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On September 27, 2024, the Catholic Diocese of Aguleri marked a historic milestone by ordaining its first set of priests. The ordination ceremony took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral in Ugwu Ndi Uka, Aguleri. The newly ordained priests were Rev. Menuba Damian from Umueri, Rev. Okonkwo Innocent from Ifite-Ogwari, Rev. Edozie Christopher from Nando, and Rev. Anadumaka Patrick from Mmiata Anam.  The event was attended by numerous faithful, clergy, and family members of the new priests, highlighting the community's strong support and the significance of this milestone for the diocese. Most Rev. Denis Chidi Isizoh, the Bishop of Aguleri, who had been serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Onitsha since 2015, presided over the ordination. Bishop Isizoh described the new priests as the "first fruits" of the diocese, emphasizing the growing strength and development of the Catholic Church in the region. His deep familiarity with the area, having ministered in Onitsha for ...

                                             Aguleri People in History - Jikabox   Where is Aguleri Located?  Aguleri is a prominent town located at the the southeastern part of Nigeria. Archealogists had estimated that the first settlement  and urbanization of the area began as far back as 30 BC. It is situated approximately at 6.3 degrees towards the north and 6.8 degrees towards the east.  Scientifically identified as a tropical climate, it has an annual rainfall of  1729 mm and an average temperature of 26.8 degrees centigrade. One of it's major features or landmarks is the Great Omabala River. Thanks to this river, Aguleri had been named "A Land Boiling Rivers" by major national publications like Sunnewsonline and Brand Afric. The Omabala River is just a tributary of River Niger - the third biggest river in Africa. A lot of historical s...