The five Nigerian Cardinals
They are five in number
Dominic Cardinal Ekandem from Akwa Ibom was the first. He was the first West African Bishop. Became Cardinal in 1976.
The second is Francis Cardinal Arinze, from Anambra State. At 34, he became the youngest Metropolitan Archbishop in the World. Installed Cardinal in 1985.
The third is Anthony Cardinal Okogie, from.Edo State. He was Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos. He was made a Cardinal in 2003.
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The fourth is John Cardinal Onaiyekan, from Kogi State. He was the Prelate of Abuja up to 2019. He was created a Cardinal in 2012.
And now Peter Cardinal Okpaleke, from Anambra State. His appointment to the College of Cardinals came 9 years after his Bishopric consecration. His installation has just taken place.
Congratulations to all five, dead and alive.
