Seminar celebrates Bishop Crowther

By Adeola Ogunlade

International Restoration Crusade has concluded plans to stage a one day seminar to celebrate the life and missionary exploits of late Bishop Ajayi Crowther.

The convener, Pastor Tosin Onayiga, informed the seminar holds on November 9 at Peakan International School, New ILeshan road, Ikenne, Ogun State.

According to him: “The programme is aimed at highlighting the missionary activities of late Bishop Crowther and his contributions to the development of the Christian faith in Nigeria.”

He said the sterling roles of the deceased Bishop in producing the Yoruba bible and ground- breaking works in Igboland as well as evangelisation in Mende, Bayelsa and the Niger Delta region, which set new standards for later African translations, were unprecedented.

He added that Bishop Crowther’s visit to Britain in 1851 influenced government, church, and public opinion about Africa.

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Onayiga said: “Everyone recognised Crowther’s personal stature and godliness; his place in the history of translation and evangelization needs to be celebrated.

“So, we should learn from him so that we can do greater exploits for the Lord in our time.”

Onayiga, who just concluded lkenne 40- day prayer and fasting argued: “The deliverance of Nigeria is not in the hands of The President but in the hands of God who loves Nigeria and is concerned about its wellbeing.”