Protestantism in Nigeria

[1] Christianity in the Yoruba areas has traditionally been Protestant and Anglican.

With political independence came African priests in Protestant denominations, although ritual and forms of worship were strictly those of the home country of the original missionaries.

Hundreds of persons in northern and central Nigeria have died in recent years as a result of violence between Christian and Muslim communities.

[2] Since the introduction of Sharia law in 12 Northern states, violence between Muslims and Christians has increased in the north.

[5] The Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in Nigeria, reaching about five million people.