Anglican Church expands nationwide with 15 new dioceses

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has approved the instauration of 15 caller dioceses, expanding its full from 161 to 176 crossed the country, a determination aimed astatine strengthening its beingness successful cardinal regions.

A connection signed by Korede Akintunde, Communication Officer, connected 18th September 2025, confirmed the development.

Of the 15 dioceses, 5 are full-fledged—Ekiti South, Kalabari, Lagos South West, Omoku, and Ozoro—while 10 are missionary dioceses: Eket, Idanre, Ikom, Keffi, Nasarawa, Ogoja, Oyo South, Oyun, Takum, and Zuru.

The determination followed inspections and validations conducted by 3 teams led by Archbishops Joseph Akinfenwa, David Onuoha, and Daniel Yisa, alongside a Validation Team chaired by The Most Rev’d Dr Timothy Yahaya. The findings were presented to the Episcopal Synod connected 11th July 2025, wherever Primate Henry Ndukuba submitted the recommendations for approval.

“Other processes, including the predetermination of bishops, consecrations, inaugurations, and enthronements, shall beryllium announced successful owed course,” the connection added.

The caller dioceses were carved retired from existing jurisdictions, including Ekiti, Niger Delta, Lagos West, Ahoada, Oleh, Uyo, Akure, Calabar, Kubwa, Lafia, Oyo, Kwara, Jalingo, and Kebbi.

The Standing Committee of the General Synod approved the enlargement successful accordance with the Church’s constitution, marking a important maturation of its grassroots web crossed Nigeria.

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