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  • Tinubu congratulates TREM founder Mike Okonkwo at 80

    Tinubu congratulates TREM founder Mike Okonkwo at 80

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Bishop Mike Okonkwo, founder and presiding bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) on his 80th birthday.

    In a tribute on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President joined Okonkwo’s family, congregation, and the wider Body of Christ in celebrating what he described as a milestone of enduring impact.

    Tinubu praised the clergyman’s leadership and contributions, noting that his stewardship has gone beyond the pulpit to shape society in diverse ways. 

    “The visionary stewardship of the presiding bishop of TREM has fostered peace and harmony, promoted education, improved healthcare, and inspired economic empowerment across the nation and beyond,” the President said.

    He further lauded Bishop Okonkwo’s lifelong dedication to uplifting the less privileged, describing him as a model of service and compassion. 

    “As a respected leader, mentor, and advocate for the downtrodden, Bishop Okonkwo’s commitment to lifting the underprivileged and upholding harmony and the unity of the country reflects the fundamental values of Nigeria,” he noted.

    The President highlighted the cleric’s discipline, faith, and humility as enduring virtues. 

    “His discipline, dedication, and unwavering faith in God continue to shape our society’s moral and social fabric and inspire a new generation of spiritual leaders,” Tinubu said.

    Wishing him continued health and strength, the President added: “May God continue to bless him with good health, strength, and wisdom as he carries the gospel worldwide. 

    “I pray that Bishop Okonkwo’s exemplary humility and simplicity will inspire the current and future generations to pursue lives of service, leadership, and dedication to humanity. Happy 80th birthday, Your Eminence,” the President said.

  • TREM’s Kingdom Life World Conference

    TREM’s Kingdom Life World Conference

    The annual Kingdom Life World Conference (KLWC) of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) kicks off today with the theme “Rest”.

    It holds at the Cathedral of His Glory, TREM International Headquarters, Gbagada Express Way, Anthony Oke, Lagos.

    Speakers billed for the conference, according to the chairman Planning Committee, Rev. Iyke Osuji, include Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor; Bishop Tudor Bismark of New Life Ministries International Zimbabwe; Dr. Mensa Otabil from Ghana and Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo KICC London.

    Others are: Dr. Felix Omobude of the New Covenant Church, Benin City; Bishop Simeon Okah of Flock of Christ, Warri; Bishop Peace Okonkwo, Lagos and others.

    The conference ends on Sunday with Dr. Mike Okonkwo, the Presiding Bishop, as the Chief host.

  • TREM hosts word convention

    TREM hosts word convention

    There is a liftingis the themePower in the Word convention of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM).

    The convention is slated for June 23-28 at the International Headquarters of the church, The Cathedral of His Glory, Gbagada Express Way Anthony Oke Lagos.

    The four-day session will feature a special International Women Prayer Conference on Thursday, June 25 by 9am.

    Invited guest ministers include Bishop Dr. Wayne Malcom (UK), Rev. (Mrs.) Edith Iloh and Rev. (Mrs.) Deola Ojo.

    A statement by the Chairman Planning Committee, Rev. Anthony Iduvu, explained by the word celebration is “joint annual men and women convention where men and women from TREM world come together to receive blessing and anointing from the Most high God.”

    It ends next Sunday with father’s blessing from the Presiding Bishop of TREM, Dr. Mike Okonkwo.

  • TREM fast, pray for Nigeria

    The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) worldwide has begun a 31-day prayer and fasting for the nation.

    The exercise, which started on October 1, has as its theme Enough is Enough.

    The Presiding Bishop of TREM, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, kicked off the exercise at the international headquarters in Anthony-Oke Lagos.

    All branches of the church worldwide have also joined the exercise.

    A statement by the General Manager Operations (TREM), Rev. (Mrs.) Oluwayomi Uteh, said the church will be specifically praying for a peaceful and united Nigeria as well as violence-free elections in 2015.

    She said there will also be prayer sessions for the President, Vice-President, Governors, National Assembly members, security operatives and other key stakeholders.

  • Okonkwo turns 69

    The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Dr Mike Okonkwo, will be 69 on September 6.

    Some of the activities lined up to mark his birthday include the 15th Mike Okonkwo annual lecture with the theme: The Power of your vote- a catalyst for a stable and united Nigeria.

    The lecture holds under the chairmanship of Professor George Obiozor with Prof. Akin Oyebode as the guest speaker.

    There would be presentation of gifts to the winners of the 11th Mike Okonwko National Essay Competition for Secondary School Students at the event on September 4th.

    On Saturday August 30th, the finals of the Mike Okonkwo’s soccer tournament between Maryland United Football Club of MaryLand and Current Football Club of Gbagada takes place at Yaba College of Technology Sports ground Yaba Lagos from 12pm.

    A special thanksgiving service for the celebration is at the TREM International Headquarters, Obanikoro Anthony Oke, Gbagada Express Way, Lagos on Sunday.

  • African apostles meet in Lagos

    African apostles meet in Lagos

    Over 50 church leaders in Africa will gather in Lagos for the 2014 edition of the Council of African Apostles Impartation conference.

    The conference, which kicks off at Protea Hotel, Ikeja holds from January 28-February 1.

    It ends at The Redeemed Evangelical Mission(TREM) international headquarters at Gbagada Lagos with an impartation service.

    Speakers expected at the conference include Bishop Joe Imakando of Zambia, Dr Mensa Otabil of Ghana and the chairman of African Apostles Bishop Tudor Bismark of Zimbabwe. .

    The meeting is structured to discuss and rub minds on specific issues affecting the church in Africa.

    The Presiding Bishop of TREM, Dr. Mike Okonkwo, is the chief host.

  • TREM’s 21-day fasting and prayer begins

    The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) yesterday commenced a 21-day prayer and fasting for supernatural intervention in individual, corporate and national affairs.

    The exercise kicked off with a special hour of prayers at its Lagos international headquarters.

    This was sequel to the declaration by the Presiding Bishop, Dr Mike Okonkwo, at the cross over service that 2014 will be an eventual year for Nigeria.

    A statement by the Group Manager, Operations, of the church, Rev (Mrs.) Oluwayomi Uteh, stated that there will be “prayers on issues that affect the political system, economic sector of the country, 2015 general elections, stability, unity, peace and progress for the country, among others,” during the sessions.

    The 21-day prayer and fasting ends January 31 with a special session of apostolic impartation.

    Ministers expected at the impartation include Bishop Tudor Bismark, Bishop Joseph Imakando and Dr Mensah Otabil.

  • Oritsejafor, Omobude, Otabil, others for TREM’s KLWC

    Oritsejafor, Omobude, Otabil, others for TREM’s KLWC

    The 24th edition of Kingdom Life World Conference of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) is billed to hold from November 17-24.

    The theme of the conference, which is expected to attract participants worldwide, is Open Heaven.

    Ministers expected at the event include the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor; National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Dr Felix Omobude; Dr. Jerry Wilcson, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Dr. Mensa Otabil, Bishop Simeon Okah and Pastor Taiwo Odukoya.

    A statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Reverend Obisesan Sunkanmi, stated that there shall be a business cum career forum during the event.

    Dubbed big league summit, the forum, which holds on Tuesday, November 19, is designed to inform and empower entrepreneurs “to move to a higher, more profitable and productive level of operations in their endeavours through the experiences of renowned successful business men and women.”

    Speakers at the forum are Bishop Tudor Bismark, Dr. Mensa Otabil, Wole Oshin, Ayo Megbope, Funke Amobi and Ibukun Awosika.

    He said there will also be a music festival on Friday, November 22 with MK, Proverbs, Xplicit, Dancers, Princess Anne Inyang, Minister Vitus Eze, TREM Mass Choir, zonal TREM Choirs, Evangel voices and other gospel artists performing.

  • How to save Nigeria, by Kalu, Okonkwo

    How to save Nigeria, by Kalu, Okonkwo

    The urgent needs to tackle the nagging security challenges facing the nation were at the front burner last Thursday at the 14th annual Mike Okonkwo lecture.

    The lecture delivered by renowned economist, Dr Kalu Idika Kalu, was in celebration of the 68th birthday of Okonkwo, the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM).

    Kalu, who spoke on Overcoming the Nigerian security challenges: A panacea for national growth, identified bad governance, absence of adequate judicial system, culture of impunity and inequities as the basis for the restiveness across the nation.

    He said security was beyond keeping large armed forces but attending to socio-economic issues that degenerate to violent reactions.

    The former Minister of Finance said the nation cannot develop without security or attract foreign and local investors as long as lives are not saved.

    To arrest insurgencies, he said government must create a level playing field for all Nigerians and embrace meritocracy while guaranteeing justice and fairness.

    The highpoint of the celebration was the presentation of prizes to winners of the national essay competition.

    Folatomi Alli-Balogun of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos emerged winner and went home with a cash prize of N100,000, a personal laptop, a trophy and three internet-ready desktop computers for her school.

    Mark Nwanbiankea of Lagos State Senior Model College, Badore came second and was rewarded with a cash gift of N75, 000, a laptop and two internet-ready desktop computers for his school.

    For emerging third, Samuel Effion Edet of Government Technical College, Calabar bagged a cash gift of N50, 000 and an internet-ready desktop computer for the school.

    Okonkwo said the competition was his little contribution to the emergence of a new Nigeria.

    He said attention has to shift to the younger generation to save the nation, saying the level of decadence was appalling and overwhelming.

    The celebrator called on well-meaning Nigerians to join hands in whatever capacity to save the nation from total collapse.

  • How to obtain grace, by Okonkwo

    Many Christians are operating outside divine grace because of legalism and self-righteousness, The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo, has declared.

    He spoke last Sunday during the opening ceremony of the annual Kingdom Life World Conference (KLWC), which ends today.

    The theme of the conference that attracted thousands across the globe was Grace Grace.

    Okonkwo said only Christians that completely rely on God will obtain grace to do exploit in all facets of life.

    He condemned legalistic tendencies among Christians, saying such acts foreclose the wonders of grace.

    Grace, according to Okonkwo, is “God in the race”, asserting that God has been reproducing Himself in the form of grace since creation.

    He tasked Christians to stop struggling with sin, self and vices but surrender to God’s grace for ultimate victory.

    The fiery cleric said: “The law condemns even the best but grace saves even the worst. Grace is to stop doing and receiving.

    “Grace always locates your strong points, knowing that will deal with your weaknesses.”

    He advised Christians to give grace a chance to experience the life designed for them by God.