The day, which corresponds to Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar, will mark the memorial of Jesus Christ’s death, an observance rooted in Jesus’ words recorded at Luke 22:19: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.”

“While there are more than 9 million Jehovah’s Witnesses globally, over 21 million people attended the Memorial last year,” Olusegun Eroyemi, spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses, said in a statement, disclosing that JW are preparing for what will be the most significant day of the year.

According to him, the memorial will include a Bible-based talk highlighting the importance of Jesus’ death and its benefits for all mankind. He stated that the event, which lasts approximately one hour, is free and open to the public. “We warmly invite our local community to join us in reflecting on the profound significance of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice.”

He stated that in the lead-up to the memorial, Jehovah’s Witnesses will also host a special public talk titled “Can Truth Be Found?” on the weekend of April 5 and 6. According to him, the 30-minute Bible discourse will explore Jesus’ teachings about truth in an era of widespread misinformation.

According to him, one-hour discussion of a scriptural topic will take place, following the talk to encourage audience participation. He disclosed that throughout Lagos, Jehovah’s Witnesses will be conducting a month-long invitation campaign to ensure as many residents as possible are aware of the events.

“The purpose of this campaign is to extend a warm invitation to our neighbours. Anyone interested in learning more about Bible truths and showing appreciation for Jesus Christ’s death and sacrifice is welcome to attend,” Eroyemi stated.