Okrika South Archdeaconry — Diocese of Okrika

St. John's Anglican Church
Chuku-Ama, Ogu

The Second Anglican Church in Ogu Town — planted by St. Martin's Anglican Church

History of St. John's Anglican Church, Chuku-Ama

Planted by St. Martin's Anglican Church, Ogu

St. John's Anglican Church, Chuku-Ama was planted by St. Martin's Anglican Church and stands as the second Anglican Church in Ogu Town. The church building began with a thatched and mud house. The first members who started the church were Mrs. Dorcas Bipiamina, Mr. Owubokiri Paul, Mrs. Love Iringeri, Mr. Kpawaiseibema Iringeri, Mrs. Ikpoyonma Iringeri, Mr. Irisoanga and Mrs. Bernice Iringeri. They served God with joy and commitment — to them, serving God was everything they desired in life.

The need for a permanent worship site became pressing and necessary. The foundation laying ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. Yibo Fubara in 1971, Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta. Mr. Gbobo served as the first Agent, a man wholly dedicated to God. Mr. Sonachuku followed as the second Agent.

The foundation of the church parsonage was laid in 2012 by Rt. Rev. Tubokosemie Robinson Abere, Premier Bishop, Diocese of Okrika, and was dedicated in 2024 by the same Bishop, now retired.

A Miracle Birth — 2024 In 2024, a miracle baby was born in the church parsonage — like a Hebrew woman in the Bible — at 3:00 am on 12th November. The child dedication and churching of the woman was performed on 8th June, 2025 by Ven. Inumafikabo T. Davids, Archdeacon of Okrika South, at 10:00 am during the service.

In May 2024, Ven. T. I. S. Iyolobia made an official visit to St. John's Church with a Holy Communion service at 10:00 am. In October of the same year, Ven. Inumafikabo T. Davids made an official visit also with a Holy Communion service.


Pastors Who Have Served

#NamePeriod
1T. I. S. Iyolobia1999 – 2001
2Alaibi Abraham2001 – 2002
3Samson Abochego2002 – 2004
4Sunday Afiabalari2005 – 2007
5Shadrack Oforibo2008
6Gladys T. Jones2009 – Jan 2012
7Omubo KalaowuboFeb 2012
8Gladys T. JonesJun 2012
9Ord. Charles Davids2012 – 2014
10Hezekiah Christian2014 – 2016
11Dandy West2016 – 2018
12Precious Jumboye2019 – 2023
13Obie S. Banigo2024 – Present

Sextons & Treasurers

Sextons
  1. Victor Nangibo 1990 – 1998
  2. Sate Chuku 1998 – 2006
  3. Omubo Kala-owubo 2006 – 2011
  4. Loveday Saka 2012 – 2017
  5. Oluka Adokiye 2017 – 2020
Treasurers
  1. Mrs. Love Iringeri 1996 – 2005
  2. Mrs. Helen Nangibo 2005 – 2006
  3. Mrs. Charity Ochemiebia 2006 – 2010
  4. Hon. Atombo Adie 2010 – 2013
  5. Mrs. Alice Ochemiebia 2013 – 2014
  6. Mrs. Charity Ochemiebia 2014 – 2017
  7. Mrs. Helen Atombo 2017 – 2022
  8. Mrs. Evelyn Maxwell 2022 – 2023
  9. Mrs. Helen Atombo 2023 – Jun 2024
  10. Mrs. Gladys Jones Jun 2024 – Feb 2025
  11. Mrs. Helen Atombo 2025 – Present

Church Working Committee Members

Term 2019 – 2022
  1. Mrs. Happiness Jeremiah
  2. Mrs. Helen Atombo
  3. Mrs. Helen Nangibo
  4. Mrs. Gladys Jones
  5. Mrs. Loria Taripaka
Term 2023 – 2024
  1. Mrs. Gladys Jones
  2. Mrs. Helen Atombo
  3. Mr. Jeremiah Owubokiri
  4. Mrs. Bertha Adie
  5. Mrs. Alice Ochemiebia
Term 2025
  1. Mrs. Helen Atombo
  2. Mrs. Alice Ochemiebia
  3. Mrs. Bertha Adie
  4. Mr. Jeremiah Owubokiri
  5. Bro. Ochena Fred

St. John's Anglican Church, Chuku-Ama Ogu, Okrika South Archdeaconry
Diocese of Okrika, Anglican Communion