Israel Kelue Okoye Explained

Israel Kelue Okoye[1] is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria:[2] he is the current Bishop of Ihiala,[3] one of nine within the Anglican Province of the Niger, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[4]

He was consecrated as a bishop (to serve as Bishop of Ihiala) on 24 July 2016 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral in Ikeja; prior to his election, he was serving as General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Okoye, Israel 'Kelue [WorldCat Identities]].
  2. https://guardian.ng/tag/israel-kelue-okoye/ The Guardian, Nigeria
  3. Web site: Anglican Communion: Position. Anglican Communion. Office. Anglican Communion Website.
  4. Web site: Our Provinces | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
  5. https://anglican-nig.org/church-of-nigeria-anglican-communion-elects-3-new-bishops-new-dean-and-2-archbishops/ Church of Nigeria — elects 3 new bishops, new dean and 2 archbishops.