ADASU, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio

Biographical record

Title

Rev.

Gender

Male

Source of Publication

NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)

Date of Birth

June 12, 1945

Status

Died

Date of Death

20 November 2005

State of Origin

Benue State

Place of Birth

Awajir, Benue State

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Married

Profession

Clergy
Politician
Administrator
Educationist

Education Level

Tertiary

Schools Attended with Dates

St. Pius Primary School, Mbazerem; Christ the King College Awajir, 1961; St. James Junior Seminary Keffi; St. Augustine Major Seminary Jos; St. John University, Jamaica; University of America, USA;

Educational Qualification

BD, MRE

Previous Appointments

Appointed Senior Inspector of Education, Ministry of Education, lecturer at various times, Colleges and Schools in Jos, Otukpo, Adikpo and College of Education, Katsina-Ala; Dean, Makurdi Deanery, Diocese; Vicar-General, Makurdi Diocese; Executive Governor, Benue State, 1991-93; Associate Professor, Religion and Philosophy, Benue State University; member, Christian Pilgrim's Welfare Board; member, Benue State Council on Prerogative of Mercy and on the Advisory Council, Episcopal Commission on Africa; member, Board of the College of Education, Katsina-Ala; Chairman, Presbyterial Council, Dean, Makurdi Deanery Diocese

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

Yes

If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates

member, defunct Social Democratic Party, (SDP); member, Constituent Assembly, governor, Benue State, 1991-93

Awards and Honours

Ambassador-in-Command, by the Baptist Convention of Nigeria; fellowship (FIAM) Hons, Certified and Distinguished Public Administrator (CDPA); Certified and Distinguished Religious Leader (CDRL); Address: Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State

Creative Work/Major Exhibitions

Understanding African Religion, Part I

Notable Quotes

I am in politics to baptise politics and make it pure