18th July, 2026 – Abuja, Nigeria
Today, we pause to celebrate a monumental milestone in the life of a spiritual giant, a meticulous scholar, a father Indeed and a fearless defender of the Christian faith.
As The Most Rev. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba marks his 65th birthday, we honor a journey defined not by the pursuit of titles, but by an unwavering obedience to the Cross.
From the quiet, dusty mission fields of Gombe to the global leadership stage of the Anglican Communion, His Grace has exemplified what it means to lead with the heart of a shepherd and the courage of a prophet.
The Crucible: The Heart of a Missionary
Long before he wore the purple robes of the Primacy, Henry Ndukuba was a man comfortable in the trenches of rural evangelism. We celebrate his legendary 20-year labor of love in the Gombe Diocese, where he proved that true leadership is measured by growth and sacrifice.
He served not as a title holder, comfortable boss or arrived fellow but as a true mission leader combing through the dusts, hills, waters, and mud in search of souls for Christ.
He is a Shepherd who speaks the People’s Language: He didn’t just preach from afar; he spearheaded the translation of the Scriptures into 10 local minority languages, ensuring that the marginalized felt seen, could also study God’s word and be heard by God.
The Gombe Miracle: Under his hands-on leadership, a fragile network of 18 congregations exploded into more than 150 vibrant, self-sustaining churches.
In Gombe, he didn’t just inherit a diocese—he built one from the soil up, proving that to speak and to grow a people’s soul, you must first speak their language and lead with compassion.
He taught many Christian leaders that the gospel thrives not in comfort, but on the frontier.
Enthroned as the 5th Primate of All Nigeria at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Abuja, directly at the dawn of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2020. The world stands paralyzed by a pandemic, and the Church of Nigeria undergoes a massive transition of power. Primate Ndukuba assumes office not with a celebration, but with a sober recognition of cultural decay. His domestic response? An aggressive pivot to the youth. Under his ‘Decade of God’s Reign,’ he reatrategised the traditional stilted structures to mobilize a generation the modern world assumed was lost.
The Joshua Generation: Securing the Future
While many leaders worry about the present, Primate Ndukuba’s gaze has always been fixed on tomorrow. Through the historic Joshua Generation International Youth Conference (JGIYC), he has ignited a spiritual revolution among the young people.
“We are not losing our youth to the world; we are reclaiming them for the Kingdom.”
— The Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba
By rebranding some rigid, aging bureaucracies, he has directly mentored, empowered, and mobilized tens of thousands of young believers over the last 6 years. His legacy is securely written in the hearts of a new generation of biblically resilient, fiercely passionate Christian leaders.
The Global Standard: A Line in the Sand
In an era of theological compromise and shifting cultural tides, Primate Ndukuba has stood as an immovable rock for the Global South.
The Defiant Voice of Orthodoxy: When the historic centers of the church faltered, he stood tall, prioritizing the unchanging truth of Scripture, which was handed down by forebears, over institutional convenience and political correctness.
He has strongly built on the solid foundations laid by his predecessors in the office.
The Abuja Declaration:
Leading the historic separation from revisionist Western provinces and successfully hosting the GAFCON G26 summit in Abuja, he boldly declared that the future of the vibrant, global church has arrived—and its home is in Africa.
Turning 65 in the summer of 2026, his legacy is clear: he has decoupled orthodox Anglicanism from its colonial roots, asserting that the future of the faith belongs to those who uphold the scriptures.”
🥂 A Birthday Prayer and Toast to His Grace
To a Primate who leads with clarity of vision, accountability and dexterity, to a father who leads with compassion, capacity, sincere love…..
As you celebrate 65 years of God’s absolute faithfulness, we pray that the Lord renews your strength like the eagle’s.
May your vision remain sharp, your voice remain prophetic, and your spirit remain anchored in the joy of the Lord.
Happy 65th Birthday, Your Grace! May God grant you many more years of robust health, wisdom, and transformative impact.
Korede Akintunde, anipr
For ACNNTV
