Summary
Adamawa state is the home of a large number of Christians, forming the largest minority religion in the predominantly Muslim state.[1] Christian communities in the state have been heavily attacked by Boko Haram. However, these attacks have reduced in recent years due to the Nigerian military's efforts to combat terrorism in the region.[2] The state has the Roman Catholic Diocese of Yola as majority headed by Stephen Dami Mamza. Ekklesiyar ‘Yan’uwar a Nigeria – (Church of the Brethren) has its seat in the province. Deeper Life Bible Church and Living Faith Church are present in Yola.[3][4] Most of the members of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria are in the state, with the headquarters being at Numan.[5] Fellowship Baptist Conference of Nigerian Baptist Convention has its seat at Mubi and Gongola Baptist Conference-Ag of Nigerian Baptist Convention has its seat at Numan. [6] Gombi, Golembatal, Uvu, Nokwam Nbulum, Wurobalka and Mubi have National Evangelical Mission churches.[7]
See also edit
- Christianity in Kano State
- Christianity in Sokoto State
- Christianity in Borno State
- Christianity in Jigawa State
- Christianity in Kaduna State
- Christianity in Katsina State
- Christianity in Kebbi State
- Christianity in Kwara State
- Christianity in Niger State
- Christianity in Ogun State
- Christianity in Osun State
- Christianity in Yobe State
References edit
- ^ "Country Guidance: Nigeria (October 2021)". European Union Agency for Asylum. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
- ^ Nathaniel, Soonest (March 16, 2023). "Nigeria Ranks 8th In List Of Countries With Worst Terrorism Impact".
- ^ "Depeer Life Bible Church,jimeta yola adamawa. | Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
- ^ "Living Faith Church Worldwide,Yola Zonal HQTRS Adamawa st | Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Welcome to National Evangelical Mission - Maiduguri Division - About Us". nem-borno.cfsites.org. Retrieved 2016-05-30.