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Archbishop Ugorji challenged controls on religious schools in Nigeria

Sep 7, 2026, 11:54 AM UTCReported

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In a 4 September statement, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of Owerri criticized Imo State directives affecting mission and private schools. Agenzia Fides reported his call for dialogue with educators and an end to unilateral decisions.

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AFRICA/NIGERIA — Archbishop Ugorji denounces ‘absolute control’ over missionary and private schools

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