November 8, 2026 – ABUJA — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced the election of the Rt. Rev’d Jacob Bada, Bishop of Akoko, as the new Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo.
The announcement was made by the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, at the conclusion of the high-level Episcopal Synod held at All Saints Anglican Church in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
The Archbishop-elect, Rt. Rev’d Jacob Bada, who is replacing the retired Archbishop of the internal province of Ondo in the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev. Simeon Borokini (Rtd.), brings extensive administrative and pastoral experience to his new role.
He previously served as the Bishop of Etsako before being translated to the Diocese of Akoko in 2019. Known for his steady leadership and conflict-resolution skills—such as his instrumental stakeholder mediations across dioceses—Bishop Bada is widely respected across the communion for his commitment to grassroots evangelism and peace-building.
In congratulating the Archbishop-elect, Primate Ndukuba prayed that God would grant him divine wisdom, grace, strength, and spiritual discernment to steer the affairs of the province and provide godly leadership. He also called on the faithful across the church to keep Bishop Bada in fervent prayers as he prepares to assume office.
The Ecclesiastical Province of Ondo is a vast spiritual province in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion comprising fourteen dioceses namely:
• Akure
• Akoko
• Ondo
• Owo
• Ekiti
• Ekiti West
• Ekiti Oke
• Idoani
• Ilaje
• Ile-Oluji
• Irele-Ese-Odo
Ekiti South, Idanre and
• Oon the Coast
The Episcopal Synod remains a vital constitutional and spiritual assembly where critical deliberations regarding the mission, leadership trajectory, and holistic growth of the church are addressed.
The Church of Nigeria has extended its warmest felicitations to the Archbishop-elect, praying for a deeply impactful and fruitful tenure to the glory of God as it prepares for his presentation in the coming year 2027.
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