Joseph Edra Ukpo

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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]

Ukpo was born at Okpoma in the Cross River State.[3] He was the brother of Nigerian military Brigadier General (Retired) 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] He was ordained a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja on 25th April 1965.[5]

He was later appointed as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese on 24 April 1971 and on 1 March 1973, he was appointed as the substantive Bishop of the Diocese before becoming the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar on 17 December 2003.[5]

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3]Cheney, David M. "Archbishop Joseph Edra Ukpo". Catholic-hierarchy.org.
  2. 2."Archdiocese of Calabar: Archbishop Brian David Usanga resigns, bishop Joseph Edra Ukpo appointed". Agenzia Fides. 17 December 2003.
  3. 3."UKPO, (Bishop) Joseph Edra". Biographical Legacy & Research Foundation Nigeria. 30 March 2017.
  4. 4."Ukpos to bury three family members in 12 days". Calitown. 19 September 2021.
  5. 5.[5.2][5.3]Ulom, Frank (2 March 2023). "Catholic Emeritus Archbishop Joseph Ukpo dies at 85". Converseer. Retrieved 3 March 2023.