Chukwuma Chinekezi Oparah // ⓘ[1] is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria.[2]

Oparah is the current Bishop of Owerri.[3]

He was born on 26 October 1969 in Dimoma Obuzi, Amankuta Mbieri in  Mbaitoli, Imo State.

He has a PhD in Biblical Studies and an MA in Religious Studies from the University of Uyo and a BA from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a Diploma in Theology from Trinity (Union) Theological College, Umuahia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Trinity College of Ministerial Arts, Aba.[4]

He was Archdeacon of Ibeama Ogwa Archdeaconry until he was elected Bishop of Owerri on 18 September 2018 at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter's, Minna, Diocese of Minna, Niger State.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Anglican Communion
  2. ↑ Anglican Ink
  3. ↑ facebook
  4. 1 2 Owerri, Anglican Diocese Of (2018-11-23). "ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OWERRI: Profile of Bishop Chukwuma Chinekezi Oparah PhD". ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OWERRI. Retrieved 2021-03-26.


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