MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

While serving in the Diocese of Abakaliki, he was appointed Principal of Bishop Otubelu College (BOCA), Abakaliki, and Chaplain of the Chapel of the Redemption, (Anglican Communion) Ebonyi State University, (EBSU) Abakaliki. He subsequently transferred to the Diocese of Nsukka, where he served as Chaplain to the Rt. Rev’d Dr. Jonah C. Ilonuba. In Nsukka, he held several responsibilities, including Assistant Clerical Synod Secretary, Chaplain to the Mothers’ Union & Women’s Guild, Chaplain to the Young Anglican Crusaders, and Chaplain to St. Cyprian’s Special Science School and St. Cyprian’s Girls Secondary School. After a period of further studies in the United Kingdom, he returned to Nsukka Diocese. In 2010, he was preferred Canon by the Rt. Rev’d Aloysius Agbo. He later served briefly in the Diocese of Awka before moving to the Diocese of Abuja, where he was appointed Secretary to the the former Primate of All Nigeria, His Grace, The Most Rev’d Dr. Nicholas D. Okoh. In 2015, he was preferred Archdeacon by the same Primate.

Under the present leadership of the Primate of All Nigeria, His Grace, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba, Ven. Akunna serves as:
Secretary to the Primate
Assistant to the Primate on Special Duties
GAFCON Desk Officer for the Church of Nigeria
Secretary, Church of Nigeria Socio-Political Team
Secretary, GAFCON G26 Planning Committee
Registrar, Diocesan Training Centre
He is also an active member of the GAFCON Theological Education Network.

ACADEMIC PURSUIT

Ven. Akunna furthered his studies at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, where he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Religious Studies and a Master of Arts degree in New Testament Theology.

FAMILY

He is happily married to Mrs. Nkiru Akunna, and their marriage is blessed with four children: Favour, Precious, Miracle, and Prince.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Ven. Akunna is a Chartered Member of Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (MCPN).