Michael Akinyemi (born 17 October 1947) is an

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: he was the pioneer bishop of Igbomina, one of seven in the Anglican Province of Kwara, itself one of 14 within the

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. Akinyemi was also

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of the Anglican Province of Kwara until his retirement in 2017.

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Anglican bishops of Etche 21st-century Anglican bishops in Nigeria 21st-century Anglican archbishops Anglican bishops of Igbomina Anglican archbishops of Kwara Living people 1947 births {{Nigeria-Anglican-bishop-stub