*Bishop Elabor, Dr. Ohens, Hon. Ibhamawu
Dr. Joseph Adonor Ohens, the Global President of the Annunciation Catholic College Irrua Old Boys Association and Hon. Jonathan Aigbokhan Ibhamawu, Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, alongside several other dignitaries, will be honored at the 3rd Session of the 8th Synod of the Anglican Church in Ekpoma, Edo State. The prestigious award and recognition ceremony forms a key highlight of the gathering, celebrating outstanding contributions to society and the church community.
The Synod, themed “Surge et Lucre: The Church on Mission,” is scheduled for June 28 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Idumabo, Ekpoma, Edo State. His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, will attend as the Special Guest of Honour, underscoring the significance of the event within the state.
The programme is organised by the Diocese of Esan, Ecclesiastical Province of Bendel, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). It will be hosted by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Gabriel O. Elabor, OSA, PhD, Bishop of Esan, and Dr. Chidalu U. Elabor, President of the Mothers’ Union and Women’s Guild in the Diocese of Esan.
A rich array of activities has been lined up for the Synod. These include plenary sessions, the presentation of the Bishop’s Charge, leadership and development lectures, mission-oriented discussions, the Youth Synod, and a grand Synod Thanksgiving Service.
Participants can also look forward to inspiring teachings, insightful discussions, strategic deliberations, and opportunities for spiritual renewal. The event will enable the church to reflect deeply on its divine mandate amid the realities of a rapidly changing world.
Distinguished guest speakers at the Synod include Rt. Rev. Richard Opara, Bishop of the Diocese of Omoku, Rivers State; Nnaemeka Anyanacho of the Diocese of the Niger Delta North, Port Harcourt; Professor Matthew Ezebili; and Evangelist Andrew Adelugbe, PhD, among others.
