We give thanks to God for the election of 15 new bishops in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), announced by the Primate, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba. These faithful servants—Samuel Ogunmiluyi, Francis Bankole, Boma Briggs, Adewole Ajayi, Richard Okpara, Benjamin Idume, Bode Otenaike, David Michson, Paul Dajur, Luka Allu, Ifeanyi Akunna, Ebenezer Familoni, Solomon Adewumi, Rika Ibrahim, and Ayuba Kanta—will soon take up ministry in the new dioceses.
Please pray that God will strengthen them to proclaim Christ faithfully and reach the nations with the good news of salvation. Ask that their teaching and preaching would be bold, clear, and centred on God’s Word, so that many might come to know and follow Jesus.
Pray also that the Lord would equip them to nurture leaders and contend for the truth in every place they serve. May their consecration bring glory to Christ, grow His church across Nigeria, and encourage faithful Anglicans throughout the world.