Joseph Ekuwem
| Joseph Effiong Ekuwem | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Calabar | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Calabar |
| Appointed | 2 February 2013 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Edra Ukpo |
| Previous post | Bishop of Uyo (1989-2013) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 June 1979 |
| Consecration | 9 December 1989 by Paul Fouad Tabet[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 December 1949 |
Joseph Effiong Ekuwem (18 December 1949) is a Nigerian Catholic prelate who has served as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Calabar since 2 February 2013.[2] Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2013, he replaced Joseph Edra Ukpo. Ekuwem was the former bishop of the Diocese of Uyo.[3]
References
- Back to citation "Archbishop Joseph Effiong Ekuwem". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
- Back to citation Atemanke, Jude (2023-05-02). "Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Nigeria's Calabar Archdiocese". ACI Africa. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- Back to citation Isi Esene (2 February 2013). "Pope appoints His Lordship, Most Rev Joseph Effiong Ekuwem the new Archbishop of Calabar". YNaija. Retrieved 11 October 2025.