Alexius Obabu Makozi
Alexius Obabu Makozi (born February 15, 1931 in Okene ; † January 16, 2016 ) was Bishop of Port Harcourt .
Life
Alexius Obabu Makozi was ordained a priest on January 6, 1968 and was incardinated in the clergy of the Apostolic Prefecture of Lokoja . Paul VI appointed him on February 20, 1971 auxiliary bishop in Lokoja and titular bishop of Fallaba .
The Archbishop of Lagos , John Kwao Amuzu Aggey , gave him episcopal ordination on May 30th of the same year; Co- consecrators were Auguste Delisle CSSp , Bishop of Lokoja, and Dominic Ignatius Ekandem , Bishop of Ikot Ekpene .
On July 30, 1972, he was appointed Bishop of Lokoja. John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Port Harcourt on August 31, 1991 . On May 4, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Auguste Delisle CSSp |
Bishop of Lokoja 1972–1991 |
Joseph Sunday Ajomo |
| Godfrey Mary Paul Okoye CSSp |
Bishop of Port Harcourt 1991–2009 |
Camillus Archibong Etokudoh |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Makozi, Alexius Obabu |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Makozi, AO |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, Bishop of Port Harcourt |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 15, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Okene |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 16, 2016 |