Catholic Bishops Elect New CBCN President
Matthew Ndagoso Takes Over Leadership of Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops Elect New CBCN President
The Catholic Bishops Conference Nigeria president has changed following a new election. Catholic bishops have chosen Matthew Ndagoso, Archbishop of Kaduna, as the new President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
The election took place during the ongoing 2026 First Plenary Meeting of Catholic Bishops in Abuja.
Role of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria
The CBCN serves as the highest decision-making body of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. It guides spiritual matters and addresses social concerns. In addition, the Conference speaks on national issues that affect faith, morality, and the common good.
As Catholic Bishops Conference Nigeria president, Archbishop Ndagoso will lead these efforts for the next four years.
Ndagoso Replaces Outgoing CBCN President
Archbishop Ndagoso succeeds Lucius Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri. Ugorji completes his four-year term this February.
Under the new leadership, the Conference plans to strengthen unity among bishops and expand its engagement with Nigerian society.
Other CBCN Executive Members Elected
The plenary also produced other key officers of the Conference. The newly elected officials include:
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Alfred Martins – Vice President
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Peter Odetoyinbo – Secretary
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Peter Chukwu – Assistant Secretary
These leaders will work closely with the Catholic Bishops Conference Nigeria president to guide the Church’s mission nationwide.
Call for Prayers and Support
The Conference urged Catholics to pray for the new leadership. The bishops emphasized their commitment to faithful service, responsible leadership, and the promotion of peace and justice across Nigeria.
As the new Catholic Bishops Conference Nigeria president, Archbishop Ndagoso now begins a term focused on unity, moral leadership, and national engagement.
