Richard Utaegbulam

Richard Utaegbulam (1904-1968) was an Anglican priest[1]

Utaegbulam was born in Umuezeala and educated at St Paul's College, Awka. He was ordained in 1941[2] He served at Umuahia, Bonny and Aba. He became a Canon Residentiary at St. Michael, Aba in 1953; and it's Archdeacon in 1960. He was leader of the movement to create a separate Diocese of Aba, now a reality.[3] Utaegbulam died in Umuahia Hospital.

References
  1. DACB
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1967/8 p 1271: London, OUP, 1967
  3. Diocese of Aba


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