Nigeria
As Zion begins it‟s partnership with the people of the Shelleng congregation of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN). It may be time to learn a little more about the country of Nigeria.
Did you know?
- Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. According to 2008 estimates there are 151.5 million Nigerians. That‟s 20% of the entire population of all African countries.
- Nigeria is twice the size of California.
- A member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Nigeria has been an independent country since 1960.
- English is the official language of Nigeria. There are over 180 tribal languages also spoken, most prominently: Yoruba, Hausa, Ibo, and Fulani.
- Life expectancy is only 46 years for men and 47 years for women.
- There are over 33 million mobile cell phones in use (as of 2006) in Nigeria. These use global positioning satellites and have opened up a new world of communication and business possibilities.
Nigeria News
Nigeria Links
- US Library of Congress
- National Geographic Kids
- A Soccer themed lesson on Nigeria for children
- Adamawa State of Nigeria on Wikipedia: Adamawa is the state where Shelleng is located.
- Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria on the ELCA website: Information about the LCCN and its ministries.
- The MAS Companion Synod Program: Includes a list of existing partnerships.
- Jay in Nigeria 2009: Jay is a Member of Calvary Lutheran Church spending 2 months in Nigeria working with the LCCN, Global Health Ministries, and the MAS Nigeria Public Health Team, Water Committee.
- Global Health Ministries
MAS = Minneapolis Area Synod (of the ELCA)
