Benjamin Chukwuemeka, B.A., clergyman, born April25, 1928,Atta Ikeduru, Imo State; married Dora Chinyere 1954, two sons, one daughter; Education: Avu, Central School 1934-38, Mbieri, Central School, 1939, Atta Central Schools, 1940-42, Dennis Memorial Grammar School, (DMGS), Onitsha, 1942- 46, Durham University, UK, 1955-58; Ca reer: Appointed Anglican Bishop, The Dio cese of Owerri, 1968-98; Archbishop Prov. II, Church of Nigeria, 1996-98; retired as Arch Bishop, 1998; member, AACCCom munications Unit, 1976-84; founder, Akpodim Blind RehabilitationCentre, 1974; Patron (Honorary), Otu Umunna Associa tion, 1986; Chairman, Nigeria Association for Care & Resettlement of Offenders, 1975- 99; National Honour: Justice of Peace, (JP), 1986; OFR, 1983; Honorary Degree: Doctorate Degree by Golden State Univer sity, California, USA, 1986; Publications: A Short History of the Christian Church, Daystar Press, Ibadan, 1966;Obedient unto Death, Dio Printing Press Owerri, 1985; Growth and Development ofthe Church of Nigeria, Ihem Davies Press, Owerri, 1996; Hobbies: walking, aviary, football, gardening; Official Address: 2, Mission Crescent, Aladinma Northern Extension, PO…
Box 31, Owerri, Imo State. Telephone: 083-230919.
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