- He was born 60 years ago (June 10, 1965).
- He has been Bishop of Yola in the Province of Jos since 2005.
- He became the Archbishop of the Province of Jos in 2020 when he was first elected and presented.
- He succeeded the Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba as Archbishop of Jos when he was elected the Primate in 2020.
- From being a Pagan Hausa man of the North, he bulldozed his way to Christ, just like Apostle Paul of old, crying in the wilderness for the salvation of men.
- As Bishop of Yola, he has led with a pastor’s heart and a prophet’s courage, building churches and schools, providing stability and hope to a region that has been in trials for long.
- As Archbishop of the Province of Jos, he has worked tirelessly to strengthen unity among dioceses and clergy, promoting sound doctrine and spiritual growth throughout the northern region of Nigeria.
- He is married to his help meet Mrs Liatu Markus (Mama Province/Diocese) and blessed with great children.
- Marcus was re- elected as Archbishop of Jos for another 5 years at the episcopal conference held at Nike Diocese on July 11th 2025.
- He will be expected to preside as the internal provincial Archbishop of Jos overseeing the Dioceses in Plateau, Taraba, Gombe, Borno and Yola States.
- Archbishop Markus has not only shepherded the flock entrusted to his care but also remained a symbol of humility, wisdom, and resilience in a time of spiritual, social, and political challenges.
- He is being presented as the Archbishop for a second and last term for another 5 years today at the ongoing Standing Committee meeting of the Church of Nigeria holding at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Adó-Èkìtì, Èkìtì State.
12 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ARCHBISHOP MARCUS IBRAHIM
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