Rev Father Alia Biography – Rev Father Alia is a Nigerian Catholic priest and politician from Mabangur, Mbadede in Wandeyakya Local Government Area of Benue State. He was elected governor of Benue State in 2023 as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His father and mother are from the Tiv tribe.
Rev Father Alia Biography, Age, Wiki
Alia was born on 14 May 1966 in Benue state, Nigeria, Africa. He is 57 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He is well educated. He completed his early education in Agidi at Mbatiyaw in Gboko Local Government of Benue State.
In 1983, he gained admission to St. James Minor Seminary, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education (GCE). Alia’s commitment to serving God as a Catholic priest went to St. Augustine’s Seminary, Jos (affiliated with the University of Ibadan).
He later obtained a Diploma in Religious Studies in 1987. In 1990, he furthered his education and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Theology from an affiliate of the University of Urbania, Rome.
Due to his love for education, he moved to Bronx NY, USA in 1999 and earned a Master of Arts degree in Religious Education (Psychology and Counselling).
In 2004, he moved to Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the USA for another Master of Arts degree in Biomedical Ethics. He went further and obtained his doctorate the following year in the same course and at the same university.
Rev Father Alia Parents, Siblings
Alia’s parents’ names are Thomas Katsina Alia (Father) and Mrs. Thomas Katsina Alia (Mother). His parents’ professions are under review. His siblings’ names and their professions are under review. His family is from the Tiv tribe.
Rev Father Alia Net Worth 2023
Based on the information available on the internet Rev Father Alia’s net worth is approximately $1-5 Million USD. By profession, he is a Nigerian Catholic priest and politician.
Rev Father Alia Career
Rev Father Alia became a famous priest in Nigeria because of his miraculous power of healing. He began serving God at the Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Makurdi, Benue State. From there, he started his healing group with a small meeting that usually took place every Saturday.
This healing mass gradually became a diocesan type of activity, attracting clergy from other churches after its miraculous power of healing.
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People who came and got cured of their various ailments started spreading the message to their friends and family and from there their healing became the public talk in every household in the state and across the country.
This healing mass gradually became a diocesan type of activity, attracting clergy from other churches after its miraculous power of healing.
People who came and got cured of their various ailments started spreading the message to their friends and family and from there their healing became a door-to-door public talk across the state and country.
He is later sent to the Vatican for confirmation of her healing power due to jealousy and envy from other priests, who insist that Alia’s gift of healing is not genuine.
However, it was verified that Alia’s healing power is pure, that it is a gift from God, not fake as they claimed.
He spent some time in the Vatican, United States, and returned to Nigeria but this time he was transferred from the Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Anum to St Thomas Catholic Church, located opposite the first gate of Benue State University, Makurdi.
His political ambition came from the mandate of the people and their will to rule. Because of his pure mind, good deeds, and miraculous power of healing. His name became known to everyone in the kingdom including the children.
Many people believe in his strength and are quite satisfied that he can become a good leader and this is where his politics started.
He runs for governor in the 2023 general election. He is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State.
Rev Father Alia Nationality, Ethnicity
Rev Father Alia’s nationality is Nigerian and his ethnicity is Black.
Rev Father Height, Weight
Rev Father Alia’s height is around 5 feet 7 inches and his weight is around 60 kilograms.