The Standing Committee Meeting of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has approved the creation of 15 new Dioceses in addition to the current 161 Dioceses across the country.
They are as follows:
Full-fledged Dioceses
1. Ekiti South Diocese out of Ekiti Diocese
2. Kalabari Diocese out of Niger Delta Diocese
3. Lagos South West Diocese out of Lagos West Diocese
4. Omoku Diocese out of Ahoada Diocese
5. Ozoro Diocese out of Oleh Diocese
Missionary Dioceses
1. Eket Diocese out of Uyo Diocese
2. Idanre Diocese out of Akure Diocese
3. Ikom Diocese out of Calabar Diocese
4. Keffi Diocese out of Kubwa and Lafia Dioceses
5. Nasarawa Diocese out of Lafia Diocese
6. Ogoja Diocese out of Calabar Diocese
7. Oyo South Diocese out of Oyo Diocese
8. Oyun Diocese out of Kwara Diocese
9. Takum Diocese out of Jalingo Diocese
10. Zuru Diocese out of Kebbi Diocese
Other processes, election of bishops, consecration, inaugurations and enthronement dates shall be announced in due course.
Korede Akintunde
CoN Communication Officer
Email: communication@anglican-nig.org
18th September, 2025
