Archbishop Lucius Ugorji Concludes Tenure As CBCN President
Archbishop, Most Rev. Lucius I. Ugorji, has concluded his service as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
New officers have been elected to oversee the affairs of the CBCN. They include:
- President: Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, Archbishop of Kaduna
- Vice President: Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of Lagos
- Secretary: Most Rev. Peter Odetoyinbo, Bishop of Abeokuta
- Assistant Secretary: Most Rev. Peter Chukwu, Bishop of Abakaliki
Other bishops were also elected to oversee the various directorates, departments, and units of the Catholic Secretariat and CBCN agencies.
The new officers will be officially presented at the closing ceremony of the plenary on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
We give thanks to God for the grace He bestowed on our Archbishop, enabling him to serve the Church in Nigeria with dedication and wisdom in this important role. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to our Archbishop for the exemplary leadership with which he guided the CBCN throughout his four-year tenure as President.