Christianity in Ogun State
Christianity is a major religion in Ogun State and it constitutes 70% of its population. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta are present in the state. Ijebu-Ode has a St. Clare's Monastery.[1] The international headquarters of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) are in Ogere-Remo, Ogun State.[2] The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God is present in the state.[3] In Ogun State, the Celestial Church of Christ has Alafia, Emi, Ibukun, Itunu, Itunu Iyanu, Iyanu, Oba Nla, Ogo Oluwa, and Oluwaseun Parishes.[4] Christ Apostolic Church has churches in the state.[5] Jubilee Christian Church International has its headquarters in Abeokuta.[6] The Anglican church is present in Ogun State. [7] The town of Ota has a tract of land known as Canaanland, which includes the church of the name Faith Tabernacle and Covenant University.[8] Crawford University and Seventh-day Adventist Babcock University are present in the state. Western Diocese of Salem International Christian Centre has its seat in the state. The Redeemed Christian Church of God owns Redeemer's University. Christ International Divinity College (CINDICO) has its seat in the state.
See also
[edit]- Christianity in Kano State
- Christianity in Sokoto State
- Christianity in Borno State
- Christianity in Jigawa State
- Christianity in Kaduna State
- Christianity in Katsina State
- Christianity in Kebbi State
- Christianity in Kwara State
- Christianity in Niger State
- Christianity in Adamawa State
- Christianity in Osun State
- Christianity in Yobe State
References
[edit]- ^ "La Nostra Africa". keiserciccio.net. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Headquarters". aladura.net. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Contact us - UCKG non official website". Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2011-08-04.
- ^ "Celestial Church of Christ (Parishes in Nigeria, Lagos, Ondo, Kwara, Ogun, Kano, Portharcourt, Oyo, Oshun, and other states)". celestialchurch.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide (CAC)". Archived from the original on 2007-06-04. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Jubilee Christian Church International: Branches". Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ "Convents". VConnect. Archived from the original on 18 December 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "richest-pastors.htm". Archived from the original on 2007-11-10. Retrieved 30 May 2016.