Joseph Edra Ukpo
Joseph Edra Ukpo (6 June 1937 – 1 March 2023) was a Nigerian Catholic prelate who was the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Calabar from his appointment in 2003,[1] succeeding Brian David Usanga,[2] until his retirement in 2013.[1] He had previously been the first Nigerian-born and black African bishop of the Diocese of Ogoja, which is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Calabar.
His Excellency Joseph Edra Ukpo | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Emeritus of Calabar | |
| Appointed | 17 December 2003 |
| Term ended | 2 February 2013 |
| Predecessor | Brian David Usanga |
| Successor | Joseph Effiong Ekuwem |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 25 April 1965 |
| Consecration | 19 September 1971 by Thomas McGettrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1937 |
| Died | 1 March 2023 (aged 85) |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Ogoja and Titular Bishop of Chullu (1971–1973) Bishop of Ogoja (1973–2003) |
Ukpo was born at Okpoma in the Cross River State.[3] He was the brother of Nigerian politician Anthony Ukpo.[4] Ukpo died on 1 March 2023, at the age of 85.[1] He died from a brief illness in Calabar after serving as a priest for over 50 years.[5]
References
- Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo". Catholic-hierarchy.org.
- "Archdiocese of Calabar: Archbishop Brian David Usanga resigns, bishop Joseph Edra Ukpo appointed". Agenzia Fides. 17 December 2003.
- "UKPO, (Bishop) Joseph Edra". Biographical Legacy & Research Foundation Nigeria. 30 March 2017.
- "Ukpos to bury three family members in 12 days". Calitown. 19 September 2021.
- "Catholic Emeritus Archbishop Joseph Ukpo dies at 85 » Converseer". converseer.com. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
Further reading
- Jake Omang Otonko, ed. (2017). The golden pearl & celebrated icon : Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo : essays in honour of the Archbishop at his 80th Birthday. Kaduna, Nigeria: Pyla-mak Services Ltd.
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