Open AccessYOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN PARAMILITARY BODIES: A CASE STUDY OF THE ROYAL SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH IN NIGERIA, 2002-2021
Author(s) -
Afolabi Oluseyi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of advanced academic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2488-9849
DOI - 10.46654/ij.24889849.s7597
Subject(s) - indigenous , church growth , administration (probate law) , eucharist , sociology , history , ancient history , law , political science , ecology , biology
Christ Apostolic Church is a foremost African Indigenous Church which has proliferated and shown phenomenal growth particularly in Nigeria. One of the factors responsible for the growth and expansion of the church in Nigeria was the activities of its youth organisations among which is the Royal Shepherds. This article focuses on the Royal Shepherds which is the paramilitary outfit of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria. The research highlights the history of the organisation, its aims and objectives and its administration. It also features the programmes and activities of the organisation and gives detailed attention to the specific contributions of the organisation to the growth of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria. Data were gathered through the use of structured oral interview, archival materials and bibliographical search. Useful suggestions were offered to improve the operations of the organisation.