Nigeria (MNN) — In 2023, Nigeria was the deadliest place for Christians, a fact that shows no signs of changing anytime soon. In January 2024, at least 30 Christians lost their lives, an average of one Christian per day.
Open Doors affirmed in its Advocacy Report 2024 that Nigeria continues to be the country where Christians are most at risk of being killed or kidnapped because of their faith.
Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs says: “Unfortunately, as the pace of attacks has increased, they have become less newsworthy because it’s another day, another attack in Nigeria. Even the Christmas attacks did not receive the media attention they should have received.”
Fulani activists attack at least 20 Christian communities in Plateau State on Christmas Eve, leaving more than 160 dead and hundreds injured.
Christians make up 46 percent of Nigeria’s population, a significant number. But the violence against them was intense.
(Graphic courtesy of Voice of the Martyrs USA)
In response to the December attacks, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) organized a peace march on January 8 in Plateau State, Nigeria, calling for an end to the killings.
The Governor of Plateau State received their letter of protest and promised to forward it to President Bola Tinubu.
“Every new leader in Nigeria promises that he is the right one. They will defeat the terrorists, ensure their protection and guarantee religious freedom,” says Nettleton.
“We must pray that there will be a head of government in Nigeria who will actually achieve these goals. »
A second call to action is: “It’s worth reaching out to our government officials and saying, ‘Hey, what are you doing about religious freedom issues in Nigeria?’‘ leave our Government leaders know that we are paying attention and that it is something that is important to us.
Contact your national leaders today to push for justice for Nigerian Christians.
(US citizens, visit congress.gov to find your representatives.)
Header image courtesy of Voice of the Martyrs.
