Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu
Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu (born December 17, 1950 in Ukpo , Anambra state , Nigeria ) is Bishop of Okigwe .
Life
Solomon Amanchukwu Amatu was ordained a priest on October 7, 1978 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him titular bishop of Sabrata and auxiliary bishop in Awka on December 22, 2000 . He received his episcopal ordination from the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria , Osvaldo Padilla , on April 28, 2001; Co- consecrators were Albert Kanene Obiefuna , Archbishop of Onitsha , and Simon Akwali Okafor , Bishop of Awka .
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him on May 28, 2005 Coadjutor Bishop of Okigwe. After the resignation of Anthony Ekezia Ilonus he followed this on 22 April 2006 at the office of the Bishop of Okigwe after.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Anthony Ekezia Ilonu |
Bishop of Okigwe since 2006 |
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| SURNAME | Amanchukwu Amatu, Solomon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian priest, Bishop of Okigwe |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17th December 1950 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ukpo |