Anglican Church consecrates Familoni, 14 others as Bishops

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has consecrated 15 new bishops, including Dr Olufemi Familoni.

The event was held at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

The Primate of the Church, the Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, urged the newly consecrated bishops to embody the true spirit of shepherding, following the example of Christ, the ‘Chief Shepherd’.

Ndukuba said: “Be a shepherd and not a wolf.

“Feed the flock and do not devour them. Seek the lost, uphold the weak, restore health to the sick, lift the downtrodden, ensure discipline but forget not mercy.”

Preaching during the service, the Most Revd Edmund Akanya admonished the new bishops to be beacons of light in their various dioceses.

Drawing his message from Matthew 5:13–16, he reminded them of the need to maintain their spiritual integrity.

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The cleric said: “Guard your spiritual relevance.

“Do not allow money, sexual temptation, or the influence of powerful people to compromise your calling or diminish your authority. Let your life shine boldly for Christ, standing for truth, purity, humility, love, and holiness.”

The 15 bishops are The Rt. Rev. Samuel Ogunmiluyi, The Rt. Rev. Francis Bankole, The Rt. Rev. Boma Briggs, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Adewole Ajayi, The Rt. Rev. Richard N. Okpara, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Benjamin Idume, The Rt. Rev. Bode Otenaike, The Rt. Rev. David Michson, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Dajur, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Luka B. Allu, The Rt. Rev. Ifeanyi Akunna, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Familoni, and The Rt. Rev. Solomon Adewumi.

The Rt. Rev. Rika G. Ibrahim and The Rt. Rev Dr. Ayuba Kanta, were elected during the Church’s Standing Committee meeting held on 18 September 2025, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Bishop Familoni, who was born to the family of Pa Gabriel Ibitoye Familoni of Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, will oversee the soon-to-be inaugurated Oyo South Missionary Diocese.

Renowned as a distinguished cleric, administrator, and transformational leader, he served as an altar server for more than 25 years before his ordination as a priest.

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