Church of Nigeria elects new Archbishop of Ondo province

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has elected the Bishop of Akoko, the Rt. Rev’d Jacob Bada, as the brand new Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo.

The announcement was made by the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, on the conclusion of the Episcopal Synod held on the All Saints Anglican Church, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

Following the election, Primate Ndukuba congratulated the Archbishop-elect and prayed for God’s knowledge, grace, energy, and non secular steerage as he prepares to imagine management of the province.

He additionally urged members of the Anglican Church to recollect Bada of their prayers, significantly as he takes on the duty of offering non secular path and coordinating the affairs of the province.

The Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo includes 14 dioceses: Akure, Akoko, Ondo, Owo, Ekiti, Ekiti West, Ekiti Oke, Idoani, Ilaje, Ile-Oluji, Irele-Ese-Odo, On the Coast, Ekiti South and Idanre.