Featured in the page 313 of the Dictionary of International Biography, Bishop Haruna Yakub, now 83 years, is our personality of the week. Borne in 1924 in Okene, Kogi state, Bishop Haruna Herbert Yakubu, the Anglican Diocesan Bishop of Kwara, married 1st September 1949 and is blessed with 5 children; 3 sons and 2 daughters.As stated on the page 313 of his personal copy of Dictionary of International Biography where he has his name written in gold:
Education: Ordination course 1950-51; Ordinator License Deacon, 1952-54; Diploma in Biblical Studies, 1955-57; Diploma in Theology, 1958-59; International BD. London, 1960-61; Richman College, Further studies, 1966-67.
Appointments: Primary school teacher, 1945-49; Deacon, 1952-53; Parish priest, 1954-55; Asst. Priest in Conventory, 1957-58; Parish Priest, 1959-60; Head of Christian Religious Broadcasting in Nigeria, 1961-74; Elected Consecrated Bishop, 1974;
Publications: Booklets, Christians Participation in Politics, Author of 14 Addresses to diefferent organizations.
Memberships: Appointed Vice-President, CMS, 1975 (Partneship House); Elected President, Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) Kwara state; Member, State Council of Prerogative of Mercy Christians Peace Conference on Religion and Peace, President of Zone B Chapter.
Honour: Officer, Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (OFR), 1982.
Hobbies: Gardening, Wild Life Animals, Birds.
Address: Bishop Court, Faith Road, P.O. Box, 1884, Ilorin, Kwara State - Nigeria.
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