NIGERIA: "Jesus is My Saviour. I Have No Regrets."
From The Front Line Report by Voice of the Martyrs Australia
June 9, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
Matthew Hanson discusses the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and how VOM supports them.
More than 50 people were killed during an attack on a Christian area in the city of Jos on Palm Sunday in Nigeria. More attacks occurred during Easter weekend. But not every attack on Nigerian Christians makes international news. Listen this week as Matthew Hanson, who leads VOM USA’s work in West and Central Africa, explains how VOM responds to Christian persecution. He'll explain how VOM helps persecuted Christians meet immediate needs like food, clothing, and shelter; then also serves to assist with longer-term needs for emotional and spiritual healing. "We want to see both [physical and spiritual needs being met], because we want to see the church strengthened," Matthew says. Matthew also tells stories from the field, including that of a woman kidnapped and enslaved by Boko Haram, one of six jihadist groups currently attacking Christians in northern Nigeria. She told Matthew, "Each day, Jesus spoke to me and strengthened my faith, and I did not give up."
People in this episode
Guest: Matthew Hanson
Topics covered
- Christian persecution
- Nigeria
- VOM response
- faith
- spiritual healing
- Boko Haram
- Easter attacks
Keywords
- Christian persecution
- Nigeria
- VOM
- Boko Haram
- Easter attacks
- spiritual healing
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: VOM USA, Boko Haram
Places: Nigeria, Jos
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