Israel Kelue Okoye[1] is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria:[2] he is the current Bishop of Ihiala,[3] one of nine within the Anglican Province of the Niger, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[4]

He was consecrated as a bishop (to serve as Bishop of Ihiala) on 24 July 2016 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral in Ikeja; prior to his election, he was serving as General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Okoye, Israel 'Kelue [WorldCat Identities]".
  2. ↑ The Guardian, Nigeria
  3. ↑ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Position". Anglican Communion Website.
  4. ↑ "Our Provinces | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)".
  5. ↑ Church of Nigeria — elects 3 new bishops, new dean and 2 archbishops. (Accessed 28 August 2021)


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