In a four hour-long service in Abuja’s Cathedral Church of the Advent, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh was recently installed as the fourth Primate of the Church of Nigeria. The ceremony also commemorated the completion of Archbishop Akinola's period in office.

In his sermon Archbishop Okoh expounded the early Christian confession "Jesus is Lord". He examined how this term spoke of Jesus' divinity and authority over all creation, and his role as judge of all people. He concluded with a personal challenge: "If you are in church and Jesus is not Lord of your life, you are wasting your time."

Other topics addressed in the sermon included the Communion Covenant, as well as the current controversy surrounding sexuality that is causing serious concern across the Anglican Communion. The Primate also addressed the failures of Nigeria in the area of the development of its oil resources: "The oil on which we depend is God's property, given to us by a benevolent God,” he said. “Its abuse for self-enrichment is a sin against God and against the people of Nigeria."

He used the words "blood money" to describe the import of fake medicines from China that he said had killed people who had taken them to make them well. 

He asked if Nigeria could prosper without a secure power-supply, proper security and adequate employment. He declared that those responsible for the slaughter in Jos should not be allowed to go free, otherwise society would descend to 'dog eat dog'. He called on people who criticised those in public life to enter it themselves to change it.

During the Peace the Acting President of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who had earlier led the intercessions, spoke to the congregation. Dr. Jonathan said he had been wondering whether Archbishop Akinola's successor could fill his shoes, but having heard his inaugural sermon Dr Jonathan said, “I bow. I thank God he [Archbishop Okoh] has taken over and will continue the good work."

In a symbolic gesture, Archbishop Akinola himself handed on his robes and primatial cross and went to sit in the congregation. He will devote his retirement to the Peter Akinola Foundation, which will continue to address issues in Nigeria. On Sunday a farewell service was held for him in his home town of Abeokuta, which is where Christian missionaries first began their work in Nigeria.

The Church Of Nigeria has also elected three new Bishops to three Dioceses whose Bishops are retiring. They are The Rev. Canon Samuel Ogundeji who will be taking over from The Rt Rev Samuel Olukunle Ajani the outgoing Bishop of Egba West Anglican Diocese. The Ven Abraham Akinlalu Director of Ibru Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, is elected Bishop of Oke-Osun Diocese to succeed The Rt Rev Fasogbon, while The Ven Oluseyi Oyelade Vicar Our Saviours Church Garki Abuja has been elected Bishop of Ife-East Diocese to take over from The Rt Rev Okeremi the incumbent Bishop who is also retiring.

The house of Bishops conducted the election at the just concluded Standing Committee meeting of the Church held at the Basilica of Grace Church Anglican Girls Grammar School Gudu District Apo Area Abuja. Details of the consecration ceremonies shall be announced later.