History of Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos
In 1870, after 10 years of existence, the Vicariate of Dahomey became the Vicariate of the Bight of Benin (Orae Benin). From the Original Vicariate, the following jurisdictions were created: the Prefecture of Dahomey (1883), the Prefecture of Upper Niger (1884), the Vicariates of Ondo-llorin (1943), the Prefecture of Oyo (1949), and the Prefecture of Ibadan (1952).
The remainder of the Vicariate of the Bight of Benin was raised to the status of an Archdiocese on the 8th of April, 1950, with the name Archdiocese of Lagos. In 1969, the Ijebu-Ode district was created a Diocese, in 1997, the Yewa district was created as the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta.
The total geographical coverage is 3,345sq.km. It comprises mainly Lagos State. The population of Lagos is 9,200,000 with approximately 2,760,000 numbers of Catholics.
Bishop's Profile
Overview of his life, ministry, and leadership role in guiding the archdiocese.
Past Vicars
Priests who served in pastoral leadership and service within the archdiocese.