Chukwuma Oparah
Chukwuma Chinekezi Oparah[1] is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria.[2]
Oparah is the current Bishop of Owerri.[3]
He was born on 26 October 1969 in Dimoma Obuzi, Amankuta Mbieri in Mbaitoli, Imo State.
He has a PhD in Biblical Studies and an MA in Religious Studies from the University of Uyo and a BA from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a Diploma in Theology from Trinity (Union) Theological College, Umuahia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Trinity College of Ministerial Arts, Aba.[4]
He was Archdeacon of Ibeama Ogwa Archdeaconry until he was elected Bishop of Owerri on 18 September 2018 at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter's, Minna, Diocese of Minna, Niger State.[4]
Notes[]
- ^ Anglican Communion
- ^ Anglican Ink
- ^ a b Owerri, Anglican Diocese Of (2018-11-23). "ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OWERRI: Profile of Bishop Chukwuma Chinekezi Oparah PhD". ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OWERRI. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
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