Plateau cleric visits Israel on Christian advocacy tour and prays for leaders

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations, has travelled to Israel for what he described as his first international Christian advocacy tour. The Plateau-based cleric announced the trip in a Facebook post on Friday, saying he was in Israel to pray for Nigeria, its leaders and the country’s people.

He also said he was joining his faith with that of Nigerians seeking divine intervention. Dachomo prayed for healing, help, restored hope and answers to people’s concerns. In a video posted with the message, he said he had also prayed for Israel, its people and its leadership.

The cleric specifically mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet and the Israel Defence Forces. He prayed that God would give them victory over their enemies. He also named President Bola Tinubu, Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other African leaders in his prayers.

Dachomo said he was “standing in the gap” and prayed against what he described as Satan’s influence in leadership. His post did not state how long he would remain in Israel or identify the organisations involved in the advocacy tour. The cleric has been prominent in raising concerns about attacks on communities in Plateau State and has previously called for greater international attention to killings there.

PUNCH reported that he alleged that nine members of his extended family were killed during an attack on communities in Riyom Local Government Area in July 2026. He had also alleged receiving threats to his life after speaking publicly about attacks in the state. No further details about the latest trip were provided in his post.