National Church of Nigeria

National Christian Centre
National Christian Centre, Abuja
Basic information
Location	Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Geographic coordinates	9°03′07″N 7°29′40″E / 9.05194°N 7.49444°E / 9.05194; 7.49444
Affiliation	Christianity
Architectural description
Architectural type	Church
Architectural style	Neo-gothic
General contractor	Gitto Costruzioni Generali Nigeria Ltd
Completed	2005
Specifications
Spire(s)	1

The National Church of Nigeria (previously known as the National Ecumenical Centre and officially known as the National Christian Centre) is the primary Christian place of worship in Nigeria, a country with a substantial Christian population (see Christianity in Nigeria). It is located in Abuja, the capital city. The National Church of Nigeria is an inter-denominational church building.

History

The church was designed by Nigerian architectural firm, Darchiwork Group; located in Lagos and built by Italian construction firm Gitto Costruzioni Generali Nigeria Ltd. The project, which was started around 1989, lay dormant for several years until 2004, when the Christian Association of Nigeria organized a committee to ensure its speedy completion. The dedication, on 2 October 2005, coincided with the celebration of Nigeria’s 45th anniversary as an independent nation.

The dedication service was presided over by the Most Reverend Peter Akinola, the Anglican Primate of Nigeria.^[1]

Layout and access

Interior of the church

Pipe organ at the right wing of the church

Arches seen in the church interior

The church is built in a neo-gothic style and has several pivoted arches with a wide nave leading to the altar. The altar, placed at the centre of the church completes a full rotation every ten minutes. A pipe organ is fitted to the right wing of the church, close to which sits the choir. Stained glass windows which employ a simple but attractive mix of yellow, green and red colours can be seen all around the church.

When not being used for Christian ceremonies, it is open to the public. Guided tours are available for anyone interested in having a look. In some cases, members of the public are only allowed to tour the church when accompanied by a guide.

References

↑ "National Ecumenical Centre dedicated in Abuja". Church of Nigeria.

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Coordinates: 9°03′05″N 7°29′41″E / 9.05139°N 7.49472°E / 9.05139; 7.49472

Abuja

Districts	Central District Garki District Wuse District Maitama District Asokoro District Gwarimpa DIstrict Phase 1: Central Garki I Wuse I Wuse II Garki II Asokoro Maitama Guzape Phase 2: Kukwuaba Gudu Durumi Wuye Jabi Utako Mabuchi Jahi Kado Dakibiyu Kaura Duboyi Gaduwa Dutse Katampe Phase 3: Institution and Research Karmo Gwarimpa Dape Kafe Nbora Galadimawa Dakwo Lokogoma Wumba Idu Industrial Suburban districts: Nyanya Karu Gwagwalada Kubwa Jukwoyi

Landmarks	Aso Rock Presidential Complex National Assembly Supreme Court Abuja National Mosque Nigerian National Christian Centre Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Zuma Rock Millennium Tower CBN headquarters, NNPC towers Abuja International Conference Centre Nigerian Communications Commission building National Library of Nigeria Castle of Law National Ecumenical Centre of Nigeria Abuja Stadium Ecowas Secretariat Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre National Arbotetum I.B.B. Golf Club Pedam Dam The World Trade Centre

Schools	University of Abuja Nigerian Turkish Nile University Baze University The African University of Science and Technology

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