Bishop_of_Ajayi_Crowther_(Anglican)

Anglican Diocese of Ajayi Crowther

Anglican Diocese of Ajayi Crowther

Anglican diocese in Nigeria

Anglican Diocese of Ajayi Crowther[1] is one of 17 dioceses within the Anglican Province of Ibadan, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[2] The current bishop is Collins Babalola who was consecrated by Primate Henry Ndukuba on 27th August, 2023 and enthroned by Archbishop Adeoye of Ibadan province and other bishops.


The Diocese hold the pride of being the only Diocese named after any individual in the Church Of Nigeria ( Anglican Communion ), As it name implies, it was named after the legend of Evangelism of Nigeria, Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, who also doubled as the first black slave cum bishop.

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  1. [1]
    Office, Ajayi Crowther. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website.
  2. [2]
    "Our Provinces".


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