Joseph Edra Ukpo

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,[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
Appointed17 December 2003
Term ended2 February 2013
PredecessorBrian David Usanga
SuccessorJoseph Effiong Ekuwem
Orders
Ordination25 April 1965
Consecration19 September 1971
by Thomas McGettrick
Personal details
Born(1937-06-06)6 June 1937
Died1 March 2023(2023-03-01) (aged 85)
Previous post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Ogoja and Titular Bishop of Chullu (1971โ€“1973)
Bishop of Ogoja (1973โ€“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

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