Born 23rd June, 1959 to the family of very good parents and dedicated Catholics – Mr. Samuel Nwoye Aghadinuno and Mrs. Angelina Egoano Aghadinuno, both of blessed memory at Awkuzu then in Anambra Division, now Oyi Local Government Area in Anambra State of Nigeria. He has three surviving brothers and two sisters, all God fearing.

      Begun his “Ntaakala” in St. Raphael’s Elementary School Awkuzu, now referred to as nursery school at about two years of age (1961) he continued the elementary school started in 1962 which was interrupted by the Nigerian-Biafra Civil War (1967-1970). Recommenced the elementary education 1970, he concluded that in 1973 obtaining his First School Leaving Certificate in distinction, in same school.

      Baptized in August, 1959 two months after birth, he received also the following sacraments of the Church – First Penance/Confession and Holy Eucharist (1966), Confirmation (1972), Holy Orders: Deconate (1987), and Presbyterate, 1988 August 13. Earlier, he was a very good traditional music dancer, folklore and story teller, chorister and a Mass server. He had also received in the course of his theological formation the following ministries – Lectorate (1985), and Acolyte (1986). He was ordained a Priest by His Grace the Most Rev. Prof. Stephen N. Ezeanya, Archbishop of Onitsha, of blessed memory at the Most Holy Trinity Cathedral Onitsha, now a Basilica.

      He entered the Seminary, St Paul’s Umunuko Ukpor, September 6, 1973; and All Hallows’ Seminary Onitsha, 1974 with the Very Rev. Fr Cyril Nwizugbo and Msgr Emmanuel N. Otteh (later Bishop of Issele-Uku Diocese), Msgr Patrick O. Achebe all of blessed memory respectively as his Rectors. He obtained also his WASC and GCE Certificates (1978); served as teacher prefect, teacher Music, Latin, bursar and choirmaster at Ukpor Seminary and the Auxiliary General, teacher of Latin, Literature etc. at All Hallows’ Seminary, Onitsha respectively (1978-1979) and (1983-1984). As a seminarian in formation years, he was distinguished in such functions as choirmaster, procurator, Seminary Regulator, Academic Dean’s Office, Student’s Dean’s Office and Class Prefect. He was the Leader/President of his Priestly Ordination Set (BENEPS) for Thirty-two years. He has zero tolerance for injustice, defended the truth at all costs.

      He served as an assistant Parish Priest at the Holy Cross Parish, Nkpor with now Msgr Godwin Okolo as the Parish Priest (1988-1989); Parish Priest (pioneer) at the St Anthony of Padua Parish, Nkpor; St Theresa’s Parish, Umunya (October 2015 – August, 2016) and now St. Augustine’s Parish Umuoba-Anam (2016 to date, 2023).

      Fr Clement studied philosophy at Bigard Memorial Seminary Ikot Ekpene (1979-1983) and theology at Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, obtaining B.Phil. and B.D. degrees, with the Most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha (Bishop of Orlu), Msgr Thoephilus Okere, all of blessed memory and Very Rev. Fr Peter Damian Akpononu respectively as the Rectors.

      He studied Canon Law in the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), then under the Scripture Department affiliated to the University of Calabar and obtained M.Th.; and having been sent to study by the Archbishop of Onitsha Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, had obtained Licentiate and Ph.D. (JUD) at the Lateran University Rome, with distinction (Summa Cum Laude). In the course of his studies, he was elected and served as President of Igbo Student Priests and Religious/Consecrated in Rome (2008-2011). He is a member of the Canon Law Society of Nigeria (CLSN), and had once written and delivered a paper to one of its conferences.

      He was appointed by the then Archbishop of Onitsha, now His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze to serve as the Auxiliary General at All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha with three others, and four others to St Paul’s Seminary Ukpor after philosophical formation (1983) in a letter written in his own hand for one year apostolic work, not anymore a probation as it used to be the practice and terminology. It was revolutionary. Indeed, a very good idea! (1983-1984).

      Appointed by the then Archbishop of Onitsha Most Rev. S.N. Ezeanya of blessed memory to serve as Father Formator at All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha (1989-1992), to take the place of Fr. Denis C. Isizoh, now Bishop of Aguleri Diocese who was leaving to Rome for studies and other work. Served there as Deputy Rector (with Msgr Hypolite Adigwe as Rector and Msgr Nathaniel C. Obiagba as the Vice Rector), Music Director, taught Music, Latin, Literature and Christian Religious Education (CRK). It was an interesting experience coming back to formation in the Seminary.

      He was appointed by the same Archbishop Ezeanya to serve as the pioneer Parish Priest of St. Anthony of Padua, Nkpor, he also provided some spiritual assistance to the Missionary Sisters of Charity of St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa, then), at Fegge Onitsha, and was one of the Archdiocesan Arbitrators, Defender of the Bond etc.

      Other appointments include the Acting Rector of St Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor, with Very Rev. Fr Jeremiah Nwosu as Rector (the letter received November 1995), to become the substantive Rector in 1996; the Rector of All Hallows Seminary Onitsha, succeeding Very Rev. Fr Godwin Okolo now Monsignor, by Archbishop Albert Obiefuna 1999, and served till 2004. Those years were indeed very tough and exacting given the varia challenging Anambra State governance issues, insecurity, infrastructural decay and poor economic turn-outs. But God supplied the grace! The Seminary survived it, to the glory of God! He was further appointed to serve in the Onitsha Archdiocesan Marriage Tribunal (2013); Assistant Secretary for the first Archdiocesan Synod (2005), member of the Committee for the Second Onitsha Archdiocesan Synod (2016) and Parish Priest St Theresa’s Parish Umunya (October 2015-August 2016). It presented as well as left very sad memories. He was appointed to St Augustine’s Umuoba-Anam (2016) where he is still serving, by the Archbishop Most Rev. Valerian Okeke.

      He was directed by the Diocesan Bishop, Most Rev. Denis C. Isizoh in 2023 to assist in some of the initial requirements of a new Junior Seminary like: the Seminary rules and regulations review, Manual of Prayers, Talk to the Diocesan Senior Seminarians on Reunion with the Bishop, Diocesan Vicariate and Faculty Examinations charge etc. And he has also been appointed by the Most Rev. Denis C. Isizoh to the following charges: Parish Priest St. Augustine’s Umuoba-Anam, Consultor, Dean, Director of Vocations, and Chairman of the Diocesan Canon Law Office – all in 2024.

      Passionately committed and zealous for the care of souls, he executes priestly charges with diligence, integrity, joy and undiminished intensity. He empties himself and spares nothing for same. He is firm, urges and insists that the right thing be done, with patience but can also burst out to fight injustice and oppression in any guise.

      He likes reading, learning, doing, conversation, visits especially the less remembered ones; creations, arts, sculpture, composing songs, prayers, inspiring poems and prose. He desires so strongly to renounce himself completely, take up his cross and follow the Master Jesus Christ as He invited the disciples to do. His Motto: Deus prime, alii sequuntur, deinde me.

      For now, Parish Priest of the St Augustine’s Parish Umuoba-Anam of Anambra East in Anambra State of Nigeria. He works hard with the faithful to love God, the Church and humanity. Continues to encounter grave challenges to the faith like paganism and neo-paganism preferences of most Catholic Youth, Pentecostalism, syncretism and levity about morals and faith, confronting them sincerely and courageously with abundant good results. The Parish is alive with programmes to educate the faithful in the faith and correct practice – via; Sunday Evening Instructions, Religious Societies in devotion, Caritas for the poor and needy, TELEDO – Teach, Learn and Do programmes, retreats, excursions skills acquisition and games for the youth etc. and they enjoy them. I am proud of the Parishioners and faithful who join us.