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Campagne d’évangélisation à Mubi, Nigéria

du 11 au 15 février 2009

 

Nigeria
Nigeria, which is by far the most densely populated country in Africa, is divided into 36 federal states. Owing to the large population, it will continue to be the focus of CfaN’s work in 2009. The north of the country, which gradually changes from steppe to desert, is predominantly Muslim, whereas the south has been superficially Christian since the colonial era. One of the country’s main problems is an unhealthy religious mix (syncretism) of Christianity and animism. A fair number of Nigerian “Christians” continue to make sacrifices to their ancestors, go to heathen festivals, wear talismans, worship totems, etc. A Bible-based, uncompromising proclamation with a call for a clear conversion and a sincere commitment of one’s life is urgently needed in many places, including those with an apparent Christian heritage. In fact, it is no different from Europe, where, despite a history of Christian influence, there are many places where Bible-based Christianity is not easy to find.

Mubi
The town of Mubi in the state of Adamawa in eastern Nigeria is on the border with Cameroon. It is situated in a mountainous region, the foothills of the Mandara Mountains, on the Yserdam River, which – unusually for Nigeria – does not flow to the sea but northwards to Lake Chad, 300 kilometres away.

Until the First World War the town was part of the German colony of Cameroon. One of the markets still has roofed market stalls which date from that time. From 1919 to 1961 the town was then part of the British mandate territory of British Cameroon. Mubi now has two markets, a state hospital and a polytechnic and has for some years also been the location of four faculties of Adamawa State University. Most people earn a living from handcrafts and agriculture and there is virtually no industry.

Mubi, which has a population of 250,000, is a regional centre and has become a melting pot for people from the many small surrounding tribal regions and particularly from the Mandara Mountains. Muslims make up 40% of the population and Christians account for roughly the same percentage. There are a considerable number of traditional animists in the surrounding area. An emir, a traditional Muslim ruler, resides in Uba, some 20 kilometres away. His palace and the main mosque form a single unit.

We are sure that God has prepared a mighty harvest in this region. The doors to Mubi are open and we are going there to proclaim the gospel of peace.

Photos de Oleksandr Volyk 

 

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