Ikechi Nwosu

Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu was an Anglican bishop[1] in Nigeria:[2] he was Bishop of Umahia, one of nine dioceses[3] within the Anglican Province of Aba,[4] itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria:[5] He retired in 2019, having been bishop for sixteen years.[6]

Nwosu was born in Ihiagwa on 24 November 1949. He was educated at Trinity Theological College, Umuahia and the University of Nigeria. He was ordained in 1978.[7] [8] He became a Canon in 1987; and an Archdeacon in 1994.

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  1. "Nigerian Diocese of Umuahia Bishop Ikechi Nwosu". Episcopal Church. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  2. "The Most Revd Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu - The Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) - Anglican Communion". worldanglican.com. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  3. "Anglican Diocese of Umuahia". The Girl Generation. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  4. "Ecclesiastical Province of Aba | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)". anglican-nig.org. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  5. "Church of Nigeria news - latest breaking stories and top headlines". TODAY. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  6. "Anglican Diocese Enthrones New Bishop in Umuahia". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  7. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980–1982, London, Church House, 1983, ISBN 0192000101
  8. "NWOSU, Bishop (Dr.) Ikechi Nwachukwu – Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation". blerf.org. Retrieved 2020-07-14.


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