Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo
Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo (born November 4, 1936 in Lejja ) is a Nigerian clergyman and emeritus bishop of Nsukka .
Life
Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo was ordained a priest for the diocese of Enugu on June 4, 1966 . John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Nsukka on November 19, 1990 .
The Pope personally consecrated him bishop on January 6 of the following year; Co- consecrators were Giovanni Battista Re , substitute for the State Secretariat , and Justin Francis Rigali , secretary of the Congregation for Bishops .
On April 13, 2013, Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
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Bishop of Nsukka 1991–2013 |
Godfrey Igwebuike Onah |
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| SURNAME | Ogbonna Okobo, Francis Emmanuel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian clergyman, bishop emeritus of Nsukka |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 4, 1936 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lejja |