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Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim

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Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim // ⓘ (born 5 August 1962) is a Nigerian Anglican bishop.[1]

Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim
Archbishop of Niger
Bishop of Awka
ChurchChurch of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
ArchdioceseEcclesiastical Province of the Niger
DioceseDiocese of Awka
AppointedArchbishop: 24 September 2019
Orders
Ordination1994
Consecration12 September 2010
Personal details
Born (1962-08-05) August 5, 1962 (age 64)
Nibo-Nise, Nigeria
ResidenceAwka, Anambra State
SpouseMartha Chioma Ibezim
EducationUniversity of Nigeria

Biography

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Ibezim born on 5 August 1962 in Nibo-Nise and was educated at the University of Nigeria. He was ordained in 1994. he served in Lagos, rising to be an Archdeacon. In 2010, he became Bishop of Awka; and in 2020 Archbishop of Niger.[2]

Ibezim was consecrated a bishop on 12 September 2010 at St Peter's Cathedral, Asaba and installed there as Bishop of Awka on 22 November 2010; he was later (additionally) elected Archbishop in 2019 and installed on 24 September 2019.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "The Rt Revd Alexander Ibezim - The Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) - Anglican Communion". www.worldanglican.com. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  2. ↑ Rapheal (2020-01-22). "Day Awka stood still". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  3. ↑ "Archbishop Ibezim calls for increased security in Southeast". The Authority. Abuja, Nigeria. 22 November 2020.