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Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Abuja
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. History * 8 November 1981: Established as Mission '' sui iuris'' of Abuja from the Diocese of Minna * 19 June 1989: Promoted to the Diocese of Abuja * 26 March 1994: Promoted to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Abuja Special churches The seat of the archbishop is Our Lady, Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral located in Area 3, Garki district, in Abuja near the secretariate of the Archdiocese of Abuja. It was dedicated by John Cardinal Onaiyekan on Saturday, 12 January 2012. Bishops ;Ecclesiastical Superiors * Cardinal Dominic Ignatius Ekandem (11 June 1981 – 19 June 1989 ''see below'') ; Bishops * Cardinal Dominic Ignatius Ekandem (''see above'' 19 June 1989 – 28 September 1992), simultaneously became Archbishop (personal title) * John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan (7 July 1990 as coadjutor, 28 September 1992 – 26 March 1994 ''see below''); future Cardinal ;Metropo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Of Nigeria
The Church of Nigeria is the Anglicanism, Anglican Church body, church in Nigeria. It is the second-largest Province (Anglican), province in the Anglican Communion, as measured by baptised membership (not by attendance), after the Church of England. it gives its membership as "over 18 million", out of a total Nigerian population of 190 million. It is "effectively the largest province in the Communion." As measured by active membership, the Church of Nigeria has nearly 2 million active baptised members. According to a study published by ''Cambridge University Press'' in the ''Journal of Anglican Studies'', there are between 4.94 and 11.74 million Anglicans in Nigeria. The Church of Nigeria is the largest Anglican province on the continent of Africa, accounting for 41.7% of Anglicans in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is "probably the first [largest within the Anglican Communion] in terms of ''active'' members." Since 2002 the Church of Nigeria has been organised into 14 ecclesias ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Ignatius Ekandem
Dominic Ignatius Ekandem (1917 – 24 November, 1995) was a Nigerian Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Abuja from 1989 until 1992.. He was the first native West African Catholic bishop in history. He also founded the Missionary Society of Saint Paul of Nigeria (M.S.P.). A native of Akwa Ibom State, Ekandem attended several Catholic seminaries before he became a priest. He was ordained on 7 December 1947, and became the first priest from the old Calabar Calabar (also referred to as Callabar, Calabari, Calbari and Kalabar) is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers and cre ... province. His first assignment as bishop was as auxiliary of Calabar from 1953 to 1963. He was Bishop of Ikot Ekpene from 1963 to 1981; during that tenure, in April 1976, he was named a cardinal. He then became Ecclesiastical Superior of Abuja, and when Abuja became an A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, Katsina State borders Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, and Jigawa States. Nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality", both the state capital and the town of Daura have been described "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning" in Nigeria. With over 5,800,000 residents as at 2006, Katsina State is the fifth largest state in the country by population, despite the fact that it only ranks 17th out of 36 states in terms of area. Demographically, the Hausa people are the largest ethnic group in the state, and Islam is the most practiced religion. In 2005, Katsina became the fifth state in Nigeria to adopt Sharia law. The current Governor of Katsina State is Aminu Bello Masari, a member of the All Progressives Congress and ally of President Muhammadu Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kankara
Official = Kankara LGA Other name = Kankara Native name = Kankara Ta Danjanmakka mai gwanjon karfe Settlement_type = LGA Headquarters and town Motto = Kankara Ta Danjanmakka mai gwanjon karfe Government_type = Local Government Area Year of Creation = 1989 Leader_title = Sarkin Pauwan Katsina, District Head of Kankara Leader_title = Kanwan Katsina, District Head of Ketare Magnitude Area =1,462 KM² Postal Area Code = 832 Total Population (2006 Census) = 245,739 Total Population (2021 Projection) = 382853 Number of Settlements = 862 Major Occupation = Farming and Businesses By Muhammad Kasim Sada Wards The LGA has 11 political wards # Burdugau # Danmurabu # Gundawa # Pauwa # Kankara # Ketare # Kukasheka # Mabai # Yargoje # Yar'Tsamiya # Zango The LGA has 19 Village Heads,with 350 Community Leaders. The LGA has 1 General Hospital, 1 Comprehensive Health Centre, 15 Primary Health Care, 2 Private clinics, and 42 Health Clinics and Dispensaries. Based on GIS map the LGA has total p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yangogi
Kwali is a local government area in the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria. It has an area of 1,206 km and a population of 85,837 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 904105. History Kwali was created on October 1, 1996 by the military administration of General Sani Abacha Sani Abacha (20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military officer and politician who ruled as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998. He seized power on 17 November 1993 in the last successful c .... Socio-Cultural Life One profession that the people of Kwali Local Government Area are famous for is pottery. Indeed, it is the country home of the world-famous potter woman, Dr. Ladi Kwali whose image currently adorns the 20 Naira bill. Another is cloth making. But today, other professions such as farming, hunting and trading are also practiced by the inhabitants of Kwali Area Council. Constitution Like other area councils in Nigeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Katsina-Ala
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala ( la, Katsinen(sis)- Alen(sis) is a diocese located in the city of Katsina-Ala in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. Its cathedral is the church of St. Gerald of Majella in Katsina-Ala. Territory The Diocese is located in a portion of Benue State and includes the districts of Katsina-Ala, Logo, and Ukum. Leadership * Peter Iornzuul Adoboh (29 December 2012 – 14 February 2020) * Isaac Bunde Dugu (9 April 2022 – present) History The diocese was established on 29 December 2012 from the Diocese of Makurdi. See also *Catholic Church in Nigeria The Catholic Church in Nigeria is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, the curia in Rome, and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The present president of the CBCN is Most Rev. Luc ... References External links * * Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria Christian organizations established in 2012 Roman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Gboko
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gboko ( la, Gbokensis(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Gboko, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. Territory The Diocese of Gboko is located in a portion of Benue State. Chronology of Bishops * Bishop William Amove Avenya (29 December 2012 – present) History The diocese was established 29 December 2012 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi The Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi ( la, Makurden(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Makurdi, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. History * July 9, 1934: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Benue from t .... See also * Catholic Church in Nigeria References Sources Official Announcement of establishment of new diocese by Vatican New External linksGCatholic.org information page Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria Christian organizations established in 2012 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Otukpo
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Otukpo ( la, Otukpoën(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Otukpo in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. History * July 10, 1995: Established as Diocese of Otukpo from the Diocese of Makurdi. The first bishop of the diocese is Late Most Revd. Fidelis Oga Orgah. Special churches The Cathedral is St Francis’ Cathedral in Otukpo. Leadership * Bishops of Otupko (Roman rite) ** Bishop Fidelis oga Orgah (July 10, 1995 – December 7, 2000) ** Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi (since December 17, 2002) See also *Roman Catholicism in Nigeria The Catholic Church in Nigeria is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, the curia in Rome, and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The present president of the CBCN is Most Rev. Luci ... Sources GCatholic.org Information Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria Christian organizations established in 1995 Roman Catholic dioceses and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Makurdi
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi ( la, Makurden(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Makurdi, Benue State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. History * July 9, 1934: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Benue from the Apostolic Vicariate of Western Nigeria * April 18, 1950: Renamed as the Apostolic Prefecture of Oturkpo * April 2, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Oturkpo * June 28, 1960: Renamed as Diocese of Makurdi Special churches The Cathedral is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Makurdi. Bishops * Prefect Apostolic of Benue (Latin Church) ** Fr. Giuseppe Kirsten, C.S.Sp. (26 Feb 1937 – 1947) * Bishop of Oturkpo (Roman rite) ** Bishop James Hagan, C.S.Sp. (20 Mar 1948 – 8 Mar 1960 ''see below'') * Bishops of Makurdi (Latin Church) ** Bishop James Hagan, C.S.Sp. (''see above'' 8 Mar 1960 – 29 Mar 1966) ** Bishop Donal Joseph Murray, C.S.Sp. (11 Jan 1968 – 2 Jun 1989) ** Bishop Athanasius Atule Usuh (2 Jun 1989 – 28 Mar 2015) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Lokoja
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lokoja ( la, Lokoian(us)) is a diocese located in the city of Lokoja, Kogi State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. History * February 21, 1955: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Kabba from the Diocese of Benin City, Diocese of Kaduna and Apostolic Prefecture of Oturkpo * July 6, 1964: Promoted as Diocese of Kabba * May 5, 1965: Renamed as Diocese of Lokoja AN OUTLINE OF A HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF LOKOJA While the advent of the Catholic Faith in the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja is usually dated to the opening of a new mission in Lokoja in 1884, the birth of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, which we now call Lokoja Diocese must be dated back to 1955, when Kabba Prefecture was created, and later became Lokoja Diocese. The creation of Kabba Prefecture resulted from a lengthy correspondence between the then Provincial and Superior-General of French-Canadian Spiritans (Canadian Spiritans). For at the end of the First ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Lafia
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafia ( la, Lafien(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Lafia in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja in Nigeria. History * December 5, 2000: Established as Diocese of Lafia from the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Jos and the Diocese of Makurdi Special churches The Cathedral is St. William's Cathedral in Lafia. Leadership * Bishops of Lafia (Roman rite) ** Bishop Matthew Ishaya Audu (December 5, 2000 - January 6, 2020), appointed Archbishop of Jos ** Bishop David Ajang (March 31, 2021 - present) See also *Roman Catholicism in Nigeria The Catholic Church in Nigeria is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, the curia in Rome, and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The present president of the CBCN is Most Rev. Luci ... Sources GCatholic.org Information Roman Catholic dioceses in Nigeria Christian organizations established in 2000 Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Idah
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Idah ( la, Idahin(us)) is a Latin suffragan diocese located in the city of Idah, Kogi State in the Ecclesiastical province of Abuja, in Nigeria, yet remains subject to the Roman missionary Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Idah is located along the Niger river in Kogi State of Nigeria. The diocese mainly serves the Igala, Bassa and Igbo ethnic groups, who live in Kogi east along the Niger and Benue rivers, below their confluence, around Lokoja. Antecedents The diocese was first evangelized by the Spiritans (Congregatio Sancti Spiritus .S.Spa.k.a. Holy Ghost Fathers). The first missionary to the diocese was Father Joseph Liechtenberger, who was sent to the area in 1902, and later missionaries of the same order, including Irish bishop Joseph Shanahan, were the progenitors of the first Catholic mission in Dekina. By 1905, this mission closed as a result of the hostility of the local community, constituted mainly of Muslim communities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
