Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor
Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor (born September 13, 1952 in Nanka ) is Bishop of Awka .
Life
The Bishop of Awka , Albert Kanene Obiefuna , ordained him a priest on June 30, 1984 . Benedict XVI. appointed him on January 20, 2007 auxiliary bishop in Awka and titular bishop of Tetci .
The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria , Renzo Fratini , donated his episcopal ordination on April 28 of the same year; Co- consecrators were Valerian Okeke , Archbishop of Onitsha , and Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu , Bishop of Okigwe .
The Pope appointed him Bishop of Awka on July 8, 2011.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Simon Akwali Okafor |
Bishop of Awka since 2011 |
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| SURNAME | Ezeokafor, Paulinus Chukwuemeka |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian priest, Bishop of Awka |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 13, 1952 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nanka |