In 1988, the Anglo-Irish Province was invited to take up a mission in Nigeria. The Order was soon blessed with local vocations and is now a region within the Province with over fifty friars and eleven Houses in Enugu, Nsukka, Ekpoma, Ibadan, Abuja, Umueze-Anam, Kurudu, Arochukwu, Ugbo-Odogwu.
In October 1974 the Carmelite nuns from Tranquilla, Knock established the first Carmel in Nigeria in Owerri. This continues to be a flourishing Carmel. Plans are already under way for the establishment of a new foundation in the capital Abuja.
In November 1995, the Carmelite nuns from New Ross established a monastery in Zing in Northern Nigeria. The founding sisters came from Irish, English and Scottish Carmels. Presently the Zing Carmel is composed of nine Nigerian sisters with one expatriate remaining.
CAPIO (Carmelite Prisoner Interest Organisation)
CAPIO was set up in the early years of the mission to care for the needs of prisoners and their families. It has become well known as a human rights organisation and is highly respected by the legal profession and other human rights campaigners.
OCD Regional Delegate in Nigeria
Fr Canice Azuoma, OCD
Carmelite Community
PO Box 3612
Enugu
Enugu State
Nigeria 400102