The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry Ndukuba has approved the appointment of The Venerable Barr. Festus Opara, PhD, as the new General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.
A document released by the outgoing General Secretary, the Ven. Dr. Paul Dajur, Ven. Opara’s appointment followed a rigorous and merit-based selection process in which he performed excellently and emerged as the most suitable candidate for the office.
His appointment, according to a statement signed by Korede Akintunde, Communication Officer, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, became necessary after the outgoing General Secretary, Dr. Dajur, was elected the Bishop of the newly created Diocese of Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese in September.
The General Secretary serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Church, working closely with the Primate to ensure the effective coordination of the Church’s national activities, communications, and governance in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria.
His appointment takes effect from Saturday, 1 November 2025.
The Primate expressed his confidence that the passion, dedication, and wealth of experience will greatly contribute to his work in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, and prayed that the Lord who has called him to this role will grant him wisdom, grace, and strength to serve faithfully to the glory of His Name and for the good of His Church.
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