Jonathan Edewor

Jonathan Francis Ekokotu Edewor (17 July 1942 - 13 February 2021) was the pioneer Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Oleh. He died on 13 February 2021 after a brief illness.^[1]

The Rt Reverend Jonathan Edewor
Bishop Diocese of Oleh
Church	Church of Nigeria
Diocese	Diocese of Oleh
In office	December 1999 - July 2012
Successor	Rt Rev'd John Aruakpor
Personal details
Born	July 17, 1942 (1942-07-17)
Died	February 13, 2021 (2021-02-13)
Spouse	Dame Elizabeth Edewor

Early life and death

Jonathan Francis Ekokotu Edewor was born in Erawha-Owhe(present day Isoko North local government area of Delta State) to Late Pa Stephen Ogor and Late Mrs Ruth Emetakiewe Edewor on the 17th of July 1942.^[2] He was the pioneer Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Oleh^[3] and he served from December 1999 to July 2012 when he retired and was succeeded by John Aruakpor.^[4] He died on 13 February 2021 after a brief illness and was buried on 17 April 2021.^[1]