# David Obiosa

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{{Short description|Nigerian Anglican Bishop and priest}}

'''David Obiosa'''<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/rt-rev-d-david-obiosa-04755b108  {{Self-published source|date=June 2022}}</ref> was the first <ref>{{Cite web |title=David F. A. Obiosa |url=https://www.facebook.com/people/David-F-A-Obiosa/100075566310100/ |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> [Bishop of Ndokwa Diocese](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Ndokwa),<ref>[https://www.anglicancommunion.org/structures/member-churches/member-church/diocese/position.aspx?church=nigeria&dio=ndokwa&pos=bishop-of-ndokwa&posID=18603 Anglican Communion]</ref> one of the 13 Dioceses in the [Province of Bendel](/source/Anglican_Province_of_Bendel)<ref>{{Citation |title=List of provinces, dioceses and bishops in the Church of Nigeria in 2021 |date=2021-04-19 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_provinces,_dioceses_and_bishops_in_the_Church_of_Nigeria_in_2021&oldid=1018726564 |work=Wikipedia |language=en |access-date=2022-05-04}}</ref> under the [Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion](/source/Church_of_Nigeria)

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==Early life and education==
David Obiosa was born on August 23, 1963, to Joseph and Victoria Obiosa (née Umu-Emejulu) in Umuagwuyam Eze-Inyi in [Ndokwa East](/source/Ndokwa_East) local government area of [Delta State](/source/Delta_State), [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria). He attended Nnobia Primary School in Inyi, [Ndokwa East](/source/Ndokwa_East), [Delta State](/source/Delta_State) and continued his studies at the Institute of Continuing Education in [Kwale](/source/Kwale%2C_Nigeria) and Ebologu Grammar School, Utagba-Uno where he got his West Africa School certificate and General Certificate in Education (GCE) respectively. For his ordination training he schooled at the Trinity Theological College in [Umuahia](/source/Umuahia), where he earned his Diploma in Theology. At St. Paul's College, Awka/[University of Nigeria, Nsukka](/source/University_of_Nigeria), He obtained a diploma in theology and a [B.A (Hons)](/source/BA_Hons).<ref>{{Cite web |last=University of Nigeria |first=Nsukka |title=Department of Religion, School of Postgraduate studies |url=http://spgs.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/02/Dept-of-Religion-Flyer.pdf |website=University of Nigeria Nsukka}}</ref> He earned a master's degree in Biblical Studies (Old Testament) at Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, [Abeokuta](/source/Abeokuta).

== Ordination & Preferments ==
The Rt. Rev'd. David Obiosa was ordained a deacon on the 14th of July, 1991 by Rt. Rev. R.N.C. Nwosu,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udo |first=Mary |date=2017-03-27 |title=NWOSU, Rt. Rev. Rowland Nwafo Chukwunweike |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/nwosu-rt-rev-rowland-nwafo-chukwunweike/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> Bishop of Asaba. He was priested July 12, 1991, preferred canon in May 2000, and preferred Archdeacon in May 2006 by Most Rev. Nicolas D. Okoh, Archbishop of Bendel Province & Bishop of Asaba.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nicholas Okoh |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16191/nicholas-okoh |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>

== Consecration ==
He was elected and consecrated as the Bishop of the [Anglican Diocese of Ndokwa](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Ndokwa) in May 2008 by the Most Rev'd [Peter Akinola](/source/Peter_Akinola) D. D. Then Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria. He was Enthroned as the first Bishop of the [Anglican Diocese of Ndokwa](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Ndokwa),<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Rt Revd David Obiosa on World Anglican Clerical Directory |url=https://www.worldanglican.com/nigeria/obiariku/the-church-of-nigeria-anglican-communion/the-rt-revd-david-obiosa |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=World Anglican Clerical Directory |language=en}}</ref> June 4, 2008<ref>{{Cite web |title=About {{!}} Diocese of Ndokwa |url=https://www.dioceseofndokwa.org/office/about.html |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=www.dioceseofndokwa.org}}</ref> at the Cathedral Church of Christ Obiaruku.

== Appointments ==
Chaplain, Knights of St Christopher & Mary, [Anglican Diocese of Asaba](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Asaba), 1998–2008.

Asaba Diocesan Communicator.

Member, Asaba Diocesan Board of Mission & Evangelism.

Member, Asaba Diocesan Bishop's Examining Committee.

Member, Archbishop's Advisory Committee, [Anglican Diocese of Asaba](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Asaba).

== Awards and Conferments ==
On the 25th of November, 2021. The rank of General in the Missionary Army, Navy and Airforce Chaplaincy(MANAC) was conferred on the Rt. Rev'd. General David Obiosa.

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==Personal life==
David Obiosa was married to Joy Ifunanya Obiosa, with whom he had four children.

== Death ==
David Obiosa died on the 25th of October, 2022<ref>{{Cite news |last=Opejobi |first=Seun |date=2022-10-31 |title=Anglican Church loses two Bishops within 24 hours |url=https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/31/anglican-church-loses-two-bishops-within-24-hours/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-11-01 |newspaper=[Daily Post](/source/Daily_Post_(Nigeria))|language=en-US}}</ref> at [Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara](/source/Delta_State_University_Teaching_Hospital) after a brief illness. He was 59 years old at the time of his death.

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==References==
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