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Diocese of Kalabari Set To Commence Kalabari University
Newly installed Bishop of Kalabari Anglican Communion , the Rt Revd. Boma Peter Briggs has announced plans to commence Kalabari University.
Speaking at the Rededication Service of the Diocese last weekend at the Cathedral Church of St Augustine, Abonnema, the bishop said the diocese has decided to put all necessary documentation in order and set up a committee to fast track and kick start the university at Sama Town in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
He hinted that the university would start with Social Science and Theology for the mean time before further expansion in the future.
The committee members nominated to carryout the task are Sir. Alabo Prof. Kelvin Bob-Manuel, Dame Stella David West, Sir Ngo Martyns- Yellowe, Dame Dr. Barasua Lawrence, Sir Alabo Damiete Jack and Mr. Ayanate Agala,
Dr. Tamunodein Alasia, Bar. Tamunoteinbo N.H Harry, Sir Labomie Fredrick, Madam Sokari Davies and Glory Sokari.
Bishop Briggs also constituted Investment Committee led by Sir Labomie Fredrick, Sir Elekima Ekine, Vice Chairman, Dr. Asweili Kuruye, Secretary, Dr. Sobiobo Awara, Sis. Akaeribi Omugu, Rev Can. Soye Young Itiye and Sir Alabo Columbus E. Columbus.
Others are Mr. Daboikia Barango, Mr. Krakaye Harry, Sir Alabo Damiete Jack, Sir Alabo Dedeibi Olu- Princewill, Madam Sunjuba Daisy Ekine and Ven. Dr. Isoboye Amabibi.
The last Committee instituted was at his 60 birthday made up of 28 members headed by Dame Stella Abbiye-Suku with Sister Inye Amak- Tariah as Secretary.
The committee was saddle with the responsibility of raising 60million Naira or a minimum of Six Million Naira, noting that 70 percent of the money raised would be used for Clergy Welfare while the balance of Thirty Percent put into project development.
The Diamond Birthday Celebration comes up on the 21st of February 2026.
His Lordship further appointed the following Ministers as Chaplain into the various Arms of the Church. ACM, Rev. Datubo Emmanuel Agborubere-Jnr, MUWG, Rev. Fanyama Ibieneye
AYF, Rev Dabodein Bekinbo, Sunday School, Rev Sepiribo Pokubo, Knight Council, Rev Can. Ibinabo Taylor -Harry, EFAC, Rev. Awolayeofori Williams and BB Rev Joshua Amah amongst others .
Bishop Briggs also redeployed Rev Emmanuel Agborubere to St Clement Church, Rev. Sokari to St Peter’s Ibiapu-Ama, Evang. Ikoma Dokubo to St James Degema and Evang. Dumo George to Messiah Anglican Church, Buguma.
By Kevin Nengia