Michael Ugwu Eneja

Michael Ugwu Eneja (January 1919 – November 14, 2008) was a Nigerian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest Nigerian Catholic bishops.

Michael Ugwu Eneja
Bishop of Diocese of Enugu (Emeritus)
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Enugu
In office1977–1996
PredecessorGodfrey Okoye
SuccessorAnthony Okonkwo Gbuji
Orders
OrdinationJuly 29, 1951
Personal details
BornJanuary 1919
Ibagwa Nkwo, Nigeria
DiedNovember 14, 2008 (aged 89)
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Eneja was born in Ibagwa Ani, Nigeria and was ordained a priest on July 29, 1951 from the Diocese of Enugu. He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Enugu on November 10, 1977 and received his episcopal consecration on February 28, 1978. He remained bishop of the Diocese of Enugu until his retirement on November 8, 1996. He died on November 14, 2008.

In Nsukka there is an annual memorial lecture named after Eneja.[1]

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