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  • CAC decries dissolution of National Economic Advisory Committee

    The leadership of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide has faulted the dissolution of the National Economic Advisory Council headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

    Besides, the Church kicked against the composition of the nation’s security architecture, stressing that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” is being obeyed in the breach”.

    It called on President Muhammadu Buhari to correct the lopsidedness and also declare a state of emergency on the country’s economy.

    Its President, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, who spoke last weekend while addressing over 1000 Pastors from across the country at Babalola International Miracle Centre, Ikeji Arakeji said the removal of Osinbajo from the council was not in the best interest of the nation.

    The programme was to mark the 2029 CAC Annual Pastors’ Conference.

    According the CAC leader: “What would have been cheery news recently was soiled by unnecessary politicking.

    “The President recently appointed an Economic Advisory Council and purportedly dissolved a constitutionally established National Economic Council headed by Vice President Osinbajo.

    “It is true that people have been calling for the composition of a strong economic team to manage our economy which appears to be directionless in the first term of the President.

    “However, no one believes that the President would choose a team that would be unable to implement decisions reached.

    “For instance there is no single government official who is directly in charge of the national economy among those appointed,” he said.

    Akinosun said “to resolve this, it is my candid view that President Buhari should merge his Economic Advisory Council with the constitutionally established National Economic Council, which comprises all government officials directly involved in the economic management of the country and headed by the Vice President.”

    The church leader also advised the federal government to secure all citizens irrespective of tribal, religious or political affiliation.

    According to him: “The spate of security breaches all over the country has not abated.

    “There is no day we don’t read stories of kidnapping, killing, robbery and other violent crimes.

    “I call on the President to expedite action on the promised community policing in order to keep the country safe as economic development feeds directly on national stability and security.”

    Akinosun reiterated his call for creation of employment with a view to reduce the army of jobless graduates and young people roaming the streets because of idleness.

    He suggested an amnesty scheme for criminals turning Nigeria into ‘a killing field, saying “the federal government can extend open invitation to all gun-wielding criminals to surrender their arms for money to set up legitimate business.”

    The CAC President believed that by so doing, the spate of killings and kidnappings across the country would be drastically reduced.

  • Baptist boys rally against cultism, drug abuse

    Baptist boys within 10-35 years last week staged a walk against cultism, drug abuse and other social vices among youths in Lagos.

    The rally organised by the Royal Ambassadors of Lagos West Baptist Conference coincided with the nation’s 59th independence celebration.

    Tagged the 2019 anti-social vices campaign, the walk took off from Union Baptist Church, Agege taking them to Ipaja road navigating through Orile-Agege to Papa Amoo from where they linked Oko-Oba.

    The boys, dressed in the blue uniform of the organisation, impressed passers-by with their band music.

    They waited at popular junctions to deliver punchy messages on the dangers of cultism, drug abuse, urging youths to desist from them.

    The Royal Ambassadors also distributed fliers, tracts and other materials against the vices, warning they have the potential to destroy destiny of youths.

    At the kick-off of the rally with the theme cultism: glory destroyer,  the Conference Director, Olumide ‘Seyi Ajayi, challenged youths not to engage in acts capable of tarnishing their image in the society.

    “We need to make the youth understand that cultism is a glory destroyer and cannot be of benefit to any nation.

    “Our youths are enjoined to desist from every act of violence and channel their energy towards nation building.

    “By doing so, the future of our dear country – Nigeria, is bright,” he said.

    Conference Assistant Director, Adesakin Aderibigbe and Anti-Social Vices Club coordinator, Kehinde Omoniru, also charged the youths to be role models in their various communities.

    As they stopped at intervals, they interacted with members of the communities, urging them to embrace peace.

  • ‘Christianity on verge of extinction in Nigeria’

    Christianity is facing extinction in Nigeria, a group of 63 Christian groups and association, Advocates for Freedom and Democracy (AFD) has warned.

    It said unless Christian leaders unite against the deliberate, systemic persecutions and political marginalisation of Christians in the north and other areas, Christianity may become history sooner than expected.

    Coordinator of AFD, Pastor Bosun Emmanuel, told reporters last week in Lagos that church leaders must unite to fight threats against the faith.

    Emmanuel of the Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSM) in a statement titled: “The Nigeria Church: Time to reason together” said: “It is no longer news that several towns and villages with Christian identities have been destroyed, looted, burnt down and taken over by people intent on redrawing the demographics of Nigeria through dispossession of ancestral homelands.

    “We mourn with the countless individuals and families that have lost loved ones in strategic orgies of death and kidnappings unleashed upon the country by religious extremists and other adherents of the doctrine of hate,” he added.

    He lamented that many atrocities are being committed against Christians across the nation without church leaders batting an eyelid.

    Emmanuel further bemoaned the fading influence of Christianity in Nigeria, saying “the sad implication is that our Christianity is neither salt nor light enough to the society due to disunity among church leaders.”

    He urged Christians to unite and organised themselves like other faiths to stand a chance of imparting the nation.

    One of the leaders of the group, Pastor Obele Ibanga, explained that the intention was not to look down on other religions but ensure fairness and equity in the nation’s polity.

    She called on Church leaders to begin to tune their minds to the need for national repentance and reject doctrines that promote greed and covetousness.

    “There is need for a conference of Christian leaders to ‘reason together’ to urgently point the way forward for all Christians, based on an evaluation of the revealed will of God at this critical time.

    ‘’Christian denominations and groups should collaborate with the National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) to quickly organise a conference to examine the phenomenon of One Nation, Two Systems. The crisis of Nigeria is constitutional, and only a united Christian stand can resolve it,” she insisted.

  • Cleric to Buhari: release Sowore, others

    Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Gospel Church in Akure, Ondo State, Adewale Giwa, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to release the founder of Saahara reporters, Omoyele Sowore and other political detainees.

    On September 20, the federal government slammed Sowore with seven charges bordering on alleged treasonable felony, fraud, money laundering and cyber-stalking.

    Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal Court in Abuja ordered his release after observing the 45-day ruling to keep Sowore detained had expired.

    But days after meeting the bail condition, the DSS had yet to release Sowore.

    While describing the action of the DSS as against the principles of democracy, Pastor Giwa called on President Buhari to remember God that saved him from a long medical absence in the United Kingdom and set Sowore and others free.

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    “We make plans but the Lord determines our steps, according to Proverbs 16:9. Nobody is greater than Almighty God who created us, and everything is temporary, nothing is permanent.

    “I don’t know whether Christians and Muslims are serving the same God. If we do, president Buhari should think about the God that saved him from illness in the UK and listen to the cries of Nigerians.

    “Since 1999, Nigeria has produced three Presidents before Buhari and none of them is there as a sitting president. Your time shall go, and another person shall come in.

    “Out of the three past presidents, Nigerians today can talk about who did well or not. The most important philosophical question to ask ourselves is that; what can somebody say after you?”

  • Cleric recommends regular fitness to tame depression

    The Senior Pastor of CEDARS House of Grace, Rev. Niyi Eboda, has emphasised the needs for regular fitness exercises.

    Exercises, he said, have the capacity to tame depression and other emotional as well as physical conditions.

    He spoke at the 6 km fitness walk tagged FIT4LIFE by the church in Lekki, Lagos.

    Fliers, air fresheners for cars, water bottles and energy-boosting drinks were distributed freely by church members during the exercise.

    There were also aerobics sessions for the participants.

    Eboda, addressing the participants, said that emotional fitness is a consequence of physical and spiritual well-being.

    “When your mind is stayed on God’s word, you have peace and you are stable, no matter the challenges life throws at you,” he stated.

    He noted that bodily exercise carries some profits and helps in staying fit for life’s opportunities, adding that although opportunities always come, they are never static.

    He stated further that the fitness walk is about helping people stay fit, knowing fully well that though one is ageing, one can slow down the ageing process by staying fit.

    Eboda stressed that staying fit emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally come through regular fitness exercises.

    This, he said, will also make people be in their best shape for life.

    He posited that FIT4LIFE was coined from the idea of one staying fit for one’s entire life.

    He charged the federal government to put in place infrastructure that would aid and support regular fitness in Nigeria.

  • How corruption fuels insecurity, by Adeboye

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has attributed the rising spate of insecurity across Nigeria to increase in corruption and government half-hearted approach toward anti-graft campaign.

    Adeboye spoke last week at the Special Prayer for All Military, Paramilitary and the families by the National Headquarters, Throne of Grace, RCCG, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

    Tagged: “Our strength and shield,” the service attracted military personnel, police officers, Lagos State Traffic Management personnel and operatives of Nigeria Customs.

    According to him, insecurity in thrives because of widespread corruption where looters and thefts are rewarded, stating “it is not really about the rising cases of unemployment among youths as the cause of insecurity but corruption.”

    He noted that except Nigeria tackled corruption in the real sense, it will continue to experience insecurity, unemployment and all kinds of vices.

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    Adeboye, who spoke through The Assistant General Overseer of RCCG on Administration and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said employment results from a situation where a few privileged elites sit on the commonwealth of Nigerians.

    He said: “When what is supposed to be our national cake, what is supposed to create employment, some people stand on it.

    “So, the situation is not really about unemployment, the challenge is that whether we lack of willingness to tackle corruption.”

    He lamented Nigerians have spoken so much about corruption without doing anything about it.

    Adeboye lamented that the situation where politicians defect and their sins as well as corruption practices are forgiven was not helpful.

    According to him: “Four years ago, it was not as worst as this and if we fail to do something drastic, it will get worse.

    “If you find out that someone is been prosecuted for corrupt cases, relieve the persons of his or her position and let the individual be properly prosecuted and if they are found guilty, let them face the wrath of the law and if they are innocent, they can be are re-absolved back into the government.”

    Adeboye charged the newly appointed Ministers to leverage on new technologies, civilisation and advancement in the discharge of their responsibilities.

    He said that South Korea was poorer than Nigeria at independence but has taken tourism as a major source of income with which it was creating wealth for the masses.

    He warned ministers against bench marking their achievements with past administrations, noting that it is “only in Africa and Nigeria where we talk about past governance, they talk back instead of talking forward.”

  • Engaging the mystery of tithing for financial fortune!

    Welcome to another exciting week. I hope you were blessed by last week teaching. Today, we shall focus on: Engaging the Mystery of Tithing for Financial Fortune!

    From scriptures, we understand that God’s prosperity plan is a covenant, not a promise; that is, we cannot fast or pray our way into it. There is a part we must play before we can commit God to do His part. Therefore, until our part of the covenant is fulfilled, we cannot commit God to bless us. As it is written, But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day (Deuteronomy 8:18). From the above scripture, God has a covenant in place that empowers us into realms of financial fortune. It is not the doctrine of a church but His covenant.

    Also, note that God’s covenant of financial prosperity is as binding as His covenant of day and night (Genesis 8:22; Jeremiah 33:20-21). As long as the covenant of the day and night is in place, God’s covenant of abundance remains in force. It is, therefore, an ever reliable and dependable covenant. We must understand that the giving covenant is as much a New Testament phenomenon as it is the Old Testament covenant.  As it is written, Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:15, 19). But giving does not only meet our financial needs, it meets all other needs. While the giving covenant has so many channels such as worship offering, giving to the poor, giving to parents etc, we discover that the anchor channel of this covenant is TITHING.

    What Then, Is Tithe?

    Tithe is the tenth of our increase or income. It is our covenant acknowledgment of God’s blessings in our lives that entitles us to continuous flow of same (Malachi 3:10). Tithe is also God’s portion that makes the remainder meaningful. It is tithe that gives value to other avenue of giving. When we stop tithing, we stop the flow of God’s blessings. This is why we must understand that tithing is not a church doctrine; it is a law of the Kingdom that launches the believer into realms of financial fortune. Tithing is God’s principal term of the covenant of abundance (Malachi 3:8-11). It is the law of the Spirit that launches us into realms of financial fortune, which is part of the provisions of redemption (2 Corinthians 8:9). Thus, tithing is ordained to make rich and grant us access to our wealthy place in Christ (Psalm 66:10-12; Proverbs 3:9, 10). We can therefore conclude that tithing is a Kingdom mystery that confers us with mastery over finances. It is a covenant obligation for everyone that desires to step into his/her wealthy place in Christ. It is our only guarantee to step into the realms of financial fortune; there is no short cut.

    Other Fringe Benefits That Accompany Tithing

    • Averts All Curses, Spells and Enchantments: Tithing averts the curse of the Lord. It is written, Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation (Malachi 3:9). Why? Because the curse of the Lord is in the house of a thief (Zechariah 5:4). The tithe belongs to God and refusing to tithe is viewed as robbery in scriptures. Furthermore, every tither is blessed of the Lord and therefore becomes, ‘uncurseable’ (Numbers 23:8).
    • Protects us Against the Assault of the Devourer: It stops the devourer from attacking our health, families, businesses, career etc (Malachi 3:10-11). Tithers are entitled to health and vitality.
    • Empowers us to live a Debt-free Life: Borrowing may not be a sin, but it is definitely a weight. Tithing is the cheapest way to lay aside indebtedness. With blessings which we do not have enough room to receive being released to us through tithing, there can be no place for borrowing (Malachi 3:10).
    • Divine Ideas: From the windows of heaven, what we have pouring out is rain, which is a symbol of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and its mission among others is to make us of quick understanding (Malachi 3:10-18). This gives us access to divine ideas so that we begin to think at God’s own frequency and command same order of results accordingly. For instance, Abraham the tither pioneered the first cattle ranch business (Genesis 13:1-3). Isaac pioneered the first irrigation farming in scriptures and Jacob the tither pioneered the first animal husbandry business according to Bible history. All tithers have free access to divine ideas that lead the way to their blessings.
    • Guarantees Long Life: Abraham the tither died at 175 (Genesis 25:7), Isaac at 180 (Genesis 35:28) and Jacob was 147 years old (Genesis 47:28). Also, John D. Rockefeller, who started tithing from his first pay cheque and kept at it, became the 1st American Billionaire in history. He had 41 years added to his years after he was told by the doctors that he would not see his 52nd birthday, but he lived to be 93! Tithing entitles us to long life.

    In conclusion, all our covenant fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, were tithers and they gained access to their wealthy places in life (Genesis 14:19-20, 28:22).  Furthermore, redemption connects us to the Abrahamic order of blessings and as a seed of Abraham, every believer is ordained to be a blessing to the world (Galatians 3:29; John 8:39). Although a great future awaits us, we must tithe our way into it like our covenant fathers did. All we need is to receive grace for consistency in our tithing. Tithing will always make a clear difference among believers. This means that financial fortune is impossible without tithing however you must be born again. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me! Now, I know I am born again! For further reading, please get my books: Understanding Financial Prosperity, Breaking Financial Hardship, Winning the War against Poverty, Hidden Covenants of Blessing and Covenant Wealth. I invite you to fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280, or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org, Facebook: David Oyedepo Ministries International, Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin.

  • Xenophobic attacks: CAN tasks FG on youth unemployment

    Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Apostle Alex Bamgbola has appealed to the federal government to consider the xenophobic attacks against Nigeria in South Africa as a wake up calls to address youth employment in Nigeria.

    Speaking at the Ministers Development and Networking Support organised by Lagos CAN at Abundant Life Gospel Church, Agege, Bamgbola said there would have been lesser illegal immigrations were Nigeria truly working

    He said the xenophobic attacks were very unfortunate but should let government wake up to be responsibility of providing dividends of democracy to the masses.

    Bamgbola said the youths must see government building more industries and small business hubs centres that will help in creating jobs for them and not peanut handed out to them.

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    He said: “Nigeria has the largest number of youths anywhere in the world. We can’t leave out the youths and not give them jobs that will make them productive citizens.

    “The government must pay attention to the youths of this nation before it is too late.”

    He also noted that the interdenominational outreach was a new movement to unite the church and prepare for the task of evangelism.

    “The last revival before the coming of the Lord is what we are experiencing today and we want everyone to be part of it,” the former Bank chief stated.

    Bamgbola applauded the programme, an initiative of The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi in mobilising all churches to be part of the move of God for evangelism.

    He said that God has raised a man such as Kumuyi to see as many souls saved and prepared for Christ second coming.

    He appealed to other church leaders to partner with CAN in raising men that will be part of the end- time revival.

    In his message, Kumuyi announced that the wall of division and disunity was broken as the church has united to spread the gospel of Christ.

    Kumuyi, who said that he was excited to be part of the move of God in galvanizing the churches irrespective of their differences, said that preparing men for heaven and raising well- equipped church leaders for evangelism was top on his mind.

  • ‘There’s no bad prophecy but wrong interpretation’

    There is no bad prophecy but wrong interpretation of predictions by people for mischievous reasons, popular clergyman and founder of Lagos-based INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Prophet Elijah Ayodele has said.

    He urged people to be careful in criticising prophecies because of the wrong reactions it could generate from the public.

    He noted that negative criticism or misinterpretation was against the ethos and importance of prophecy.

    Ayodele disclosed these to journalists during the public presentation of the 2019/2020 edition of his annual prophecy handbook ‘Warnings to The Nations’ at his church’s headquarters at Oke Afa area of Isolo.

    ‘’Because God has a purpose for prophecy, which is to confirm His Word, there is no prophecy that is bad, but people only give wrong interpretations to prophecy.

    “Prophecy plays a large role in our lives, so it is more than just the bare basics, ’’ he declared.

    Ayodele urged government to keep a close watch on the country’s borders with her neighbours, warning that ‘’he foresees external aggression.’’

    He attributed the challenges and problems confronting Nigeria to the kind of political leadership in charge of the country, noting that the problems would only abate unless the leaders turn to God for solution.

    Giving excerpts from the book, the clergyman said the former Vice President and standard bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election Abubakar Atiku should stop wasting his money.

    He declared that President Muhammadu Buhari would defeat him at the presidential election tribunal.

    “Atiku will come up with so many witnesses to get Buhari out, but it will not work as expected.

    “Atiku will be betrayed by those he trusted even some Governors. There will be games and drama in this (Presidential Election) Tribunal and they will not be honest with Atiku at the end of it all.

    “The matter will be pursued to the Supreme Court where APC will slightly overcome and win. Atiku is wasting his money in trying to fight for justice at the Tribunal.

    ‘’Buhari won’t win security fight unless he sacks his security chiefs. Oshiomhole will face removal plots as APC chairman.

    “Also, God revealed to me that the senate president, Ahmed Lawan and the House of Representatives speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, will face impeachment plots. The senate must pray against the death of anyone.

    “Igbos will be disappointed on Nigeria’s presidency but there will be problem. PDP will win Kogi governorship if it fields Dino Melaye as its flag bearer.

    “Capital Oil Chief Executive Officer, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah won’t be Anambra governor. I foresee the death of a publisher of books and a renowned educationalist.

    “I foresee many states in Nigeria taking political decisions that will suit their environments.

    “Nigeria needs prayers because the country will face several challenges, economic troubles and security crises. The politicians will not fulfill their electoral promises.

    ‘’In Ondo, I foresee the sitting governor, Akeredolu being re-elected for another term. He must strategise well and pray to God. I foresee revolution and famine in Nigeria.

    “Aso Rock needs spiritual cleansing. The country needs prayers. I foresee that there will be constitutional amendments to accommodate rotational presidency.

    “In Buhari’s second term, he will make efforts to stabilise the economy but he may not get it right.

    ‘’There will be religious troubles and inflation. In 2023, there will be a lot of tension but technically it will give the opposition problems and Nigeria will lose a publisher. I foresee the breakup of Nigeria in the nearest future.

    ‘’The PDP and its presidential candidate, Atiku must strategise properly so as to manage their internal crisis well because there will be problems in 2023 as the front line party office holders may be disappointed.

    “I still see Bukola Saraki as the man who will stabilise PDP. I foresee that the ongoing election tribunal will sack some PDP and APC members. I foresee fire outbreak at APC headquarters.

    “I foresee rise in cases of suicide in Nigeria and people would even attempt to commit suicide in court and company premises.

    “The spirit of God says, the new Olowo of Owo in Ondo State will make the state progress but he will face challenges. The king must pray to live long.

    ‘’There won’t be transport union like the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in 20 years. I foresee terrorism spreading in Africa and major regions in Nigeria.

    “The traditional council in Southwest Nigeria will face embarrassment because of involvement in politics. I foresee the suspension or removal of a Northern Emir.

    “They should stay away from politics. Let Nigeria pray against terminal diseases and cholera. I foresee the discovery of a drug that would cure HIV. I foresee attacks at Nigeria’s border posts. I foresee attacks on markets and Nigeria’s military.’’

  • Synod hails Okoh for taking Anglican Communion to greater heights

    The Primate and Archbishop Metropolitan of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most Rev. Nicholas D. Okoh, has received accolades for taking the church to greater heights.

    The commendation came at the Second Session of the 7th Synod of the Diocese of Ekiti West where the Primate’s efforts in evangelism, spiritual welfare of members and infrastructure development of the church were appreciated.

    Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Rufus Ajileye Adepoju, said Okoh was lauded for “successfully steering the ship of the Province of Nigeria these past years most especially in the areas of evangelism.”

    The synod further expressed delight with the Primate for pioneering the construction of the new Church of Nigeria Headquarters in Gudu, Abuja and his strides in the GAFCON movement which stands for true biblical teachings as against the revisionist agenda.

    The Ekiti West Diocese synod, which had as its theme “Occupy Till I Come,” held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Erijiyan Ekiti last week.

    It was attended by bishops, other clerics, traditional rulers and political office holders.

    Synod congratulated Adepoju, the Clergy and the parishioners on the continued spiritual and evangelical growth of the diocese.

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    The synod presented an opportunity to showcase laudable achievements being recorded in the diocese under the episcopacy of Adepoju who was enthroned in 2017.

    These include the ongoing construction of the Diocese’s secretariat with a resolve that “every hand must be on deck to complete the enviable project in due course.”

    The Diocese of Ekiti West Women Organisation under the leadership of Mrs. Christiana Adepoju was commended for the establishment of Amazing Grace Nursery and Primary School in Ijero Ekiti.

    The project, described as the first of its kind in the diocese, is expected to boost the standard of education with the synod praying that the Women Organisation would always be relevant in the development of the diocese.

    The synod charged the Clergy and the Sunday School Directorate to put more efforts to the supervision and teaching and mode of worship in the Sunday Schools.

    The directorate was also charged to see to the appropriate and adequate training of Sunday school teachers, noting that Sunday school children are the future of the Diocese and her sustenance and recognition of gay marriages.

    The synod noted that the diocese would be twenty years old in November and expressed gratitude to God for the feats recorded congratulating the bishop, the clergy and members on the impending landmark.

    The guest preacher for the opening service was the Bishop of Idoani Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Bola Dahunsi, who harped on accountability and stewardship of talents and other potentials for the service of God.

    Dahunsi emphasised that there everybody in the Christendom has been given a talent God desires to be used for His glory, soul winning and to edify the Body of Christ.

    Goodwill messages were received from over 16 Dioceses from the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), royal fathers and several other well-wishers across the country.

    There were deliberations, sermons and presentation of papers by the Bishop of Diocese of Egba West, the Rt. Rev. Samuel Ogundeji and the Ven. Victor Oladele.