame) V. O. Eronini, B.L.
    C/o. Rufus Eronini Chambers,
    No. 3, Ama JK, Owerri
     
    Acting Director, Diocesan Educational Commission:
    Sir Dan Onwukwe, Phd
     C/o Uzii Mission Office
     
    Secretary Diocesan Educational Commission:
    Revd. Ferdinand Osunwa
    C/o Uzii Mission Office

     

    Supervisor of Schools:
    Revd. Chris Mbah, M.Sc.
    C/o. c/o Uzii Mission Office
     
    Coordinator, Diocesan projects & Resource
    Management:
    Revd Chike Samuelson, M.B.A.
    C/o. Bishop’s Bourne, PMB 1063, Owerri
     
    Asst. Co-ordinator, Diocesan Projects & Resources Management Services:
    Mr. Godffery Iroenyenwa, B.Sc.
     C/o Bishops Bourne, P.M.B. 1063, Owerri
     
    Secretary Works & Maintenance:
     Mr. Ben Anyanwu, B.Sc.
    C/o Bishops Bourne, P.M.B. 1063, Owerri

     

    Director, Diocesan (Episcopal) Pastoral Ministry:
    Revd Canon Zion Ngoka B.A.
    C/o. Bishop’s Bourne, PMB 1063, Owerri
     
    Director, Diocesan Directorate for Mission & Evangelism:
    Venerable (Engr.) Obioma Okere, M.A.,
    c/o St. Andrew’s Church, Aladinma Owerri
     
    Director of Ordinands:
    Ven. E.C.N. Onwubuariri, JP
    C/o St. Peter’s (Ang.) Church, Alaenyi, Ogwa.
     
    Director of Post Ordination Training:
    Ven. G.E.I. Nwaneri, JP
    C/o St. Mark’s (Ang.) Church Orogwe
     
    Chairman, Committee for Pastoral Staff, Higher Education and Evaluation:
    Prof. Mike Nwachukwu, KSC
     Federal University of Technology, Owerri
     
    Secretary Committee for Pastoral Staff Higher Education & Evaluation:
    Ven. Donald Oguike, M.A.
    c/o Emmanuel Church, Ihitaoha, Uratta
     
    Co-ordinator, Diocesan Medical Mission:
    Dr. Sir Ernest Nwaigbo
     
    Co-ordinator, Diocesan Security :
    Barr. Durueke, LLB
    Services C/o CATOL, Owerri

    CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, OWERRI (CATOL), P.M.B. 163, Owerri, Tel: 083-231569

     

     

    HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS

    Archdeacon Dennis Seminary Mbieri:                                       Revd Canon E.C. Igboasoiyi, M.Ed.

    Dora Chinyere Nwankiti Juniorate, Inyishi:                                Lady Chinyere Nwankiti, M.Ed.

    Transfiguration Seminary, Umunkwo:                                       Sir Robert Chiedo, B.A. (Hons)

    Mary Sumner Primary/Nursery School, Amakohia:                   Mrs. A.N. Ikpemo, B.Ed. (Hons)

    Transfiguration International  Schools, Owerri                          Ven. A. A. Ukonu (Superintendent)

                                                                                                      Prof. Sir. Edward Banigo (Co-ordinator)
                                                                                                      CATOL, Transfiguration Hills, Owerri.
     
    St. Paul’s Comprehensive Nursery/                                           Ven. Emmanuel Opara (Superintendent)
    Primary School, Ubomiri:                                                             St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ubomiri.
     
    Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration, Owerri          Ven. Albert Ukonu, B.Sc.
    Archdeacon:                                                                            PMB 1063, Owerri, Tel. 083 - 231569
     
    Christ Church Archdeaconry, Owerri                              Revd. Canon James Onyekwelibe, M.A.
    Archdeacon:                                                                            Christ Church, P.O. Box 73, Owerri
     
    Uratta-North Archdeaconry                                               Revd Canon J.B.C. Njoku, B.Sc. (Hons)
    Administrator:                                                                         St. Titus Church, Umuoba, Uratta Owerri
     
    Uratta-South Archdeaconry                                              Ven. Donald C. A. Oguike, Dip. Th.
    Administrator:                                                                         Uratta, Owerri
     
    Atta Archdeaconry                                                             Ven. J.U.A. Alozie, Dip.Th,
    Archdeacon:                                                                          C/o St. Matthew’s Church, Atta Ikeduru
     
    Obazu Mbieri Archdeaconry                                            Revd. Can. B.O. Nwaneri, B.Ed.
    Archdeacon:                                                                          C/o Holy Trinity Church, Obazu Mbieri.
     
    Orogwe Archdeaconry                                                     Ven. Godwin Nwaneri, JP, Dip.Th.
    Archdeacon:                                                                          C/o St. Mark’s Church, Orogwe.
     
    Avu Archdeaconry                                                            Ven. Sebastine Obi, M.A.
    Archdeacon:                                                                         C/o Emmanuel Church, Avu.
     
    Ogwa Archdeaconry                                                        Ven. E.C.N. Onwubuariri, JP, Dip.Th,
    Archdeacon:                                                                        C/o St. Peter’s Church, Alaenyi Ogwa.
     
    Inyishi Archdeaconry                                                       Ven. Donatus U.A. Oguamanam, Dip.Th.
    Archdeacon:                                                                         C/o St. Peter’s Church, Umuoziri Inyishi.
     
    Eziama-Obiato Archdeaconry                                         The Revd. Canon Evans Kemka, HND,
    Administrator:                                                                       C/o St. Thomas’ Church, Eziama-Obiato.
     
    Akabo Archdeaconry                                                       Ven. Emmanuel Maduwike B.Sc.,
    Administrator:                                                                        C/o St. Andrew’s Church, Akabo.
     
    Umunkwo Archdeaconry                                               The Revd. Japheth Anumudu, B.Ed.,
    Administrator:                                                                      C/o. St. Stephen’s Church, Umunkwo
     
    Oguta Archdeaconry                                                      Revd Canon Dennis Onyekuru, B.Sc.,
    Supervising Administrator:                                                 C/o. St. Mary’s Church, Oguta
     
    Obinze Archdeaconry                                                    Revd Canon Josiah Emeribe, BA. Ed,
    Administrator:                                                                    C/o. Michael’s Church, Obinze
     
    Orodo Archdeaconry                                                    Rev. Canon Chike Anurigwo, B.A.Ed. Dip.Th Dip.RS
    Administrator:                                                                   C/o. Emmanuel Church, Okwu

     

    Umunoha Administrative Area                                   Revd Canon J. O. Okereke
    Administrator:                                                                   Christ Church, Umunoha
     
    Amaimo Administrative Area                                    Revd Canon Ikechukwu I. Ihemtuge, B.Sc.
    Administrator:                                                                   St. John’s Church, Amaimo
     
    Achi Mbieri Administrative Area                             Revd Canon Richard Egeolu, BA. Ed.
    Administrator:                                                                  St. Luke’s Church, Achi
     
    Amaike-Mbieri Administrative Area                      Revd Simeon Duruji, B.Ed.
    Administrator:                                                                St. Paul’s Church, Ubakuru-Mbieri
     
    Umudim Administrative Area                                  Revd Emmanuel Nwachukwu
    Interim Administrator:                                                    St. Barnabas Church, Umudim

     
     
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    CLERGY IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS

    1. Revd Canon Isaac Ihiasota, Ph.D                                                   U.S.A.

    2. Revd Canon Rowland Maduka,  Ph.D.                                          AICE, Owerri

    3. Revd Canon Jeremiah Metuonu, M.A.                                          AICE, Owerri

    4. Ven. Donald Oguike, M.A.                                                           AICE, Owerri

    5. Revd Christian Madubuine, M.A.                                                 AICE, Owerri

    6. Ven. Engr. O.E. Okere, M.A                                                        Federal Polytechnic Owerri

    7. Revd. Chris Ogbugh, M.Sc                                                          Federal Polytechnic Owerri

    8. Revd Gideon Iheanacho, M.A.                                                   Trinity College, Umuahia

    9. Revd. Ernest Onuoha B.A                                                         Trinity College, Umuahia

    10. Revd. A.C. Chukwuocha, B.Sc.                                              FUT, Owerri

    11. Ven. Paul Nwaozuzu, B.Sc.                                                     Oxford, UK

    CLERGY & LAITY ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

    1. Director of Mission and Evangelism                                       Revd Canon Engr. O.E. Okere, M.A.

    2. Youth Chaplain                                                                      Revd Canon Japhet Anumudu, B.Sc.

    3. Youth Pastor                                                                        Timothy Ashama

    4. Co-ordinator, Youth Ministries                                               Revd. Ferdinand Mbalisi

    5. Chaplain Women Ministries                                                    Revd. Canon Evans Kemka

    6. Chaplain, Children Evangelism Ministry

    7. Director, Episcopal Pastoral Ministry  Team                      Revd Canon Zion Ngoka, B.A.

    8. Director of Ordinands                                                       Ven. E.C.N. Onwubuariri

    9. Assistant                                                                          Revd Canon Zion Ngoka, B.A.

    10. Director, Post Ordination Training                                   Ven. G.E.I. Nwaneri

    11. Asst. Director, Post Ordination Training                          Revd. Chike Samuelson

    12. Chaplain – Non Pastoral Staff Welfare                           Revd Canon Bertram Nwanebu, Dip.Th.

    13. Co-ordinator, Catechists & Church Teachers Programme   Ven. Emmanuel Maduwike

    14. Continuing Education & Welfare                                             -

    15. Assistant                                                                            Revd Chris Mbah, M.A.

    16. Director of Lay Ministry                                                      Ven. Albert Ukonu

    17. Assistant                                                                            Revd Canon I.I. Ihemtuge

    18. Chairman Clergy Welfare                                                     Sir Sydney Ukonu, MP

    19. Bishop’s Senior Chaplain                                                    Revd Canon Zion Ngoka

    20. Asst. Bishop’s Chaplain                                                       Revd. Ogechi Ofurum (D)

    21. President, Knights of St. Christopher                                  Sir Israel Ekezie

    22. Vice President                                                                     Sir (Prof.) Mike Nwachukwu

    23. Secretary, Knights of St. Christopher                                 Sir Gab Oduah

    24. Chaplain to the Knights and Ladies                                    Revd. Canon I. I. Ihemtuge

    25. Editor: Christian Voice                                                        Sir Martin Ebe

    26. Diocesan Press Officer                                                      Sir Emma Onumah – C/o IBC, Owerri

    27. Asst. Diocesan Press Officer                                             Revd. Canon Chukwuma Onwuka

    28. Director Diocesan Medical Mission Team                             Dr. Ernest Nwaigbo, KSC

    29. Chaplain to Retired Clergy/Pastoral Church Workers           Revd. Chijioke Oti

    30. Asst. Chaplain to the above                                                 Revd. Timothy Igbokwe

    31. Co-ordinator Institute for Theology & Missions in Africa (ITAMA)     Revd. Arch. Dennis Nkachukwu

    32. Superintendent Uzii Mission Compound and Programmes                Revd. Chike Samuelson

    33. Asst. Co-ordinator (ITAMA)                                                              Revd. Chris Ogbugh

                                                                                                                    Revd. Mike Ndukwe

                                                                                                                   Revd. Canon Zion Ngoka

                                                                                                                   Revd. Steve Anukam

    34. Diocesan Lands Officer                                                                 Sir Timothy Ekezie

    35. Dorcas’ Ministry (Clergy & Pastoral Staff) widows                         Dame Phoebe Anyanwu

    36. Prison Ministry (Operation Philemon)                                                 Revd. Kingsley Njoku

    37. Hospital Ministry                                                                               Revd. Canon Sam Anumihe

     
    RETIRED CLERGY

    1. Ven. Davidson Uchegbu                                                  C/o. St. Peter’s Church, Onicha Ezinihitte, Mbaise

    2. Revd Canon Godwin Onwubiko                                       C/o. St. John’s Church, Amumara

    3. Revd Godwin Emenalo                                                      C/o. St. Jude’s Church, Atta

    4. Revd Canon Francis N wachukwu                                    C/o. Holy Trinity Church, Iho

    5. Ven. Dr. Vincent Uzoho                                                     St. Barnabas Church, Umudim

    6. Revd Canon RSA Oguzie                                                   C/o. St. James’ Church, Amaimo I

     

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