'Nigeria on verge of appointing flying bishop in England'

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[EV News] 03 Aug 2007--The Church of England Newspaper reports today that Nigeria is on the verge of appointing its own 'flying bishop' in England to represent disillusioned Anglicans.

A new bishop to be appointed by Nigerian Archbishop Peter Akinola could be consecrated before next year's Lambeth Conference if plans succeed.

A source describing himself as a 'worker in the Nigerian diocese' said that there were plans to appoint someone as a 'mission co-ordinator'.

Rumours regarding the possibility of such a role have been circulating over the last few months but this is the first time it has been confirmed by a clergy member from Nigeria.

Speaking to the CEN he said: "It is possible that Archbishop Peter Akinola will have somebody appointed by the next Lambeth Conference in July 2008."

It is believed that the appointment will be of an English priest, rather than a Nigerian one, following the pattern set in such appointments in the USA....