The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has approved the creation of 15 new dioceses, expanding its reach to 176 dioceses nationwide.
In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, the Church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde, said the new dioceses include five full-fledged dioceses and 10 missionary dioceses.
The newly established full dioceses are:
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Ekiti South
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Kalabari
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Lagos South West
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Omoku
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Ozoro
Missionary Dioceses
The missionary dioceses include:
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Eket
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Idanre
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Ikom
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Keffi
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Nasarawa
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Ogoja
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Oyo South
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Oyun
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Takum
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Zuru
Synod Approval
Akintunde explained that the decision was approved by the Standing Committee of the General Synod, acting on behalf of the wider body, in line 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,” he added.
The Church of Nigeria, one of the largest provinces in the Anglican Communion worldwide, has continued to expand in recent years, citing the need to strengthen evangelism and pastoral care across diverse regions.
With the new dioceses, the Church now operates in 176 jurisdictions, reflecting its growing influence in both urban and rural communities.
