Dr. Gabriel Obasi Chidozie Udu was baptized in July 1978 at Ndiagu Ngbo church of Christ in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state where he was nurtured in the path of righteousness. He later worshipped at church of Christ Amukoko, Lagos where he served as church treasurer, church secretary and chairman of church building committee. He joined the church of Christ 35, Onwe road Abakaliki in June 2000 where he has served as the secretary of the church's building committee for over a decade, and is currently the treasurer of Ebonyi state churches of Christ radio evengelism, and chairman of the church benevolence committee. He has won many souls for Christ through direct and indirect contacts.

Dr. Udu trained for his first and second degrees in University of Lagos, Akoka, and his doctorate degree in Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. He is a certified National Accountant (CNA) and the chairman of Nigerian institute of Management (NIM) in Ebonyi state.

He has practical experience in Banking and Accounting. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Business Management, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Most importantly, Dr, Udu is married to a devout christian named Mary, and the marriage is blessed with six believing and diligent christian children.

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Dr, Uche Emmanuel Eni hails from Amannagwu village, Arochukwu town, Abia state. He was born 15th September, 1957, to the family of Mr. Emmanuel Mmere Oji Eni of blessed memory, and Mrs. Margaret Emmanuel Eni. He attended Aggrey Primary School, Arochukwu and obtained the First School Leaving Certificate; attended Aggrey Memorial Secondary School and obtained WASC-Division One. Then worked briefly with NEPA.

He attended University of Jos from 1981 to 1987 and obtained MBBS (Basic Medical Degree). After housemanship at UCTH Calabar, he worked briefly in Jos (Chilas Specialist Hospital). He then worked and studied at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH, and obtained the West African College of Surgeons Fellowship, FWCAS (Post graduate academic fellowship), and International College of Surgeons Fellowship, FICS (Honorary Fellowship).

He obtained a Masters degree in Health Planning and Management, MHPM, from University of Maiduguri, servd as coordinator of Residency (Post-graduate) training in surgery. He received an award for hard work and rose to the position of Chief Consultant Surgeon at UMTH, Maiduguri, before relocating to Abakaliki. He now serves as Chief consultant surgeon in the Surgery Department of Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, FETHA, and Head of Accident & Emergency Department. He is a member of Nigerian Surgical Research Society, and Nigerian Cancer Society.

He was baptized at church of Christ, Obinkita, Arochukwu. He worshipped at Township church of Christ Jos and at church of Christ, Wulari, Jerusalem, Maiduguri. He served as Deacon from 2002 to 2012 at Maiduguri; Coordinator, Benevolence Committee; pioneer; Coordinator of Missions Ministry, and Chairman of Budget Implementation Committee.

He is married to Princess Nkechinyere Uchechukwu Eni, with four children.

Bro. Philip Ali Egwu hails from Ukpegu Umuogudu Akpu Mgbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. He was baptized into Christ in 1972 at his home congregation. Bro. Egwu is married to Sister Egwu Ethina Ukamaka with six children. He was the church secretary for many years and has been regular in virtually all the activities of the church. He also worshipped with the Awada Odekpe congregation where he served as secretary till he left for Abakaliki.

He completed his first and second degrees at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and currently serves as a school principal in Ebomyi state school system.

Bro. Nkama Williams Chima (JP) was born on the 9th of July, 1976 at Kake II Kumba, Meme Division, South West Province, Cameroon, into the family of Late Bro. Robert Anya Nkama and Mrs. Paulina Onu, both from Edda, Afikpo South L.G.A Ebonyi state Nigeria.

He had his primary school education in Presbyterian Primary School Kake II and Government Primary School Bongwana Kake I respectively both in Cameroon. Got baptized into the Lord's church in 1989 also in the Republic of Cameroon. He later proceeded to Nigeria his home country, where he had his secondary school education at Foundation Secondary School, Abakaliki.

Got married to his princess, Sis. Christian Njideka on the 11th of April, 2009. The marriage is blessed with a beautiful daughter.

In his quest for more knowledge and higher education, he enrolled with the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, where he studied Business Management.

He is an active member of the church and a supporter of the spread of the gospel. He was the youth leader for many years. He has also worshipped with other congregations of the Lord's church such as church of Christ, Kake II Kumba Cameroon, for over 19 years, church of Christ, 6A Pepple streeet, Ikeja Lagos, 2001-2002.

To God be all the glory. Amen!

Born on 23rd June, 1972 and was baptized into the Lord on 3rd August, 1988 at church of Christ Ekpelu. He was born into the family of Chief and Lolo Nweke Ukpai in Ekpelu Community, Ikwo L.G.A of Ebonyi State.

Bro. Friday Nweke was educated at Community Primary School, Ekpelu; Special Science school, Igbeagu Abakaliki (1999); Enugu State University of Science & Technology and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He holds the following degrees and certificates: FSLC -Merit (1982); WASC (1989); B.Eng. Electrical/Electronics Engineering-Upper Credit (1997); M.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2002) and PhD Physics Electronics (2010). He holds a Post Doctoral Certificate in solid state physics and instrumentation in addition to the following professional certifications: International Certificate in Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme Tertiary (ADAPT) Training; Certificate of Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE and Certificate of Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN.

Engr. Dr. Friday Nweke Ukpai is a distinguished academic and senior lecturer in the Department of Industrial Physics, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He has wprked as: Tutor GTC, Abakaliki (1999); Part-time lecturer, CSMT-SBS, Abakaliki etc. He also holds other adhoc appointments both within and outside the academia, including Member, Governing Board of CSMT-SBS, Abakaliki; Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Abakaliki branch (2011-2014); Staff Adviser, National Association of Physics Students, NAPS, EBSU chapter; Financial secretary, church of Christ, Onwe roaD, Abakaliki and Financial secretary, Vision Club International.

He has published many research articles in electronics in both local and international journals and has also published a lot of text books on electronics. He has represented Ebonyi State University on research and development in Abuja and UNN on many occasions. He is a recipient of many awards among which include: Award of excellence on Human Development by Ekpelu Community Undergraduate Association; Award of excellence on Human Development by National Association of Physics Students (NAPS), EBSU chapter.

Dr. F.N. Ukpai is happily married to a beautiful and virtuous wife, Sis. Lynda Odinachi. The marriage is blessed with four lovely children.

Brother Paul Nwafor Okpara trained as a minister of the gospel at Nigerian Christian Bible College Ukpom, Akwa Ibom state and School of Ministerial Studies, Comprehensive School of Management and Technology, Abakaliki respectively. Bro Paul was a minister at church of Christ, Nkaliki, Abakaliki where he served for 14 years (2000-2013). He was very instrumental in the establishment of Ishieke church of Christ, Abakaliki in 2001 and worked as the pioneer minister of the church for 4 years (2001-2004). Before then, he worked as preacher of church of Christ, Igwebuike Ohaofia-Agba in Ishielu L.G.A of Ebonyi state for 3 years (1997-1999). He had a stint as a student preacher at church of Christ Obe in 1994 and Ekwashi church of Christ, Ohaukwu L.G.A of Ebonyi state in 1992.

Evangelist Paul Okpara was born on 3rd October, 1970 at Ekpelu Community in Ikwo L.G.A of Ebonyi state. He was baptized into the Lord's church at church of Christ Ekpelu in 1983. Paul had his secular education at Community Primary School, Ekpelu; Community Secondary School, Ekka-Awoke, Ikwo L.G.A and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Administration and Planning.

His secular working career and appointments spans: Dabo Government Girls Secondary School, Kano, where he taught as NYSC member (2008-2011); Head Teacher, Tricia Academy, Abakaliki; Tutor, Ebonyi State Secondary Education Board (2011-2013). In September, 2013, he took up an appointment with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and is currently an INEC administrative officer at Onicha L.G.A of Ebonyi state.

Besides serving in ministerial capacity, Evang. Paul was at various times a member of churches of Christ at: No. 9 Amiri, Okpoko, Onitsha; N0. 5 Aba road, Sabon Garri, Kano and church of Christ Ekpelu, his home congregation. He became member of Onwe road church of Christ in 2013. He is happily married to Sis. Chinyere Peace.

Bro Chinweike Nwoba Ogah was born on 16th February, 1968 and was baptized into Christ at church of Christ, Akpoha in 1984. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and currently works with the Exams and Record Department, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

Chinweike hails from Obegu Ohatekwe Amagu village in Ikwo L.G.A of Ebonyi state. He was educated at Echenugo Memorial Primary School, Abaomege, Onicha L.G.A (1975-1980); Boys Secondary School Akpoha, Afikpo North L.G.A (1981-1985) and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (2000-2006). Chinweike worked for 11 years with the Anambra-Imo River Basin and Rural Development Authority before joining Ebonyi State University in 2000.

His spiritual development has been nurtured at many congregations of the Lord's church where he placed his membership at various times. These include church of Christ Akpoha, Afikpo North L.G.A; church of Christ, Ekpelu, Ikwo L.G.A; church of Christ, Omor, Anyamelum L.G.A of Anambra State and church of Christ, Onwe road among others.

Since joining Onwe road church of Christ in 2000, the gentleman has shown sincere devotion and commitment to the church programmes and activities.

Chinweike is happily married to former Miss Francisca Nkechi Asadu of Nkalaegu Obukpa in Igboeze South L.G.A of Enugu state. They are blessed with lovely children.

Bro. Amos Ali Obasi holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and works in the Library Department of Ebonyi State University. Amos was baptized into Christ at Ndi Agu Ngbo church of Christ, Ohaukwu L.G.A of Ebonyi state in 1980 and became a member of Onwe road congregation since 1984. Bro. Amos was educated at Izzi High School, Abakaliki (1976-1981) and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (2000-2006).

He began his working career with the Nigerian Prison Service and in 1993 took up an appointmrnt with Enugun State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) from where he transited to Ebonyi State University in 2000. Amos was at various times member of: church of Christ Ukpeshi, Ohaukwu L.G.A; church of Christ, Inyimagu Okposhi Eheku, (Home congregation); church of Christ New Haven, Enugu; church of Christ, Abakpa-Nike, Enugu; church of Christ, Kirikiri, Lagos and church of Christ, Amokoko, Lagos among others. He has served the church diligently in several capacities and was the secretaryb of the Onwe road congregation for 13 years (1992-2004).

Our Brother Amos is happily married to Sis. Elizabeth Ogonna and the union is graciously blessed with four children.

Evangelist Ogobuchi Omege Nworie hails from Akahufu Inyimagu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He was born on 25 February, 1972. He was baptized into Christ in 1989 at his home congregation. He completed his primary school at Community Primary School Akahufu, and Bear Valley Institute in Colorado, United States of America (2009). He obtained a degree in Education Administration from Enugu State University Of Science and Technology.

He is married to sister Ogobuchi Blessing Nworie. The marriage is blessed with six children.

He has served in many congragations of the Lord and is currently the preacher of church of Christ, No. 35 Onwe road. He is a co-presenter of "Let the Bible speak", a sponsored weekly radio programme of churches of Christ in Ebonyi state.