Gafcon welcomes new Primate of Nigeria

GAFCON/FCA welcomes new Primate of Nigeria

Media Statement 16/9/09

Archbishop Nicholas Orogodo Okoh has been elected as the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

The news of his election was announced after Episcopal Synod held on 15th September, 2009.

56 year old Archbishop Okoh is currently the Archbishop of Bendel Province and bishop of Asaba.

Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen, general secretary of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (FCA) welcomed the news “Nicholas Okoh was present at the foundation of GAFCON and has played a leading part in the movement. Archbishop Okoh has made a significant contribution as the Chairman of the Theological Resource group. He is an able and committed Christian leader and we warmly welcome his appointment.”