Anglican Church also said the processes for electing Bishops for the new dioceses will be announced soon.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has approved the creation of five full-fledged dioceses and 10 missionary dioceses, bringing the total number to 176 across the country.
This was disclosed on Thursday in Abuja via a statement issued by Communication Officer of the church, Korede Akintunde.
According to him, the newly created dioceses that are under full-fledged dioceses included: Ekiti South, Kalabari, Lagos South West, Omoku, and Ozoro.
The statement added that the Missionary Dioceses include- Eket, Idanre, Ikom, Keffi, Nasarawa, Ogoja, Oyo South, Oyun, Takum, and Zuru.
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Akintunde also explained that the approval was made by the Standing Committee of the General Synod, acting on behalf of the General Synod, in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria.
“The processes for election of Bishops, consecration, inauguration, and enthronement will be announced in due course,” the statement further said.
Meanwhile, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, has said President Bola Tinubu must act swiftly and address hunger, poverty, and insecurity across the country.
He made the call in his presidential address at the five-day 2025 Standing Committee Meeting of the Church at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Ado Ekiti.
Speaking at the event tagged, “The Sanctity of the Church: Contending for the Integrity of the Christian Faith and Witness in the World.” Ndukuba urged the president to curb high inflation, warning that rising prices are compounding the suffering of Nigerians.
He said, “The insurgency in the North-East and banditry in other parts of the country have disrupted economic activities in agriculture and mining, resulting in decreased revenue.”
“Addressing insecurity is key to revitalising economic growth and ensuring the survival of our nation. The continual equipping of the Nigerian armed forces is vital to winning this war. Improved security will guarantee economic revival and growth for all citizens,” Ndukuba added.
