By Several service providers in Ikotun and environs have all reached out to the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Government led by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to urgently pacify the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Pastor Temitope B Joshua from relocating to Israel.
It was in the news recently when the popular clergyman revealed to his congregation that Mayors of Israel held several meetings with him in a move to have him relocate to the religious city.
BlackBox Nigeria gathered that the SCOAN has no other branch in Nigeria other than the Headquarters situated in Ikotun area of Lagos.
Tourism experts and business owners around the church have warned both Federal and State governments to do the needful so as not to loose the presence of SynagogueChurch in Ikotun as it rakes in billions of Naira from tourists who are attracted to the church on weekly basis.
Mrs Ime Udo, the General Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NANTA) told pressmen that Nigeria would lose billions of naira from religious tourism revenue if SCOAN actualises its planned relocation to Israel.
A report by Vanguard revealed that hotel operators, food vendors, cab drivers among others have since been witnessing a drop in business since the news of relocation made airwaves.
However, an ardent member of the SCOAN who was present during the church service when the Israel discussion was disclosed declared that Pastor T.B Joshua was yet to conclude on leaving the country.
The woman simply identified as Mrs Emmanuel revealed that the Pastor only informed the congregation how the leadership of Israel had provided facilities for him to relocate to their country
