The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, is the organ of unity, communion and solidarity for the millions of Catholics spread across the thirty-six states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. It is the forum wherein the collegiality of the Nigeria Catholic bishops, as successors of the Apostles in union with the Pope, is expressed and where the idea of the Church as family is signified. Through the conference, the archbishops and bishops of the 52 ecclesiastical jurisdictions, as shepherds of souls in their archdioceses and dioceses, are able to pray together, study together, and work together; and with one voice, are able to speak and spearhead the teaching, prophetic and pastoral ministry of the Catholic Church in Nigeria.

Executive committee of the CBCN
The Bishops’ Conference is headed by an executive body made up of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary.
The plenary session of the Conference is held twice a year, for prayer, study and deliberations on important issues concerning the evangelizing mission of the Church in Nigeria, the pastoral care of the faithful, and the promotion of human dignity, human rights, truth, justice, reconciliation, peace and wholesome development in the wider society.

The Current Executive

President
Most Revd Dr. Felix Alaba Job (Ibadan Archdiocese)

Vice President
Most Revd Dr. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (Jos Archdiocese)

Secretary
Most Revd Dr. Alfred Martins (Abeokuta Diocese)

Vice Secretary
Most Revd William Avenya (Auxiliary Bishop of Makurdi)