RELIGIOUSRELIGIOUSRELIGIOUS TOURISM
Tens of thousands of people visit Nigeria yearly on Religious Tourism. Nigeria has some of the largest Pentecostal Christian ministries in the world. With these ministries boasting of some of the biggest and most fascinating edifices in the world. Some of these churches have their own cities with full amenities like banks, housing quarters, schools, universities, post office, etc. Whether you plan to visit out of curiosity or to connect on a spiritual level, here are some of the places you should visit if you are interested in RELIGIOUS TOURISM
The Faith Tabernacle is located in Canaanland Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is owned by the Living Faith Church Worldwide and pastored by Bishop David Oyedepo. The Faith Tabernacle holds one of the largest congregations in the world, with a weekly attendance of over 100,000 worshippers. This mind twisting edifice was built under 12 months and was open in 1999, a feat that seemed impossible at that time. The 50,000+ seat Faith Tabernacle was designed and built with no pillars supporting the structure, which is another architectural feat in it’s self. The Faith Tabernacle is located in it’s own city called Canaanland, which holds other communities like Covenant University, Faith Academy Schools, Guest Houses, Banks, Gas Station, Residential Buildings, Church Office Complex etc. Faith Tabernacle also hosts the yearly Shiloh event in December, which brings multitudes from around the world to worship. The shiloh event usually lasts for about a week. If you are ever interested in Religious Tourism backed by a spiritual experience, the Faith Tabernacle will be a great place to visit. The Faith Tabernacle is right on the outskirt of Lagos State. And it takes about an 1hr (not factoring traffic) to reach from most major locations. Location: Km. 10, Idiroko Road, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria.
Canaan Land (Faith Tabernacle)
RCCG Redemption City
The Redemption City (Fomerly Known as Redemption Camp) is the convention ground and International Headquarters of the Redeemed Christian of God, pastored by Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye. It is located at Km 46 Lagos Ibadan Express Road, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is relatively an 1hr 30 mins from most parts of Lagos. The Redemption City occupies over 6000 Arces with over 5,000 structures includind main auditorium, residence estates, Redeemers University, water department, electrical department, fire station, police station, hospital, supermarkets, banks, Kids park, restaurants, chalets, guest houses, a post office, schools, printing press, Bible College, power plant Etc. The redemption City hosts weekly, monthly and yearly church events that have worshippers from around the world attending in multitudes.
Location: Km. 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Prayer City
Prayer City is the convention ground of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, pastored by Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya. Prayer City houses residences, church offices and the Mountain Top University. The MFM Prayer City hostly regular deliverance services, monthly services, youth programmes and end of the year watch night services.
Location: Km. 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria
