Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji
Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji (born October 29, 1931 in Ubulu-Uku ) is former bishop of Enugu .
Life
Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji was ordained a priest on November 23, 1958 .
Paul VI appointed him on July 5, 1973 Bishop of Issele-Uku . The Archbishop of Lagos , Anthony Olubunmi Okogie , consecrated him bishop on September 30 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Francis Arinze , Archbishop of Onitsha , and Patrick Ebosele Ekpu , Bishop of Benin City .
John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Enugu on November 8, 1996. On February 9, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement. He was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Benin City on May 31, 2010, and resigned from his office on March 18, 2011.
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predecessor | Office | successor |
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Bishop of Issele-Uku 1973–1996 |
Emmanuel Otteh |
Michael Ugwu Eneja |
Bishop of Enugu 1996-2009 |
Callistus Valentine Onaga |
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SURNAME | Okonkwo Gbuji, Anthony |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, bishop emeritus of Enugu |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 29, 1931 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Ubulu-Uku |