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 announcement was made by the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, at the conclusion of the Episcopal Synod held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
Following the election, Primate Ndukuba congratulated the Archbishop-elect and prayed for God’s wisdom, grace, strength, and spiritual guidance as he prepares to assume leadership of the province.
He also urged members of the Anglican Church to remember Bada in their prayers, particularly as he takes on the responsibility of providing spiritual direction and coordinating the affairs of the province.
The Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo comprises 14 dioceses: Akure, Akoko, Ondo, Owo, Ekiti, Ekiti West, Ekiti Oke, Idoani, Ilaje, Ile-Oluji, Irele-Ese-Odo, On the Coast, Ekiti South and Idanre.