Niger

Praise Points

Almighty Father, we thank You for the perseverance of the Christian minority in Niger who continue to stand firm in faith despite hostility. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair” (2 Corinthians 4:8).

Lord, we are grateful that missionaries once brought both the Gospel and education to Niger, planting seeds of hope that continue to grow. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God has been making it grow” (1 Corinthians 3:6).

Father, we praise You for Niger’s rich cultural traditions and its people’s resilience in the face of hardship, knowing that every tribe and tongue has a place in Your kingdom. “After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude… from every nation, tribe, people and language” (Revelation 7:9).

Prayer Points

Lord of Hosts, we pray against the grip of Islamic extremism that brings fear and violence to Niger. Silence the voices of terror and let Your peace prevail. “The Lord is my Light and my Salvation—whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1).

Righteous God, we cry out against the corruption and oppression of political parties and the silencing of truth through media clampdowns. Raise up leaders who defend justice. “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed” (Isaiah 1:17).

Father, have mercy on Niger’s deep poverty and the lack of infrastructure that cripples families and futures. Provide resources, opportunities, and leaders with wisdom. “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap” (Psalm 113:7).

A Call to Salvation

Heavenly Father, strengthen Christian families and churches to disciple the youth, so they remain firm in Christ despite persecution. “But you must continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of” (2 Timothy 3:14).

Lord Jesus, empower Nigerien Christians to stand in unity, rejecting fear and compromise, and to boldly witness for Christ in their nation. “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Abba Father, ignite a passion in Niger’s Christian Believers for evangelism and intercession, ensuring future generations hold fast to the faith. “Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Psalm 96:3).

Niger, a 10/40 Window region country in West Africa. Christianity was introduced in Niger by Catholic and Protestant missionaries in the early 20th century, particularly from the Roman Catholic Church and mission societies like the Sudan Interior Mission, which brought education and healthcare alongside the Gospel. Despite their efforts, Christianity remains a small minority in a predominantly Muslim nation.

Today, Niger’s Christian teenagers face daunting struggles: limited access to education, heavy societal pressure to conform to Islam, discrimination in schools and jobs, and a bleak economy offering little hope. The Church in Niger is under threat due to political instability after repeated coups, suppression of opposition parties and media freedom, the rise of violent Islamic extremism across the Sahel, extreme poverty, and the state’s failure to build critical infrastructure that could improve life.

Transformation in Niger needs Christian Believers to return to biblical faithfulness by rejecting fear, holding firm to Christ despite persecution. There needs to be discipleship programs for the youth to encourage and educate them. They must embody justice, integrity, and love, ensuring future generations remain rooted in the Word despite oppression.