In March 1955 the Prefecture of Kabba was created from Benin City Diocese and the Prefecture of Otukpo by the Vatican decree Number 1017 dated March 1, 1955; and Msgr Auguste Delisle, CSSp, a missionary since 1935 and on the Nigerian team since 1952 became the Prefect Apostolic by the Vatican decree number 2579 dated May 27, 1955.

It was not until 1964 that the Prefecture of Kabba was raise to status of a Diocese by a Vatican decree dated July 6, 1964 with Msgr.

A major pastoral progress was made when Idah Prefecture was created out of Lokoja Diocese with Msgr.

Joseph Ohieku was appointed the Diocesan Administrator in accordance with the relevant canonical provisions.

Martin Dada Abejide Olorunmolu (appointed November 11, 2005), was ordained and installed February 11, 2006 as the fourth bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja.