Michael Eneja

Michael Eneja
Emeritus Bishop of Enugu
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeEnugu
In office1977–1996
PredecessorGodfrey Okoye
SuccessorAnthony Gbuji
Orders
Ordination29 July 1951
Personal details
BornMichael Ugwuja Eneja
January 1919 (1919-01)
Ibagwa Nkwo, Nigeria
Died14 November 2008 (aged 89)

Michael Ugwuja Eneja (January 1919 – 14 November 2008) was a Nigerian Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Enugu on 10 November 1977 to 8 November 1996.

Biography

Eneja was born in Ibagwa Ani, Enugu State, Nigeria. He was ordained a priest on 29 July 1951 for the Archdiocese of Onitsha before he was incardinated to the then newly created Diocese of Enugu, where he was appointed bishop on 10 November 1977 by Pope John Paul II. Eneja received his episcopal consecration on 28 February 1978 and remained bishop until his retirement on 8 November 1996. He died on 14 November 2008.[1]

References

  1. ^ Ugwueze, Emmanuel (22 April 2023). "Gov. Ugwuanyi immortalises late Bishop Eneja 15 years after". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 January 2026.