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Population: 59 million Life expectancy males/females: 74 /79 years Infant mortality rate: 6.2‰	Religions: Christian; non-Trinitarian Chirches; Other . Independence: 1st January 1801 (UK Established) GDP per capita: US $18,700

Spiritan Presence: Since 1904; about 38 professed members; 6 members appointed from other provinces; 6 associate members; 2 in formation.

A remarkable feature of the province is the prominence it has given to youth ministry, where an interest in evangelisation and the awakening of vocations combine. It has been possible through a rotation of missionaries. It is an example of collaborative ministry and a point of contact with a lively group of lay associates and lay workers.

Parish involvement remains an important contribution to the local church as well as a reliable network of Spiritan influence. The outstanding ministry to down-and-out people with chemical dependencies at Clapham gains by involving a small Spiritan community. The community at Bickley has celebrated yet another Golden Jubilee, this time of the house itself. The prayer and daily offering of the community is a precious resource in the missionary work of the province.

The formation programme is being courageously maintained despite its considerable demands. At the moment there are two professed, one of whom will take up his first appointment in Cameroon this year. It is foreseen that in future there may be greater collaboration with other provinces, especially in this area of formation.

At the Provincial Chapter last summer, the priorities of the province were restated, including the commitment to Justice and Peace which has been spearheaded recently by the lay associates. The province has long been the backbone of the District of Makurdi, where there are still nine members of the province.

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