Jesus de Greatest, Marble statue in Nwangele, Nigeria.
The eight-meter-tall marble statue depicts Jesus Christ with extended arms in a welcoming posture at St. Aloysius Catholic Church grounds.
Commissioned by businessman Obinna Onuoha in 2013, the construction of the statue took two years and concluded with its inauguration in 2015.
The statue represents the intersection of Nigerian Catholic devotion and monumental art, drawing numerous visitors for religious ceremonies and contemplation.
Located at coordinates 5°40'37"N and 7°8'22"E, the forty-ton marble structure stands as the largest statue of Jesus in Africa.
The creation of this statue originated from a specific dream the commissioner had in 1997, which materialized through Chinese craftsmanship.
Location: Nwangele
Inception: 2015
Height: 8.53 m
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 5.67694,7.13944
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:49
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