BREAKING: I'm leaving Nigeria, and relocating to another country - TB Joshua
source: http://www.eyesoflagos.com/2017/05/breaking-im-leaving-nigeria-and.html

In a bombshell announcement that shocked congregants and viewers of Emmanuel TV alike, Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua declared his intentions to leave Nigeria and relocate his ministry to the nation of Israel.



Speaking to a rapt multi-national audience at his church service on Sunday 30th April 2017, Joshua disclosed that he had just returned from the ‘Holy Land’ after holding meetings with three prominent Israeli mayors of Jerusalem, Tiberias and the Jordan Valley.

According to the cleric, they offered both land and facilities in an area around the biblical site of the Sea of Galilee for the Nigerian Pastor to organise meetings for international pilgrims.

“This is where my Father in Heaven came from – it’s non-negotiable,” Joshua explained, adding it was not a decision he undertook lightly.

“It’s the best place for you to meet Prophet T.B. Joshua. After your healing, blessing and deliverance, you can move around all the spiritual monuments which will establish your faith,” he further clarified.

Joshua said his decision to leave was not connected to the “persecution” he endured during his ministry.

However, he hoped the move would help people to “appreciate” what his ministry had been contributing to both the local economy and Nigeria’s international image.

“This is the most persecuted ministry in the world. Who are the people persecuting the ministry? My people, Africa,” Joshua bluntly stated, adding that this ‘treatment’ had led him into a life of virtual isolation.

“That is why I choose to live a lonely life. If you want to see me, come to this church. I don’t go out. It has not been easy – because I don’t know who is a friend or who is an enemy. If you learn T.B. Joshua is not around, I am in a revival. I live in the church here. I don’t have a house outside.”

“Anytime you pray, remember Africa in prayer,” the cleric solemnly continued to an audience which included over 3,000 foreign nationals who flew into Nigeria to attend the church service.

“Many heroes and great people have been chased out of Africa. There are many geniuses in the Western world who are originally from Africa.”

The cleric pointed to the example of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua who was allegedly turned down by Nigerian sporting authorities when he wanted to represent the country.

“What happened to me from the beginning of my ministry is enough to chase me out of this country - but I am still in your midst. Upon the persecution and hatred – I decided to follow the path of love. You show hatred; I show love. When I go for a revival, you will see the stadium full but I am not carried away by that. I leave where I’m celebrated to live where I’m persecuted.”

The cleric then advised congregants: “Where you are not celebrated is the best place to stay, to get strength. When you are in the midst of a battle, you are building yourself. That is why I decided to stay where I am not celebrated here in Nigeria. When the grace of God is amid challenges, it gets stronger.”

According to the cleric, the invitation to Israel came due to the growing popularity of Joshua’s television channel Emmanuel TV, which is especially known on YouTube.

“Your life can preach a better sermon than your mouth,” he exhorted the congregation, stating that the Israeli officials had observed his ministry from afar before inviting him.

No timeframe for the move was specified in the service and it was not clear whether activities in The SCOAN's Ikotun-Egbe base would cease entirely.

Joshua concluded by counselling people: “Don’t destroy your relationships beyond repair because the person who fights you today can be your saviour tomorrow.”

The shock announcement will come as a blow to Nigeria’s religious tourism industry.

Statistics from the Nigerian Immigration Services revealed that six out of every ten travelers to Nigeria go to The SCOAN, with countless local businesses and hotels in the area relying on the church activities for their sustenance.

Isreal nor too far for the miracle seekers. So many tourists come all the way to naija for miracle. TB gone global

Nigeria you see your life...?
Loosing her best and retaining her worst

Good Move by israel. Tb joshua ministries alone is capable of pulling thousands of people into Israel every month. More money for Israel. Their tourism industry too will benefit a lot plus their hospitality business.

Nigerians keep on persecuting your best to the gains of other nations

Frustrated?

TBJ should be very careful not to go to jail in Israel. A lot of things he gets away with in Nigeria would have put him permanently in prison in Israel, the building collapse where hundreds died is an example. They don't joke with taxes also and some of his deliverance practices may be frowned at in such a civilised world.

Zoo

Should he do this, it will be a big loss for Nigeria...

Toh, he wants to relocate? Let him

Israel isn't like Nigeria

Israel is way civilised. he might lose permanent members, only tourist or pilgrimagers..

the visa policies of Israel is different from Nigeria where every tom dick and harry can enter without proper check up

Israel isn't like Nigeria

Israel is way civilised. he might loses permanent members, only tourist or pilgrimagers..

the visa policies of Israel is different from Nigeria where every tom dick and harry can enter without proper check up

I bet you he is not going anywhere. He was only playing on their emotions to see their reactions as well as that of the government. Possibly this will stir the govt to withdraw the case in court against him.

Otherwise, his intended sojourn in the Holy Land will be temporary seeing that he intentionally didnt disclose the length of time... another way of creating suspense.

Next up: his disciples, members, hoteliers (around his Church environ), other SCOAN beneficiaries and hired crowd would go to Govt House, Alausa and/or Abuja to protest, requesting that the court case against him be withdrawn.

However, he was right to say that Nigeria as a country is good at frustration her best brains.

Hmmmm

“Many heroes and great people have been chased out of Africa. There are many geniuses in the Western world who are originally from Africa.”



Dis one got me.
Stars like d current heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua who
begged to be part of Nigeria's boxing contingent to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games but was turned down.

Mynd44 abeg come relocate this story to the promised land

I will only believe this when it actually happens

Running from justice.

very good idea

Yeah Right! Nigerians also tolerates what other countries would not. Not because of religion but because of our believe in the ALMIGHTY.

Good luck to you!

The rules on the other side of the fence are different from the ones on this side of the fence. Remember that. Bitter pill for miracle-seeking Nigerians.

Save journey Sir. God be with you . . .

All the best Sir.
#Stay connected
#distance is not a barrier
#d best is yet to come.

Loss

Since no one here was kind enough to wish him farewell, let me be the first. BYE BYE

Go and let us see the difference. May be you think Israelites are gullible like most Nigerian or the rest following you. Oga, na bad market oooooo.
Meanwhile they might support you as it will attract more "tourist"

I can't wally understood why discrok are misfortune be the best, prophet TB josh acumen the aoral combust and occasionally are being adhered .

Good

Abomination of desolation

it is well