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Preparations Intensify for Jos Jesus Crusade as Take the Nations Partners with CAN Plateau
Preparations are in full swing for the Jos Jesus Crusade, a major evangelistic campaign being organized by Take the Nations (TTN) — an international Christian ministry based in the United States and South Africa — in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter.
The announcement was made during a vision casting meeting held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Covenant Word Christian Centre International, opposite the old Jos Steel Rolling Mills, off Old Airport Road, Jos.
Speaking at the event, Evangelist Brandon James, International Crusade Director of Take the Nations, said the mission to Plateau State came by divine inspiration at a crucial moment in the state’s history.
“We believe God sent us here because this is a critical moment for Plateau State. God loves this land and its people, and He has sent us to proclaim the only gospel that can bring salvation and healing. The people can expect to see the miraculous—deaf ears opened, the blind seeing, the sick healed, and lives transformed in the name of Jesus,” he declared.
Evangelist James also announced that Evangelist Daniel du Toit, founder of Take the Nations, will lead the five-day crusade scheduled to hold from December 17 to 21, 2025, at Little St. John’s Field, opposite the Polo Field, Jos. He explained that the ministry was birthed on the biblical mandate from Psalm 2:8 — “Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance.”
In his welcome address, Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk, Chairman of CAN Plateau State, described the meeting as a clarion call for unity and mobilization of the body of Christ ahead of the outreach. He encouraged churches across the state to volunteer members for various departments such as prayer, counseling, mobilization, security, medical, media, and publicity.
“This is a call for unity and service. We must all play our part to ensure that the light of the gospel shines across Plateau through this great crusade,” Rev. Gomwalk said.
Also sharing at the event, Evangelists Nathan Obukoh and Grant Frank spoke about the journey of Evangelist Du Toit, who was mentored by the late Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke and has since led impactful crusades across Africa, including in Zambia and Nigeria.
They recounted how Du Toit’s ministry began after a divine encounter that led to his first mass crusade in Zambia — an event that opened the door to a series of evangelistic missions across Africa. The Take the Nations team has since recorded massive turnouts and life-changing miracles in places such as Offa in Kwara State and Ile-Ife in Osun State.
“We believe God is about to do something great in Jos,” said Evangelist Grant. “Just as we’ve seen in other cities, we expect revival, healing, and transformation in Plateau State.”
The Jos Jesus Crusade is expected to attract thousands of worshippers from Plateau and neighboring states. The five-day event will feature spirit-filled worship, soul-winning messages, healing, deliverance, and renewed faith in Christ.
Over the years, Take the Nations has conducted large-scale crusades across various countries, with the goal of spreading the gospel and transforming lives through the power of Jesus Christ. Organizers say the Jos edition will mark a significant spiritual milestone for the city and the Christian community in Northern Nigeria.
Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has declared his total support for the second term bid of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, describing his administration as one that has restored credibility, stability, and direction to Nigerian football.
In a statement made available to journalists, Majekodunmi said Gusau’s leadership has brought renewed confidence to the football ecosystem through purposeful administration, improved stakeholder engagement, and visible progress across different levels of the game.
“Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has shown uncommon dedication to the growth of football in Nigeria. His leadership style reflects sincerity, transparency, and a genuine passion for developing the game from the grassroots to the national level,” Majekodunmi stated.
The Ogun FA Chairman noted that under Gusau’s stewardship, Nigerian football has continued to witness improved organization, stronger collaboration among stakeholders, and increased attention to youth and grassroots football development.
According to him, continuity remains vital at this stage of Nigerian football development, stressing that the ongoing reforms and developmental initiatives initiated by the current NFF leadership deserve the opportunity to mature and produce long-term results.
“This is not the time to interrupt progress. Stability and continuity are critical for the future of our football. The foundations being laid today will strengthen the game for the next generation, and that is why I believe Alhaji Gusau deserves another term to continue his good work,” he added.
Majekodunmi also commended the NFF President for creating an atmosphere of unity within the football family and for consistently supporting programmes aimed at empowering young talents across the country.
He further called on football stakeholders nationwide to rally behind Gusau’s re-election bid in the interest of sustaining growth, deepening reforms, and positioning Nigerian football for greater achievements on the continental and global stage.
“Nigerian football needs leadership with vision, patience, and capacity. Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has demonstrated these qualities, and I strongly believe the future of our football will be brighter with continuity under his leadership,” Majekodunmi concluded.
Nigeria has received multiple funding offers from investors and institutional lenders, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said.
Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Mr Oyedele said the current market environment presents an opportunity for the country to refinance some of its existing debt while mobilising additional resources for development.
“We think that the timing is good for us to be able to maybe even refinance some of our expensive past debts, but also to raise more funding for our development at this critical time,” he said.
Responding to questions on whether Nigeria would pursue a Eurobond issuance or other commercial financing options, the minister said any decision would depend on prevailing market conditions, the amount of funding required and the speed at which the government intends to access the funds.
He noted that the country currently has several financing options available.
“We have a lot of offers, there is a lot of interest in Nigeria by investors, which is good for us,” Mr Oyedele said.
He added that Nigeria is also engaging with institutional lenders, including the African Finance Corporation (AFC), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Afreximbank, alongside financing arrangements involving other countries.
“We have many options,” he noted.
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Mr Oyedele explained that the government would carefully evaluate the cost, risks and suitability of available funding sources before deciding on the most appropriate financing strategy.
According to him, the objective is to ensure efficient use of resources while supporting the country’s development priorities.
“The goal is to get the best results from every dollar or every naira that we spend,” he said.
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