Fr. Anthony was born in Bodo, a little coastal town in Rivers State in the southern part of Nigeria. He studied in the major seminaries in Makurdi and Jos, both in Nigeria, and made his solemn profession of vows on 13th November 2004. He was ordained a priest on 10th September 2005. Upon the completion of his further studies in Rome, Fr Anthony has taught philosophy in Jos and Makurdi. He has an avid interest in chess, football, and novels.