Joseph Edra Ukpo Explained

Type:Archbishop
Honorific-Prefix:His Excellency
Joseph Edra Ukpo
Archbishop Emeritus of Calabar
Appointed:17 December 2003
Term End:2 February 2013
Predecessor:Brian David Usanga
Successor:Joseph Effiong Ekuwem
Previous Post:Auxiliary Bishop of Ogoja and Titular Bishop of Chullu (1971โ€“1973)
Bishop of Ogoja (1973โ€“2003)
Ordination:25 April 1965
Consecration:19 September 1971
Consecrated By:Thomas McGettrick
Birth Date:1937 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Okpoma, British Nigeria

Joseph Edra Ukpo (6 June 1937 โ€“ 1 March 2023) was a Nigerian Catholic prelate who was the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Calabar from his appointment in 2003, succeeding,[1] until his retirement in 2013.[2] 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.

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.[2] He died from a brief illness in Calabar after serving as a priest for over 50 years.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archdiocese of Calabar: Archbishop Brian David Usanga resigns, bishop Joseph Edra Ukpo appointed. 17 December 2003. Agenzia Fides.
  2. Web site: Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo. Catholic-hierarchy.org. David M.. Cheney.
  3. Web site: UKPO, (Bishop) Joseph Edra. Biographical Legacy & Research Foundation Nigeria. 30 March 2017 .
  4. Web site: Ukpos to bury three family members in 12 days. 19 September 2021. Calitown.
  5. Web site: 2 March 2023 . Catholic Emeritus Archbishop Joseph Ukpo dies at 85 ยป Converseer . 3 March 2023 . converseer.com . en-US.