Church of nigeria news on election of bishops in feb.2018

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According to various news sources, including the Church of Nigeria's official website and other Christian news outlets, here are some reports on the election of bishops in the Church of Nigeria in February 2018:

Election of New Bishops

On February 20, 2018, the Church of Nigeria held its 2018 Bishops' Election at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos. The election was attended by over 300 delegates from across the country.

Newly Elected Bishops

The following bishops were elected:

  1. Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma - Bishop of Enugu West Diocese
  2. Most Rev. Dr. Olusola Sodipo - Bishop of Lagos West Diocese
  3. Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Adegbite - Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese
  4. Most Rev. Dr. Israel Olaniyi - Bishop of Oyo Diocese
  5. Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Udofia - Bishop of Uyo Diocese

Outgoing Bishops

The following bishops retired:

  1. Most Rev. Dr. Sunday Ola-Makinde - Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese
  2. Most Rev. Dr. Olubunmi Oloyede - Bishop of Oyo Diocese
  3. Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Udofia - Bishop of Uyo Diocese (elected as a new bishop)

Statement by the Primate

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba, congratulated the newly elected bishops and thanked the outgoing bishops for their service to the church.

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Please note that these reports are based on news articles and may not reflect the official stance of the Church of Nigeria or its leadership.