The Ten Commandments Monument is installed on the New Jerusalem compound, in Dwoi (also spelled Doi), Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria. It was erected before 2017 but formally dedicated in December 2021, with an altar and an open-air amphitheater with a capacity for 5,800 people.[1] Senator and former Plateau State governor Jonah Jang funded its construction through the Yeshua Kingdom Foundation International.[2]
 The monument in 2017 | |
 Interactive map of Ten Commandments Monument | |
| Location | Dwoi, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 09°49′14.1″N 08°55′29″E / 9.820583°N 8.92472°E |
| Designer | Unknown |
| Type | Monument |
| Dedicated date | 2021 |
Its dedication was attended by former president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan.[3] This ceremony created tensions within the Plateau State government.[4]
Concerts have been hosted at the monument, for instance the "One More Soul" concert organized in April 2023 with Northern Nigeria gospel artists such as Panam Percy Paul and Jeremiah Gyang.[5] In June 2023, Nigerian rapper Vector released the song "Why Me", with a video clip shot at the Ten Commandments Monument.[6]
The monument is 25 ft. high and is the largest among existing Ten Commandments Monuments in Africa. The facility is managed by proceeds from renting out the space to users who might want to organize religious prayers. The state government also, from time to time give grants for the upkeep of the facility.
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References
edit- ↑ "Jang taking after Gowon in uniting Nigerians – Ex-President, Jonathan". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "Osinbajo, Jonathan Extol Jang over 10 Commandments Monument". Daily Asset. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "Jonah Jang 5,000-Capacity Prayer Altar Dedicated In Jos". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Furore in Plateau over Jang's 10 Commandments monument". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Music Sensation Mallam Razphil, Holds 'One More Soul Concert'". Leadership. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ "Nigerian rapper Vector shares viral video for 'Why Me': Watch - GRUNGECAKE™". grungecake.com. 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2023-08-31.