CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL OF NIGERIA (CCRN)
LAFIA DIOCESE
NAME OF BISHOP MOST REV. DR. MATTHEW ISHAYA AUDU
DATE OF INSTALLATION 31ST MARCH, 2001
SEAT OF BISHOP LAFIA
HISTORY OF THE RENEWAL
Was carved out from Makurdi Diocese and Jos Archdioceses in 2001
OFFICERS
CARETAKER COMMITTEE 2000-2001:
Bro. Mike Ekpete Chairman
Bro. Francis Ugbene Member
Bro. Jerome Ibinayin Member
Bro. Cosmas Odoh Secretary
1ST ELECTION WAS HELD ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2001 AT LAFIA SUPERVISED BY VERY REV. DR. SYLVESTER NAGBA, VICAR PASTORAL
OFFICERS:
Bro. Francis Ugbene C. Chairman
Bro. Mike Ekpete Vice Chairman
Sis. Victoria Shaibu Secretary
Bro.Jacob Agba Asst. Secretary
Bro. Amos Ango Treasurer
Bro.Jerome Ibinayin Fin.Secretary
Bro. Moses Ashipu P.R.O
Bro.Samuel Azzah O. Adviser
2ND ELECTION HELD ON 2ND-3RD JULY 2003 AT KEFFI SUPERVISED BY REV. FR. TITUS IMOJIME, CHAPLAIN
OFFICERS:
Bro.Francis Ugbene C. Chairman
Bro.Jerome Ibinayin Vice Chairman
Sis. Victoria Bako Secretary
Sis. Victoria Shaibu Asst.Secretary
Bro. Amos Ango Treasurer
Bro.Mike Ekpete Fin.Secretary
Bro. Joseph Okoye P.R.O
3RD ELECTION HELD ON 10TH MARCH, 2007 AT MARARABA-GURKU, SUPERVISED BY VERY REV. FR. DR. SYLVESTER NAGBA, VICAL PASTORAL
OFFICERS:
Bro. Mike Ekpete Chairman
Bro.Jerome Ibinayin Vice Chairman
Sis Victoria Shaibu Secretary
Bro Joseph Okoye Asst.Secretary
Bro Celestine Onyeneri Treasurer
Bro Amos Ango
Bro Cosmas Odoh
Bro Uche Chinwliwu P.R .O 1
Bro Ephraim Okonkwo P.R.O 2
CHAPLAINS
Rev.Fr.Titus Imojime 01 November 2001-2006
Rev.Fr. Jacob U.Danfulani 2007-May 2008
Rev.Fr.Michael Jaki October 2009 to Date
PRAYER GROUPS IN THE DIOCESE
The prayer groups are in five deaneries as follows:
KARU DEANERY
1 .Jesus, the Author of salvation, Mararaba-Gurku
2. Jesus, the Light of Truth, Uke
3. Jesus, the Light of the World, New Karu
4. Jesus, the Rock, Aso Pada
5. Jesus, the Solid Foundation, Kabayi
6. Prince of Peace, Masaka
KEFFI DEANERY
1. Christ the King of Glory, Nasarawa
2. Christ the Good Shepherd,Keffi
AKWANGA DEANERY
Love of God, Akwanga
LAFIA DEANERY
1. Christ is the Answer,Shinge
2. Christ the True Vine,Lafia
3. SS Peter and Paul,Lafia
AGYARAGU DEANERY
1. Love and Peace,Agyaragu
2. Mirror of Christ,Kadaroko
3. Mustard Seed, Doma
4. Christ the Redeemer,Assakio
Several others are still being groomed. Some of the older ones have fallen behind but efforts are made to revive them.
MEETINGS
The diocese has had 36 meetings, one convened by the Caretaker Committee, one emergency and 34 regular between 27th July 2001 and 13th February 2010.
DIOCESAN CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS HELD
1ST Joint Makurdi/Lafia Conference 2nd – 5th August 2001 at Gboko
1st Diocesan Conference 11th-14th November 2004 at Akwanga
2nd Diocesan Conference 4th-7th October at Mararaba Gurku
1ST L eadership Workshop at Keffi
2nd Leadership Workshop 14th-16th May 2008 at Shinge-Lafia
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Since its existence from when it was in Makurdi Diocese the Diocese has attended all provincial/ National conferences so far.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES INCLUDE
Intercessory
Praise and Worship
Steward
Teaching
Youth
OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESAN MINISTRIES SINCE INCEPTION
Intercessory
Bro.Theophilus Ugwuoke 2002-2003
Bro.James Eze 2003-2006
Bro.Moses Aluu 2006 to date
Steward
Bro. Uche Chineliwu 2002-2007
Bro. Christopher Ude 2007 to date
Youth
Bro. Anthony Ogar 2002-2004
Bro.Edward Njoku nil
Bro. Polycarp Eze 2004-2007
Bro. Ernest Ademu 2007 to date
Praise and Worship
Bro.Elias Ukwueze 2003-2007
Bro.Casmir Ezema 2007 to date
Teaching
Bro. Godwin J.N. Egbe nil
Bro. Joseph Okoye nil
Bro. Cyril Ibe Cyril nil
Bro. Fidelis Odoh nil
Bro.Edward Njoku 2007 to date
Compiled by Secretary
Lafia Diocese.
Archdiocese of Abuja
Diocese of Idah
Diocese of Lafia
Diocese of Lokoja
Diocese of Makurdi
Diocese of Otukpo
