The Province









IN THE PROVINCE
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
     Very Rev. Fr.  Paul AGABO, OSJ        Provincial Superior
       Very Rev. Fr.  Remigius  OKAFOR, OSJ   Provincial Vicar
        Rev. Fr.  Philemon OBOH, OSJ          2nd Provincial Councillor
        Rev. Fr.  John ALABI, OSJ             3rd Provincial Councillor
        Rev. Fr.  Clement LUKPATA, OSJ        4th Provincial Councillor
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PROVINCIAL APPOINTMENTS
     Rev. Fr.  John ALABI, OSJ  - Provincial Secretary
    Rev. Fr.  Philemon OBOH, OSJ - Economo
    Rev. Fr.  Anthony OKEM     , OSJ - Vocations Director, Archivist and Youth Director
    Rev. Fr.  John ALABI, OSJ - Director of Communications
    Rev. Fr. Cosmas UDOEKPO, OSJ - Director of Hospitals
    Rev. Fr.  Francis AFOLABI, OSJ - Director of Schools
    Rev. Fr.. Kyrian ONWUKA, OSJ - Director of “Aqua Marello”
    Rev. Fr.  Philemon OBOH, OSJ - Coordinator of Retreat preachers
    Rev. Fr.  Robert WAYA, OSJ  - Referent person for protection of minors
    Very Rev. Fr. Paul Agabo, OSJ - Formation, Mission and Studies
    Very Rev. Fr. Remigius Okafor, OSJ - Coordinator, Parish and Youth Apostolates, Travels liaison officer
    Rev. Fr. John Alabi, OSJ - Procura Missionaria, Adoption and Chairman, Board of Schools
    Rev. Fr. Clement Lukpata, OSJ - Chairman, Board of Marello Hospital and JMF Director
    Rev. Fr. Philip Egbuniwe, OSJ - Director of juridical matters and National Procurator
    Rev. Fr. Cornelius Adaka, OSJ - Zonal Coordinator, Retreat preaching team
    Rev. Fr. Joseph Sule, OSJ - Director, Sponsorship of Seminarians
     
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RECTORS
      Rev. Fr. Peter Jirgba, OSJ at Saint Joseph Formation House, Opere, Ibadan.
    Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Ashibi, OSJ at Saint Joseph Marello Novitiate House, Abeokuta.
    Rev. Fr. Gilbert Samugana, OSJ at Saint Mary’s Community, Isolo, Lagos.
    Rev. Fr. Peter Anumba, OSJ at Saints Peter and Paul Community, Okeafa, Lagos.
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PRO - RECTORS
       Rev. Fr. Boniface Ekowo, OSJ at Saint Matthew Community, Oviorie, Warri.
    Rev. Fr. Marcellinus Livinus, OSJ at Saint Augustine Community, Suncity, Abuja.
    Rev. Fr. Michael Orvainya, OSJ at Saint Monica Community, Tom-atar, Gboko.
    Rev. Fr. Innocent Udomboh, OSJ at Christ the King Community, Sabo-oniba, Lagos.
    Rev. Fr. Joseph Sule, OSJ at Saint Joseph Community, Adeleye, Abeokuta.
    Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Udoh, OSJ at Holy Trinity Community, Papalanto, Abeokuta.
    Rev. Fr. Joseph Osho, OSJ at Saint Cecilia Community, Aiyegbusi, Ibadan.
    Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogar, OSJ at Saint George Community, Iseyin, Oyo.
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PARISH PRIESTS
      Rev. Fr. Philip Egbuniwe, OSJ at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Isolo, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Leo Ukwuani, OSJ at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Okeafa, Lagos Archdiocese.
    ev. Fr. Benedict Uwanaka, OSJ at Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Ilogbo-Elegba, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Innocent Udomboh, OSJ at Christ the King Catholic Church, Sabo-oniba, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Joseph Sule, OSJ at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Adeleye, Abeokuta Diocese.Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Udoh, OSJ at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Papalanto, Abeokuta Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Joseph Osho, OSJ at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, Aiyegbusi, Ibadan Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogar, OSJ at Saint George Catholic Church, Iseyin, Oyo Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Boniface Ekowo, OSJ at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, Oviorie, Warri Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Marcellinus Livinus, OSJ at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Suncity, Abuja Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Michael Orvainya, OSJ at Saint Monica Catholic Church, Tom-atar, Gboko Diocese.
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ASSOCIATE PARISH PRIESTS
     Rev. Fr. Gilbert Samugana, OSJ at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Isolo, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Clement Lukpata, OSJ at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Isolo, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Stephen Adedeji, OSJ at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Isolo, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Patrick Adejumo, OSJ at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Isolo, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Peter Anumba, OSJ at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Okeafa, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Luke Osabohien, OSJ at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Okeafa, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Moses Ojobo, OSJ at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Okeafa, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Donatus Essien, OSJ at Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Ilogbo-Elegba, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Cornelius Adaka, OSJ at Christ the King Catholic Church, Sabo-oniba, Lagos Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Remigius Okafor, OSj at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, Aiyegbusi, Ibadan Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Akhalu, OSJ at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, Aiyegbusi, Ibadan Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Peter Famodimu, OSJ at Saint Monica Catholic Church, Tom-atar, Gboko Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Cephas Asom, OSJ at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Suncity, Abuja Archdiocese.
    Rev. Fr. Benedict Chukwuemeka, OSJ at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Adeleye, Abeokuta Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Raphael James, OSJ at Saint George Catholic Church, Iseyin, Oyo Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Stephen Okoh, OSJ at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, Oviorie, Warri Diocese.
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OTHER APPOINTMENTS
     Rev. Fr. Philemon Oboh, OSJ as Director at Saint Joseph Retreat Centre, Ugboha, Uromi Diocese.
    Rev. Fr. Gerald Okoye, OSJ as Associate Director at Saint Joseph Retreat Centre, Ugboha, Uromi Diocese.
     Rev. Fr. Solomon Mbahaotu, OSJ as Prefect of Discipline to the Temporary Professed at Saint Joseph Formation House, Ibadan Archdiocese.
     Rev. Fr. Cosmas Udekpo, OSJ as Prefect of Discipline to the Non-Professed at Saint Joseph Formation House, Ibadan Archdiocese.
     Rev. Fr. Simon Agubeze, OSJ Assistant Director of Hospitals at Opere, Ibadan.
     Rev. Fr. Dennis Ujomu, OSJ as Postulants Director at Saint Joseph Formation House, Ibadan Archdiocese.
     Rev. Fr. Barnabas Ademu, OSJ Assistant Director II of Hospitals at Opere, Ibadan.
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COMMUNITIES
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     ST. MARY'S COMMUNITY
    38, Ire-Akari Estate Road - Isolo, Lagos State, NIGERIA
    P.O.Box 366, Otspo, Oshodi, Lagos, NIGERIA
    Rector : Rev. Fr. Gilbert Osilama Samugana, OSJ
    In Community : Rev. Fr. Philip Egbuniwe, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Clement Lukpata, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Patrick Adejumo, OSJ
     
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      SS. PETER & PAUL COMMUNITY
    Nnpc Bus Stop, Oke-Afa; Isolo, Lagos State, NIGERIA
    P.O.Box 366, Otspo, Oshodi, Lagos, NIGERIA
    Rector : Rev. Fr. Peter Anumba, OSJ
    In Community : Rev. Fr. Leo Ukwuani,OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Luke Osabohien, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Moses Ojobo, OSJ
     
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     PROVINCIAL HOUSE
    137A Silver Crescent, Bungalows Estate
    LSDPC Housing Estate Oke-Afa, Lagos
    P.O.Box 1014, Isolo Post Office, Lagos
    TEL : + 234 9073834729
    EMAIL: osjnigprovince@gmail.com
    Rector : Rev. Fr. Paul AGABO, OSJ
    In Community : Bro. George Okubi, OSJ
     
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      PRO-RECTORY OF SS. COSMAS & DAMIAN
    ILOGBO-ELEGBA, Lagos State, NIGERIA
    Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Benedict Uwanaka, OSJ
    In Community: Rev. Fr. Donatus Essien, OSJ
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      PRO-RECTORY OF CHRIST THE KING
    SABO-ONIBA, Lagos State, NIGERIA
    Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Innocent Udomboh, OSJ
    In Community: Rev. Fr. Kyrian Onwuka, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Cornelius Adaka, OSJ
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       RECTORY OF IBADAN - OPERE VILLAGE
    Km. 8, Old Lagos Rd.
    Opere Village, Ibadan, Oyo State, NIGERIA;
    P.O.Box 30725, Secretariat P.O., Ibadan (Oyo State), NIGERIA
    TEL. 00.234.7028.381.167
    EMAIL:osjfhopere@yahoo.com
    Rector : Rev. Fr. Peter Jirgba, OSJ
      In Community : Rev. Fr. Solomon Mbahaotu,OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Cosmas Udoekpo, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. John Alabi, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Francis Afolabi, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Simon Agubeze, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Anthony Okem, OSJ
    Bro. Matthew Omale, OSJ
     
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      PRO - RECTORY OF ST. CECILIA
    AIYEGBUSI, Imalefalafia
    Ibadan – Oyo State, NIGERIA
    Pro – Rector : Rev. Fr. Joseph Osho, OSJ
    In Community: Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Akhalu, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Remigius Okafor, OSJ
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       RECTORY OF OBADA-OKO, ABEOKUTA
      Oblates St. Joseph
    Obada-Oko Village, Abeokuta Road, Abeokuta (Ogun State), NIGERIA
    TEL . 00. 234.7029.940.450
    Rector / Novice Master:Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Ashibi, OSJ
    In Community : Rev. Fr. Anthony Agbessime, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Paul Okoromi, OSJ
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        PRO-RECTORY OF HOLY TRINITY
    PAPA-LANTO , P.O.Box 215, Ifo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, NIGERIA
    Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Udoh, OSJ
    In community : Rev. Fr. Kenneth Dogbo, OSJ
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         PRO-RECTORY OF ST. MONICA, TOMARTA
    Gboko, Benue State, NIGERIA
    Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Robert Waya, OSJ
    In Community: Rev. Fr. Peter Famodimu, OSJ
     
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     PRO-RECTORY OF ST. AUGUSTINE, SUNCITY
      Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Marcellinus Livinus, OSJ
    Rev. Fr. Cephas Asom, OSJ
     
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     PRO-RECTORY OF ST JOSEPH
    ADELEYE Ota-Abeokuta, Ogun State, NIGERIA
    Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Joseph Sule, OSJ
      Rev. Fr. Barnabas Ademu, OSJ
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      PRO-RECTORY OF ST JOSEPH’S RETREAT CENTRE
    Ugboha, Edo State, NIGERIA
    Director & Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Philemon Oboh, OSJ
    : Bro. Nathan Achi, OSJ
     
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     PRO-RECTORY OF ST. GEORGE, ISEYIN
      Oyo State, NIGERIA
    Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Benjamin Ogar
      Rev. Fr. Raphael James
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     PRO-RECTORY OF ST. MATTHEW, OVORIE
     Delta State, NIGERIA
     Pro-Rector : Rev. Fr. Boniface Ekowo
    Rev. Fr. Stephen Okoh
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SEMINARIANS
PROFESSED
      Name: Brother Emmanuel Idiege Agbaragba, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2018
    Phone number: +234.7063.178.554
     
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       Name:  Brother Franklin Onovughakpor, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2018
    Phone number: +234.8160.513.843
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       Name:  Brother David Nnamdi Nwankwo, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2018
    Phone number: +234.8139.633.356
     
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        Name: Brother Jonathan Chinemerem Ibeawuchi, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2019
    Phone number: +234.9069.378.198
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     Name: Brother Theophilus Ikechukwu Okere, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2019
    Phone number: +234.7015.471.690
     
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      Name: Brother James Ipiyi Oko, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2019
    Phone number: +234.8075.924.596
     
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     Name: Brother Charles Luke Olabamiji, OSJ
    First Profession: 13/09/2019
    Phone number: +234.7060.991.742
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     Name: Brother Paul Damilola Adebisi, OSJ
    First Profession: 07/09/2020
    Phone number: +234.8165.931.944
     
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       Name: Brother MarkAnthony Ikenchukwuka Urubusi, OSJ
    First Profession: 07/09/2020
    Phone number: +234.7063.089.359
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NOVICES
       Nov. Andrew Kenliho
    Nov. Victor Abugu
    Nov. Paul Akinlade
    Nov. Aun Peter
    Nov. Filima Vincent
    Nov. Sani Joseph
    Nov. Uzomba Stanley
     
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POSTULANTS
    Post. Aun Peter
    Post. Filima Vincent
    Post. Sani Joseph
    Post. Uzomba Stanley
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NON-PROFESSED
      Abutu Emmanuel
    Ezirim Malachi
    Idahosa Michael
    Arowolo Victor
    Udoye Valentine
    Smith Tansi
    Owei Sweet
    Udoagwa Nicholas
    Ude JohnPaschal
    Moses Simon
    Effiong Isaiah
    Obasi Francis
    Ajimuda Gabriel
    Okure Amos
    Saawuan Aondona Matthew
    Okpe AustinMary
    Ezekwe Ebuka
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OUTSIDE THE PROVINCE
MISSIONS
       Name: Rev. Fr. Justin Chinaka Mbaeri, OSJ
      Mission to Brazil Province
      Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, Vila Medeiros, São Paulo,      Brazil
      Assistant Priest
      Phone number: +55.11.98325.0125
      Email: nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com
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      Name: Rev. Fr. Justin Chinaka Mbaeri, OSJ
    Mission to Brazil Province
    Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, Vila Medeiros, São Paulo, Brazil
    Assistant Priest
    Phone number: +55.11.98325.0125
    Email: nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com 
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      Name: Rev. Fr. Chidi Vitalis Odo, OSJ
    Mission to Southern Italy Province
    Assistant Parish Priest
    Phone number: +39.339.471.4087
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     Name: Rev. Fr. Simon Onyekachi Madu, OSJ
    Mission to Southern Italy Province
    Assistant Parish Priest
    Phone number: +234.8094.406.973
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      Name: Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Chibogu Arua, OSJ
    Mission to the Diocese of Salford, UK
    Parish Priest
    Phone number: +234.8033.9494.59 
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      Name: Rev. Fr. Stephen Kayode Adedeji, OSJ
    Mission to the Diocese of Salford, UK
    Assistant Parish Priest
    Phone number: +234.7068.460.932 
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      Name: Rev. Fr. Peter Chukwunonso Ezekpeazu, OSJ
    Mission to the Diocese of Salford, UK
    Assistant Parish Priest
    Phone number: +234.8065.042.290
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       Name: Rev. Fr. Simon Deyen Ordam, OSJ
    Mission to Mozambique
    Assistant Parish Priest
    Phone number: +234.7015.566.726
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     Name: Rev. Fr. Philip Chinedu Okwarachukwu, OSJ
    Mission to Mozambique
    Assistant Parish Priest
    Phone number: +234.8032.428.759
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      Name: Rev. Fr. Michael Terongu Orvainya, OSJ
    Studies in Rome
    Phone number: +234.8101.099.420
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     Name: Rev. Fr. Gerald Chukwunonso Okoye, OSJ
    Studies in Rome
    Phone number: +234.8069.723.018
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     Name: Rev. Fr. Solomon Obiuto Emeagharibe, OSJ
    Studies in Rome
    Phone number: +234.7063.834.750
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      Name: Very Rev. Fr. Michael Ademola Odubela, OSJ
    Councillor General of the Congregation in Rome
    Phone number: +234.8138.307.672
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