The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has elected the Bishop of Akoko, the Rt. Rev’d Jacob Bada, as the new Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo. The decision was officially announced by the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, following the conclusion of the Episcopal Synod held at the All Saints Anglican Church in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
In his remarks, Primate Ndukuba extended his congratulations to the Archbishop-elect. He offered prayers for God’s wisdom, grace, strength, and spiritual guidance as Bada prepares to assume leadership of the province. The Primate further urged members of the Anglican Church to keep Bada in their prayers, particularly as he takes on the significant responsibility of providing spiritual direction and coordinating the affairs of the province.
The Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo is a substantial jurisdiction within the Church of Nigeria, comprising 14 dioceses. These include Akure, Akoko, Ondo, Owo, Ekiti, Ekiti West, Ekiti Oke, Idoani, Ilaje, Ile-Oluji, Irele-Ese-Odo, On the Coast, Ekiti South, and Idanre.
Bada’s election marks a new chapter for the province, with the Archbishop-elect set to oversee the spiritual and administrative functions of these 14 dioceses. The announcement follows the formal proceedings of the Episcopal Synod, which serves as the governing body for such high-level ecclesiastical appointments in the Anglican Communion.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
