His Grace, The Most Revd Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD (Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of The Niger & Lord Bishop, Diocese of Awka)

His Grace, The Most Revd Alexander Chibuzo IBEZIM, PhD (Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of The Niger & Lord Bishop, Diocese of Awka) was born on the 5th day of August 1962 at the mission soil of the prestigious St. Mark’s TTC Nibo-Nise to the family of Mr. Gilbert Onyekachukwu (a disciplined Agric Teacher) & Mrs. Christiana Chizoba Ibezim. He hails from Mbaukwu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

His Education And Ministerial Training. With the family educational background, his flair for education led him to various Institution of learning where he obtained various qualifications. He had his Primary and Secondary School education. He attended the prestigious University of Nigeria (Enugu Campus) from 1981-1986, obtaining B.Sc (Hons.) in Business Administration (Marketing). In his undergraduate days, Alex has strong passion for the work of the Lord and became a licensed Lay Reader of the Chapel of Redemption (Diocese of Enugu) of the University of Nigeria as well as a member of the Chapel of Redemption Choir from 1982-1986. He did his NYSC at Ikeja Lagos where he served as a Marketing Officer 1986-1987. While in Lagos, In response to the call of God, the former Primate of all Nigeria and Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Lagos, the Most Revd. Dr. J.A. Adetiloye (Rtd.) approved his Theological Education; Alexander proceeded for the Ordination and Theological Training at the Lagos Anglican Diocesan Seminary from 1991-1993 where he obtained the Diploma in Theology, distinguished himself with the award of the best Graduating Student