My name is Revd Canon Ikenna Chukwuemeka Udoye. I was born on 9th January 1970 and the first child/son of late Mr.Simon Onwuamaeze and late Ezinne Phoebe Ndidiamaka Udoye of Ebei Village in Isi- Achina, Aguata LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. Baptism on 20th February,1970 and confirmed on 25th December, 1982.
My parents were educationists and devoted Christians. My father taught Economics and History in different schools and retired as a Vice – principal from Aguata High School, Ekwulobia and later joined Bishop Crowther Seminary, Awka as their Dean of Studies while my mother was a classroom teacher but also retired as the headmistress of Progressive Primary School Achina. My home Church is St Barnabas Anglican Church, Isi-Achina, Aguata Diocese.
*Education:*
I started my primary education at Primary School Eke Achina and Progressive School Achina. I completed my primary education and took my first leaving Certificate at Umuchu Community Primary School in 1984. I started my Secondary education at Akokwa High School in Imo state and continued at Ozara-Akukwa Technical School Umuchu and after my Junior WAEC in 1986, went to Government Technical College Awka and graduated in 1989.
*Apprenticeship:*
I went to Lagos with my relation, Sir Joel Mbakwe and joined him in his company> Jubilee and Associates Industries Ltd with head Office at Idumota. Our major sales were Pharmaceuticals and Motor parts. I traveled to Bulgaria, Turkey and Brazil for importation of goods within the six years with him.
*My Ministerial Conviction:*
After my encounter with the Lord on 29th September, 1995 and engagements with evangelistic activities of my Church> All Saints Church Surulere and later trained as a worker at Deliverance and Healing Ministry of St. Barths Church Aguda Lagos. I joined their evangelistic activities. In 2001, I was convinced to further my education.
*Schools Attended/Certificate Obtained*
1. SSCE at Prince Heirs College Mushin Lagos- in 2003
2. West Africa Theological Seminary Lagos – (Dip.Theo) in 2003.
3. B.Th – West Africa Theological Seminary Lagos (WATS) and completed my program in 2006.
4. B.A Rel (UNN) in 2009.
5. Bishop Crowther College of Theology Okene- (Dip.Th) in 2005
6. MILERT (Gboko center): SET-23 (2017)
*Organizations and Positions Held:*
1. Religious Secretary of AYF All Saints Church, Surulere, Lagos
2. Secretary Rising Star fellowship All Saints Church Surulere Lagos
3. Coordinator, Mount Zion Fellowship, Idumota Lagos
4. Coordinator, “Ebei for Christ” Ebei Village liberation Crusade (2001)
5. Counselling and ushering chairman, membership Chairman and prayer and fasting Chairman, Meals and Ticketing Chairman, FGBMFI Maryland Chapter, Lagos.
5.Anglican Students Fellowship President in School @ WATS>2005 – 2006.
*Ordination:*
1. Deacon – 16th December, 2007
2. Priest – 14th December, 2008
3. Year Of Preferment, 2024
*Churches Served:*
1.Church teacher, St.Simons Ang.Church Ezinifite, Nnewi South – 12th September, 2006
2. Bishop’s Chaplain/ Chaplain @ Chapel of Grace Bishop’s court as well attached to St.Andrew’s DCC Nkwo-Nnewi as one of their Curates.
3. Curate @ St.Stephen’s Anglican Church Umudim in 2010-2012
4. Vicar, Church of Pentecost Umudimkwa-2012-2015
5. Vicar, St. Paul’s Church Umuezopi-2015- 2020
6. Resident Priest @ Amazing Grace Church Irefi Oraifite-2020-2021
7. Vicar, Christ Church Ngomkpu Okofia Otolo-2021 to date
*Marriage:*
Married to Mrs Adaobi Gift Ofoma traditionally on 15th April, 2006 and wedded on Saturday 19th August, 2006 at All Saints Anglican Church Surulere Lagos. The union is blessed with six amazing children (2boys and four Girls). My wife taught in Carol Standard Convent, Ichi (2007-2008) but later transferred to Bishop Uzodike Memorial Seminary Nnewi in 2009 where she is teaching till date.
*Special Radio Feature:*
Regular feature with my wife on Ijele radio station, 93.1 Fm Oraifite (Onu ndi Igbo) every Thursday and Sunday by 5pm & 3pm respectively for “Oganiru Ezi n’ulo” an hour program
*Hobbies*
(1) Reading inspired Christian literatures & preaching undiluted word of God
(2) Counseling & Prayers
(3) listening to Inspired sermon & Christian music.
*Philosophy of life:*
Preaching the Gospel of Salvation to humanity.
*Special Abilities:*
Preaching, Counseling, Conflict management and resolution.
*Memorable Event*:
Vacation to the USA with my wife in August 2015. Visited Atlanta, New York, White House/Washington DC; Maryland and New Jersey.
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(1) Reading and meditation on inspired Christian literatures
(2) listening to Inspired Christian music and songs.
(3) Cooking delicious meals and food.
Preaching; Counseling; Prayers; Conflict resolution.
Dip.Th, B.Th & B.A Rel.
MY ACTIVITIES & UPDATES
