About the 2022 Synod

Synod Date: 6th to 8th May, 2022
Venue: St Peter's Church Abagana

The Synod is the highest legislative body in the Diocese which meets at least once a year. It has three (3) Houses namely:

  1. House of Bishop
  2. House of Clergy and
  3. House of Laity
The Synod is headed by the Diocesan Bishop as the President. The composition of the Synod is Males, Females and Youths between the ages of 25 and 70 years. All Parishes, Institutions, Archdeaconries and various Organizations of the Diocese are fully represented.

Events of the Synod

  1. Courtesy Call/Visits to the Traditional Ruler/President General of the host Community.
  2. Arrival Service in the Church
  3. Opening Service, Ceremonial Opening, Reading of the Bishop’s Charge, Acceptance and Launching of the Same
  4. Plenary Session which considers and approves REPORTS from various Archdeaconries, Parishes, Institutions, Organisations, Directorates and Chaplaincies
  5. Launching of Funds for various Diocesan Projects
  6. Holy Communion Services, Mattins, Bible Study, Outreaches, Crusades and Evangelism
  7. Synopd motions or Motivational Lectures or Talks on Health matters, Education, Road Safety and general enlightenment

Plan and Details of Activities

  • FRIDAY 6th May 2022 – ARRIVAL DAY

    Courtesy Call/Visits, Plantinf of Synod Tree
    Registration of Delegates, Arrival Thanksgiving Service,
    Plenary Session for Reports’ consideration

  • SATURDAY 7th May 2022 – DAY 2:

    Holy Communion Service/Mattins, Bible Study, Presentation of the Bishop’s Charge, Ceremonial Opening Acceptance and Launching of the Bishop’s Charge, Plenary Session Continues

  • c) SUNDAY 8th May 2022 – DAY 3

    Holy Communion Thanksgiving Service, Cutting of the Synod Cakes and Ceremonial Closing of the Synod.



The Planning Committee and Sub-Committees

The Diocesan Central Synod Planning Committee and the Local (Abagana) Synod Planning Committee.

SUB-COMMITTEES:

  • Uniform/Cloth (where necessary/appropriate)
  • History and Documentation
  • Worship
  • Finance
  • Works
  • Entertainments
  • Sourvenir
  • Sanitation
  • Cultural Events
  • Accommodation
  • Publicity
  • Protocol
  • Logistics and Transport
  • Music


DIOCESAN CENTRAL SYNOD PLANNING COMMITTEE

  • Sir Dr Emma Ezenwaji - Chairman
  • Ven Dr Rex Kanu - Admin Asst
  • Sir Pharm George Ezenwa - Member
  • Sir Obi Okechukwu - Member
  • Sir Obi Okechukwu - Member
  • Chief Sir Obidi Ebede - Member
  • Mrs. Loveline Ifeanyi-Umeh - Financial Supervisor
  • Sir Prof Cliff Nwanna - Diocesan Treasurer
  • Sir Arc Okey Chukwuogor - Diocesan Architect
  • Dame Eunice Mesigo - Admin (Education)
  • Sir Barr Felix Uzor, PhD - Legal Secretary
  • Sir Prof C. E. Ezeagba - Deputy Registrar
  • Barr Mrs Comfort Nwafor - Member
  • Prof (Mrs.) Rose Ebenebe - Member
  • Ven Prof D. A. Nkamnebe - Member
  • Nneora Dr I. P, Bosah - Member
  • Sir Evang Emma Okpagu - Member
  • Dame Chika Osinomumu - Member
  • Sir Sunny Okoye - Member
  • Sir Dr Azubuike Oraka - Member
  • Sir Azuka Okeke - Member
  • HRM Igwe Sir Prof Harry Nwosu- Member
  • Ven Sam Okonkwo - Member
  • Ven Silas Ike - Member
  • Nneora Dr Chiazor Anyachebelu- Member
  • Nneora Felicia Nebolisa - Member
  • Nneora Ebele Emendu - Member
  • Revd Canon Jason Onyeakagbusi - Member
  • Revd Canon Charles Chukwurah - Member
  • Ven E. C. Ezeobi - Asst Cleri Synod Secretary
  • Ven Onyinye Ilione - Asst Cleri Synod Secretary
  • Ven Dr C. O. Alokwu - Asst Cleri Synod Secretary
  • Mr. E. C. Okonkwo - Lay Synod Secretary
  • Ven C. C. Mgbemena - Clerical Synod Secretary

DIOCESAN CENTRAL SYNOD PLANNING COMMITTEE

  • Ven Solomon Chidoka - Vicar And Archdeacon
  • Sir Uche Okonkwo - Chairman
  • Sir Surv. Ifeanyi Ajaoku - Vice Chairman
  • Dr Mrs Nneka Aniagor - Secretary
  • Sir Obi Okechukwu - Finance
  • Sir Dr (Pharm) Napoleon Onyechi - Diaspora
  • Sir Pharm George Ezenwa - Music - History/ Documentation
  • Mrs Nkiru Meludu - Publicity
  • Ven Solomon Chidoka - Worship
  • Lady Chidi Okafor - Entertainment
  • Mrs Felicia Eboagu - Fabric
  • Comrade Ndu Umezuluike – Sanitation
  • Nneora Ijeoma Chidoka - Souvenir
  • Hon Tochukwu Nworji - Sound System
  • Rev Canon Jason Onyeakagbusi - Uniformed Organizations
  • Sir (Prof) Samuel Meludu - Synod Gentlemen
  • Iyom Nkiru Okpata - Synod Ladies
  • Rev Chinedu Okoroafo - Synod Boys
  • Nneora Ada Okoye - Synod Girls
  • Sir (Dr) Ugochukwu Enweani - Medical
  • Sir (Barr) M C Akudu - Security
  • Sir Godfrey Bosah - Works
  • Dame (Prof) Ifeoma Enweani Nwokelo - Accommodation/Logistic/Protocol


    • Appeal for Funds Including Purpose of Funds

    There are so many on-going Building projects in the Diocese namely:

    1. The new Archbishop’s Palace, Awka
    2. Rennaisance Modern Polytechnic Mbaukwu
    3. Queens’ Convent, Awka
    4. Faith Specialist Hospital Complex, Awka
    5. Paul University, (Law Faculty Building), Awka
    6. Mary Sumner Vocational Institute, Awka
    7. Diocesan Hospital Project, Awka Ofemili
    8. Mount Zion International Retreat and Resource Centre Awka ETC ETC ETC
    Members are encouraged to donate handsomely to these Legacy Projects since their names will be eternally immortalised. We have records of Donors from 1987 when the first Synod of the Diocese was held at St. Faith’s Pro-Cathedral, Awka in September, 1987, till date.

    Above all, ALL DONORS are appreciated by the Archbishop/Diocesan Bishop, and prayed for.

    Synods are held once in two decades. Abagana Anglican Community has hosted Synod, twice, namely 1984 (under Diocese on the Niger) and 2007 (under Diocese of Awka). It may take about twenty (20) years to reach them again (2042).

    Consequently, make haste while the sun shines.

    God bless you.

    Venerable Clement C. Mgbemena, JP

    CLERICAL SYNOD SECRETARY 01-03-2022