Nigeria

The Hausa people (40.3m) were enslaved into Islam until 1900s. Men work the fields while women focus on cooking and childcare. 805 workers are needed to reach them (JoshuaProject). Pray that the Hausa Bible will penetrate even stony hearts.

Fulani (20.6m) had a powerful empire in 1800s. They move cattle herds for fresh grass and water, and respect their environment. Pray for more workers to serve the Fulani people, to help them find freedom, peace and transformation through the Gospel.

In Nigeria, Tearfund’s Transforming Masculinities training is helping to reshape attitudes toward gender equality. ‘He no longer shouts at me or the children and we’re grateful’. says Funke. ‘He even helps fetch water with his motorcycle, which didn’t happen before. Lord, we pray for continued success of the Transforming Masculinities training in Nigeria, that it may reach more families and bring about positive change. Amen.

Please pray for Nigeria, following reports of persecution by a terrorist group in the north of the country, causing men, women, and children to flee their homes to seek shelter in the bushes, without even the basic of necessities. And yet! The LORD is strengthening His people and using them to stand against the devil’s schemes. Pray for Al Massira, for the widespread use of the Hausa translated resources to train and help equip the Church to reach precious souls from all backgrounds, with the Good News.

Increasing persecution against Jesus and His people continues in Nigeria. A country rich in natural resources, steeped in culture, with warm hospitality. And yet, the Church is being attacked by various terrorist groups in these days. Corruption is widespread, and injustices are rampant. Pray for the election in February, that no blood would be shed and that the Lord may seat in power, a just and godly leader. Please pray Al Massira serves humbly, helping equip the local Church to share the Gospel in local languages, to all people groups without fear but in Christ’s love in this beautiful country.