Hi everyone: God is good. We have arrived safely in Jos Nigeria and hope to travel to Niger State next week. Please continue to pray for us. We add a mission update to keep you current. We thank God that every thing is quiet this morning. Blessing, Case and Gremar
Update:
Thank you for your concern and prayers for the situation in Nigeria. Following a series of attacks around Christmas by Boko Haram, an Islamic extremist group based in Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in portions of the four Nigerian states (including Plateau and Niger) affected by the violence. While the government has heightened the presence of security forces in these areas, CRWM missionaries are reporting that things have remained quite calm in their areas and that people are going about their regular activities.
On January 1, the President announced the end of a fuel subsidy effective immediately that had greatly reduced the price of gasoline in Nigeria. In the days following this announcement the cost of gasoline has more than doubled. This dramatic increase significantly impacts the cost of other products and the general cost of living for the Nigerian people. Some protests have been held in major cities, with a larger strike / shut down of public services in the country possible in the coming days.
CRWM is actively monitoring the situation. All CRWM personnel are safe and well. Please pray that these protests will not lead to further violence. Please also pray for wisdom for the government as it responds to these challenges.
Prayer Update:
Nigeria Unrest
President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in portions of four Nigerian states (including Plateau and Niger) following a series of attacks by Boko Haram, an Islamist extremist group, over the Christmas season. People continue about their daily activities, albeit with an increased security presence. Meanwhile, protests have begun across the country in response to the President’s decision to end a fuel subsidy. Please pray that these protests will not lead to further violence and unrest.
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