This
page provides information news and reports for Nigeria.
Latest news from Bishop Bitrus Kato (June 2008)
Report on the T.V. for prayer purpose.
N.T.A Bida- Wednesday 5:00pm-5:30pm on air
Minna - Thursday's 6:00pm-6:30pm on air
Lokoja
Kebbi
Jos
Kaduna
Abuja
ILorin
All same time at
6:00pm.
I.T.V Abuja Sunday new time to be arranged now 1: 00pm-1: 30pm on
air.
Some west African countries, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Abidjan, etc.
God is good, souls are being saved through the television.
Bida church is doing well. Minna church is doing well. Several souls
are saved in our services. Many are also delivered.
Abuja church is just open and we are on. We thank God for the
support and encouragements through the television ministry.
The Living Hope Television Ministry through Rev. Richard is a great
blessing and we covet your earnest prayers.
The Sierria Leone church has an average membership of 70. Pictures
of the church are above including picture of the Sierria Leone
pastor, the elders, the church members, the children, and also the
church building on top of another church.
Blessings,
Bishop Bitrus Kato
Nigeria contact Bishop Bitrus Kato with Richard.
Key Features:
Area 924,000 sq. km. Tropical forest in south, merging into Savannah in the north. Desert encroachment in the north. Previously divided into 12, 19 and now 30 states to minimize the impact of ethnic loyalties on national politics and to accelerate development.
Economy: Rich in agricultural land and mineral resources. Vast oil wealth squandered on grandiose prestige projects such as the new federal capital and wasted through incompetent management, corruption and neglect of agriculture and infrastructure. This mismanagement led to economic collapse and high inflation. Public debt/person $356. Income/person $319 (1.5% of USA).
Politics: Independent from Britain in 1960. A federation of 30 states. The wide differences between the cultures of the feudal and predominantly Muslim north and the entrepreneurial largely Christian south and the manipulations of the Muslims to retain political control are the main causes of the turbulent post-independence history of tension, violence, coups and civil war. There have been a
succession of Muslim-dominated military governments since 1983, but a controlled transition to civilian democratic government has been set in motion. After several false starts, the changeover is expected in 1993. The root problem of dishonest politics and corrupt government has not been squarely faced.
Religion: Freedom of religion, but most post-independence government have given preferential treatment to Islam and have ignored incidents of Muslim persecution of Christians. Nearly all the statistics for religions and churches given below are estimates; few denominations maintain records.
All Statistics taken from Johnstone, P. (1995) Operation World: Pray for the World. OM Publishing: Carlisle.
Work Living Hope Does:
Living Hope Ministries has good contact links with churches in Nigeria.
Some Pointers for travelling to Nigeria:
A full British passport, visa and return ticket is required.
Check with your credit card company about the services available for bank machines and the use of traveller's cheques.
Insurance is essential.
You need to be updated with health injections. There are also other numerous jabs that are required. Bring your medical certificates with you.
Bring insect repellent and a mosquito net.
First aid kit.
It is essential to carry your "Yellow Fever" certificate. This is essential for entry into the country.
Be careful to eat clean and well-cooked food with clean hands. Drink only bottled water.
Prayer Points:
There is a need to reach unreached people, to reach Muslims, to pray for persecuted Christians. There has been a great growth in the church and the church needs to face the challenge to help to disciple these people.
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