Nigeria

English and African languages ​​(e.g. Hausa and Fulani)

356,669 sq mi

Area

Languages

Population

Religion

Approximately 200 million

50% Muslim, 40% Christian, 10% tribal religions. Northern Nigeria is almost entirely Islamic.

Life in Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa. Muslims make up at least half the population with most in the north, and with organizations like Boko Haram, it’s infamously dangerous for Christians. Call of Hope, however, has been able to provide aid and discipleship for Muslims and Christians alike through programs like The Goat Project and radio broadcasting for all to hear.

Missionary work in the Sharia states of northern Nigeria presents special challenges. Life for Christians here is very dangerous and they constantly expect attacks from Islamists. Nevertheless, the work in northern Nigeria is an important focus for Call of Hope. During these difficult circumstances, our local Frontline Workers want  to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to Muslims. It is crucial to us that we not only provide practical help but also spiritual help to Christians affected by terrorism in their time of need.

A Little History

In late May 1999, Sharia Muslim law was adopted in all of the twelve northern states. The Nigerian constitution even allows for establishing Sharia courts at the national level. Many Muslims still criticize this application of Sharia as being too lax and demand the government take more decisive action against the enemies of Allah. The bloodiest Islamic terror organization in West Africa—called Boko Haram, which means “western education is sin”—wages a holy war in northern Nigeria against Christians and the national government. In 2012, Boko Haram demanded the Christian minority of northern Nigeria “leave quickly as possible or expect to be killed at any moment.” This has led to years of mobs, destructions, and assassinations against Christian people and organizations. The resulting conflict in Nigeria has seen thousands killed and millions displaced.

Our Work in Nigeria

In the mid-1980s, COH's Gospel literature and Farmer Evangelism efforts began in Nigeria. Since 2006, millions of Muslims across northern Nigeria hear COH Gospel radio programs in the Hausa and Fulfulde languages nine times each week broadcast from nine government-owned, Muslim-operated radio stations!

Our work includes:

  • Christian literature production and distribution

  • Helping resettle those who have lost homes

  • Replacing burnt Bibles and songbooks

  • Offering small grants to local business owners

  • Personal follow-up & discipleship

  • Training evangelists

  • Youth conferences

  • Jesus Film viewings

  • Church planting initiatives in Muslim communities

  • Education assistance

  • Disaster relief & Humanitarian aid

  • Broadcasting Christian radio programs

Call of Hope Projects in Nigeria

Stories in Nigeria


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