Eyewitnesses recount deadly clashes, call for help
Three United Methodists recalled the violence in the Munga Dosso area of Nigeria on Dec. 15 that led to the deaths of a young man and two children.
Nigeria Path Forward Covenant
Healing, Unity and Stronger United Methodist Witness Across Nigeria
A Report and Actions For The United Methodist Church of Nigeria
Including congregations, laity, pastors and conference officials,
Letter from Bishops Emmanuel and Schol
Sunday, the 15th of December 2024, will be a day seared into our memory for the rest of our lives. As your bishops, we are saddened and bewildered by the senseless murder of innocent people in the name of denominational loyalty.
The United Methodist Church in Nigeria – Timeline
From 2004 through 2024, The United Methodist Church in Nigeria has had eight bishops. Two of them died while in office, one served 12 years, one was elected in November 2024, three served as interim bishops from 2006 to 2012 and one served as interim starting in August 2024. This amount of change in leadership has impacted the people, mission and ministry.
West Africa elects Ande Ikimun Emmanuel as bishop
The Rev. Ande Ikimun Emmanuel has been elected as a bishop in The United Methodist Church’s West Africa Central Conference
