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On 16 April 1920, the Prefecture was promoted as the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Nigeria. On 9 July 1934, the Vicariate was renamed from Southern Nigeria to Onitsha-Owerri. On 12 February 1948, the Vicariate was renamed again to its present name of Onitsha.
On 18 April 1950, the Vicariate was promoted to a Metropolitan See.
Bishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp. 21 May 1931 – 9 July 1934 see below
Vicar Apostolic of Onitsha-Owerri
Bishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp. see above 9 July 1934 – 12 February 1948 see below
Vicar Apostolic of Onitsha
Bishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp. see above 12 February 1948 – 18 April 1950 see below
Archbishops of Onitsha
Archbishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp. see above 18 April 1950 – 26 June 1967
Archbishop Francis Arinze 1967.06.26 – 1985.03.09, already appointed Pro-Prefect of the Secretariat of Non-Christians in 1984; elevated to Cardinal in 1985
Archbishop Stephen Nweke Ezeanya 1985.03.09 – 1995.02.25
