The Local Organizing Committee of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) chaired by the President of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, His Eminence, Dr. Israel Akanji has scaled up its awareness drive for the hosting of the 12th General Assembly and 60th Anniversary of the AACC being hosted in Abuja, Nigeria from November 18th to 23rd, 2023.
The LOC which consisted representatives from all the AACC member churches working with all subcommittees embarked on awareness across the member Churches in and around the Federal Capital Territory. Various churches were visited to inform the congregation of the upcoming hosting of over 200 churches across 43 African countries coming to Abuja.
One of the Churches visited on Sunday, 29th November, 2023 was the Unity Baptist Church Utako, Abuja where the director of ecumenism of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Venerable Dr. Princewill Ireoba lead a team to create awareness on the event. The Church pastor Rev. Sabonyaro Adams who is also the Chairman of the Abuja Chapter of CCN welcomed the team to his church and encouraged all members to plan for the AACC event. Dr. Ireoba noted that Unity Baptist Church is one of Baptist Churches that will be hosting the delegates of the AACC. He noted the significance of this event and seek for the Church’s support through prayers, financing, hospitality and attendance.
Other Churches visited with other team members of the LOC are;
All Saints Anglican Church Wuse; the team lead by Rev. Ini with Engr. Korede Akintunde and Sister Comfort Kafulama
The Presbyterian Church, Wuse; the team lead by Venerable Joshua Lambert
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama; the team lead by Sir Uwen Usen
Methodist Cathedral of Unity, Wuse; the team lead by Rev. Dan Uka
The Presbyterian Church, Gwarimpa; the team lead by Pastor O. Bayo
Christ Methodist Cathedral, Nyanya; the team lead by Rev. B. Brinstone
First Baptist Church, Garki; the team lead by Rev. Courage
LCCN St. Paul’s Cathedral, Nyanya; the team lead by Pastor Bayo
Motailatu Church, Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, Word of Faith Chapel, Lugbe ; the team lead by Evang. Ogunleye
The Church of the Lord, Wuse; the team lead by Rev. Adams
See below some the pictures from some of the Churches visited.
MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL LOC FOR AACC 12TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1. His Eminence, Dr. Israel Akanji – Chairman
2. Rt. Rev. Ini Ukpuho- AACC GENCOM
3. Very Rev. Dr. Evans Onyemara- Secretary
4. Very Rev. Daniel Mba Uka- PCN
5. Ven. Dr. Princewill Ireoba-Anglican Communion
6. Rt. Rev. Dr. STV Adegbite-MCN
7. Rev. Dr. Testimony O. Onifade- NBC
8. Deacon Kehinde Adebayo- TCLAW ( LOC Assist Sec)
9. Major Uche Anumba- The Salvation Army
10. Rev. Idoreyin James- UEC
11. Elder . I. C. Nwachukwu-Asonye -FACM
12. Elder James Iliya- LCCN/CCN
13. Rt. Rev. M. J. Tonyin- UAMC
14. Most Rev Dr Peter Ogumuyiwa – The African Church
15. Rev. Dr. Ime Jacob- AME Zion Church
16. Barr. D. D. Azura- LCCN
17. Anointed Prophet Oladapo Banjo- Celica Church of Christ
18. Anointed Prophetess Tobi Abimbola- Celica Church of Christ
19. Most Rev. Bankole Fabusoro-Aladura Council of Churches
20. Sister Ebere Ubesie- SCM
21. Rev. Dr. Mrs. Uzoaku Williams – WOWICCN
22. Barr. Emmanuel Ekpa – YOWICCN
23. Mercy John. WOWICCN
24. Ifeoma Eke – Yowiccn
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Sub Committee
1. Media/Publicity
1. Rev Adebayo Oladeji – Chairman
2. Evan Dare Awonugba
3. Evan Ogunleye
4. Mr Edward Wabundani
5. Engr Korede Akintunde
2. Worship And Prayer
1) Rev. Bristone Elijah Mbayaso. Chairman
2) Rev. Venerable Joshua Lambert. Secretary.
3) ArchBishop Durotolu.
4. Ven Dr Emmanuel Adeshina
5. Mrs Inikpi Mattew
3. Music Sub-Committee
1. Sir Uwem J. Useh
2. Mr. Mbakara Effiong
3. Rev. Tom Takpatore
4. Bro. Ubong Ekott
5. Mr. Chidera Ani
6. Mr. Isaac Omaye
4. Finance & Mobilization Committee
1. Dn. Biodun Oloyede
2. Dns. Olufunmilayo Olugbami
3. Mr. Mike Ibiam
4. The Rev. Sylvester Madu
5. Immigration/ Visa Active committee members
1. Pst. Dr. Amos Adamu
2. Rev. Ajayi Owode
3. Rev. James Iliya
4. Rev. Ibe Aghu
5. Rev. Blessing Ugo
6Rev. Joseph Apeh
7. Rev. Jackson Bersisa
8. Rev. Chiemela Evuronobi
6 Members of the sub-committee on security/ protocols
1. DIG Philemon Leha Rtd Chairman.
2. Very Rev. Courage Onyenucheya JP. Secretary
3. Mr. Ndukwe Udeh
4. Police Superintendent Idris Ogacheko
5. Sgt. Effiong Akpan
6. Dr. Nati Danjuma
7. Medical Sub Committee
1. Dr. Henry Ewunonu
2. Dr. Babatunde Adelekan
3. Nurse Josephine Nneoma Nnachi
4. Dr Ekaete David
5. Very Rev. Enyioma Daniel E. Ajaero
6. Ajose John
7. Pharm Salamatu Orakwelu
8. Eunice Babtunde
8. Accommodation Sub committee
1. Very Rev Engr Ampitan Rufus Olorunfemi
2. Rev Mutwa Adams
3. Elder Akolo Joseph
4. Elder Naalato Francis
5. Barr Mrs Chinelo Amazodo
6. Bro Nnanna Umeh
7. Mrs Nkese Sonny
9. Registration Committee
1. RT Hon. Dawari George
2. Barr Francis Uzogwu
3. Deacon Samuel Gbadamasi.
4. Bro Emem Okoibo
5. Charles Chinedu Akwarandu
10. Feeding and Welfare Committee
1. Mrs Maria Fafowora – Head
2. Joshua Dauda
3. Mrs Nneoma Awa
4. Dr. Mrs. Mercy John
5. Mrs Comfort Kafulama
6. Lady Adesola Omoware
7. Lady Barr. Esther Omaka
8. Mrs Rose Okoye
By Korede Akintunde
Communication Officer, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion
Email: communication@anglican-nig.org
