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Please keep the newly elected principal officials of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in your prayers as they assume the responsibility of leading the Conference over the next four years, in faithful service to the Church and the common good.

We thank you sincerely for accompanying the Bishops with your prayers throughout the 2026 First Plenary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, which concluded successfully today.

At the Holy Mass, presided over by the immediate past President of the Conference and Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, certificates of election into office were presented to the newly elected principal officers of the Conference.

This was followed by a press conference, during which the Communiqué issued at the end of the Plenary was further shared and reflected upon with members of the press and the faithful present.

We pray that the fruits of this Plenary Assembly may inspire renewed commitment to servant leadership, foster justice and accountability, and advance good governance at all levels for the well-being of our people in Nigeria.

Following the conclusion of its 2026 First Plenary Meeting, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has released its resolutions, capturing the outcomes of deliberations held under the theme, “Leadership and the Common Good.” Attached is the Plenary's Communiqué.

CBCN Elect New Leaders

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, at the First Plenary holding at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, have on 24 February, 2026, elected new officers to pilot the affairs of the Conference.

The principal officers are:

1. Most Rev. Matthew Man’oso Ndagoso, the Archbishop of Kaduna, as the President

2. Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, the Archbishop of Lagos, as the Vice President

3. Most Rev. Peter Odetoyinbo, the Bishop of Abeokuta, as the Secretary

4. Most Rev. Peter Chukwu, the Bishop of Abakaliki, as the Assistant Secretary

There were other Bishops elected to oversee the various directorates, departmentsand units of the Catholic Secretariat and CBCN Agencies.

The new officers shall be officially presented at the closing ceremony of the plenary on Wednesday 25 February, 2026.

Signed

Very Rev. Fr. Michael Ayanleke Banjo

Secretary General, CSN

MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENTS: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE REASSURES NIGERIANS OF SUSTAINED SECURITY VIGILANCE

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, psc, reassures all Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the protection of lives, property, and national peace, in light of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications.

While Nigeria remains stable and its internal security situation firmly under control, the Force has reinforced proactive, intelligence-led policing measures across the country. The Ag. IGP has directed all Commissioners of Police in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, with particular attention to the North West, North East, and North Central zones, to heighten surveillance and intelligence gathering, strengthen collaboration with traditional and religious leaders, enhance visibility policing around worship centres and public spaces, and swiftly address any attempt by individuals or groups to exploit global developments to incite unrest or sectarian tension.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterates that Nigeria will not serve as a theatre for foreign conflicts. Any attempt to import external ideological or religious tensions into the country will be met with the full weight of the law.

IGP Disu calls on community leaders nationwide to continue promoting peace and urges citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation.

The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times.

Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
1st March, 2026