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Festus Nwafili

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Festus Nwafili
Bishop Diocese of Ndokwa
Procession of the Rt. Revd Nwafili in to the Cathedral Church of Christ Obiaruku for his enthronement.
ChurchChurch of Nigeria
DioceseDiocese of Ndokwa
In officeSeptember 2023 – present
PredecessorDavid Obiosa
Orders
ConsecrationAugust 2023
by Henry Ndukuba
Personal details
Born (1976-04-19) 19 April 1976 (age 48)
SpouseEvelyn Nwamaka Uzorka-Nwafili

Festus Uzorka Nwafili (born 19 April 1976), at Ndokwa East, is the Bishop of Ndokwa Diocese in the Anglican Communion.[1] He was consecrated Bishop of Ndokwa in 2023.[2]

Background and early life

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Festus Uzorka Nwafili was born in Obeche-Inyi in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State. He got his First school leaving certificate in 1987 and his Senior Secondary Certificate in 1996. In 2001, he got his Bachelor of Arts Degree and Diploma in Theology from St. Paul's University College, Awka, and Master's in Art from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in 2010.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Badejo, Babafemi A. (2023-08-30). "Religion And The Crusade Against Corruption In Nigeria". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  2. ^ Rapheal (2023-08-28). "Anglican Communion gets 2 Archbishops, 4 Bishops, Dean in Lagos". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. ^ "The memoir of Ven. Festus Nwafili, The Bishop - Elect of The Diocese of Ndokwa | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)". 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2024-04-28.