19/05/2026
Yakurr Archdeaconry hosts The Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of Ikom, Rt. Revd David Ekwok Michson PhD and his wife Mama Ikom Mrs Angela Michson for the Service of Confirmation, Admissions and Inductions.
To the glory of God, the service was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church Ugep, the Headquarters of Yakurr Archdeaconry on Sunday 17th May 2026. The Supervising Priest of the Archdeaconry is Revd Canon Joel Sunday Emerionwu who with his wife Mrs Esther Emerionwu are doing great work as Vicar and also Supervising the entire LGA as an Archdeaconry. The congregation was full of joy as many candidates were confirmed, Girls Guild new members were admitted, likewise the Mothers' Union and Women's Guild, men also were not left behind as a good number of them were inducted into the Diocesan CMF. The Bishop prayed for them to keep growing and conquering more fallow grounds in Evangelism and Investments, development of more structures. Amen.
One of the highlights of the occasion was the courtesy call at the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr LGA. During which the Bishop, Rt. Revd David Ekwok Michson PhD made a historic preferment of Revd Charles Omini Arikpo as a Canon at the Palace of the King. Canon Charles is the first indigenous clergyman from Ugep.
The Paramount Ruler was full of thanks for the Bishop for this blessing of preferment on their own son thereby establishing the Anglican Presence fully in Ugep Town and the Place in particular. It is noteworthy that Canon Charles Arikpo, a retired Soldier of the Nigerian Army is member of the King's Advisory Council. We rejoice with the Canon and his family. And we thank His Lordship for his magnanimity.
The Missionary Diocese of Ikom matches on.
Lux Mundi.
Venerable ThankGod Ogujiuba JP
(Diocesan Communicator)