Edo: Rev. Obinyan’s Profile Receives Overwhelming Reactions: A True Goal Getter

Edo: Rev. Obinyan’s Profile Receives Overwhelming Reactions: A True Goal Getter

Rev. Obinyan’s profile has been making the rounds recently, maybe due to his dedication to lifting up the downtrodden in society.

A wide range of Edolites have been focusing on Father Obinyan, the parish priest at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benin City, for what they refer to as his visionary leadership that is intended to provide the people the best possible start in life.

The responses to Rev. Obinyan’s profile have been overwhelmingly positive; people have praised his humility, discipline, charisma, openness, patriotism, and commitment. Due to these traits, he has won the hearts of many Nigerians who regard him as a true “goal getter”.

He has been dubbed a visionary leader with the power to change the political climate in the state of Edo. Others have commended him for his selflessness, claiming that he prioritizes the needs of the people before his own goals.

Many people have praised Rev. Obinyan’s discipline and dedication to excellence. His accomplishments in areas other than missionary work, such as education and community development, have been mentioned as evidence of his capacity to deliver results.

He has also received appreciation for his openness and candour, and many people have lauded him as a leader who can be relied upon to act responsibly.

In addition to his personal qualities, Rev. Obinyan’s patriotism has been highlighted by many. His love for Nigeria and his commitment to making a positive impact in his community have earned him the respect and admiration of many Nigerians.

Due to the overwhelming enthusiasm that Rev. Obinyan’s profile has generated over the past few days and the positive responses it has received overall, we are pleased to present to you a detailed profile of the VERY REV FR. ANDREW AIGBE OBINYAN.

PROFILE OF VERY REV FR. ANDREW AIGBE OBINYAN 

Very Rev. Fr. Andrew Aigbe Obinyan was born on November 28, 1967 (55 years). He is a Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Benin City, Nigeria, and he is from Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area, Edo State.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 

He attended Ubiaja’s St Benedict Primary School. He began his secondary education at St John Bosco College Ubiaja and then transferred to Annunciation College Irrua and St. Paul Minor Seminary in Benin City to complete the prerequisites for the degree-awarding Major Seminary.

Fr. Obinyan sensed the spark and tremendous force of priestly vocation with new and astounding clarity, and in answer to God’s call, he progressed to the Major Seminaries of Saints Peter and Paul, Ekpoma and Ibadan, respectively. There he began to appreciate the Catholic Priesthood and developed a strong desire to embrace it.

Fr. Obinyan’s Seminary training spanned nine years beginning from October 1989 and was crowned  with his  Ordination as a Deacon on April 19,1998. He received the brightest ecclesiastical crown and most cherished gift of Priestly Ordination on October 18, 1998.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.A . Philosophy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

B.Th. Pontifical Urban University,Rome ,Italy.

M.A . Pastoral Theology  Catholic Institute  of West Africa, Port Harcourt  

PhD Candidate , University of Benin, Nigeria.

PARISHES  OF ASSIGNMENT 

Fr. Obinyan has served  in the following Catholic churches 

-St.Vincent Catholic Church(Now Immaculate Conception Cathedral Auchi). Assistant & Parish Priest ,1998 – 2003.

-St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Catholic,Ikpoba Hill, Benin City.Parish Priest,2003 – 2003 

-Corpus Christi Cathedral ,Port Harcourt (as student supply)-2003 – 2005

-St.Paul Catholic Church,Airport Road,Benin City,Parish Priest ,2005 – 2006

-St.Patrick Catholic Church Ugbowo, Benin City, Parish Priest ,2006 – 2012

-St.Albert Catholic Church,University of Benin,Ugbowo,Benin City -2012-2022 

St.Francis Catholic Church Ekehuan Road,Benin City -2022-till date.

VACATION  PARISHES        

St Joseph Catholic Church, Winburg South Africa, 2002

-2006

Catholic Newman Club Howard University,  Washington DC, 2008-2010

Holy Cross Catholic Church Austin Texas, 2011-2022 . 

 ASSIGNMENTS/OFFICES HELD

-Chaplain,Catholic Charismatic Renewal,Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City , 2006 till date

-Chaplain,National Federation of Catholic Students,Archdiocese of Benin City,2014 till date

-Vicar  for Evangelization and Chairman of Evangelization and  Biblical  Apostolate  Commission,Archdiocese of Benin City ,2016 till date 

-Chaplain, Edo State Government House Chapel  2008 till date

-Chairman, Edo State Pilgrims Welfare Board ,2009 -2014   

Spiritual Director, Corner Stone Orphanage of Hope,Benin City ,2008 till date 

Fr. Obinyan is a Priest and a builder with a knack for building, transforming and  beautifying churches .

He is a willing instrument to bring Christ’s healing grace to people through the power of the Holy Spirit and his priestly ministry is credited with divine miracles.

Many have  described him as an inspirational and  charismatic preacher, a motivator, who innovates new approaches to complex pastoral challenges.

He has a heavy heart of compassion for the less privileged in the household of God and the Society. He  regards his Priestly ministry as a divine privilege and opportunity  to give back unreservedly for the betterment and  advancement of Society. 

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah Chairman and CEO Bush Radio Academy.

Source iReporteronline.