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RCCG Youth Church Marks One-Year Anniversary With Message of Spiritual Excellence

by Folarin Kehinde November 23, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, House of David Royal Seed Youth Church, celebrated its one-year anniversary with a powerful gathering themed “Excelling by the spirit”.

The event brought together young people from within and beyond the church community to reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in shaping purposeful and impactful lives.

Youth President Mr. Ajayi Peter explained that the decision to hold the anniversary celebration was inspired by gratitude for God’s help and the remarkable journey of the youth church over the past year.

“We believed it was important to mark this moment, “It’s a landmark for us a launch into a new phase of what God will yet do.”he said.

Speaking on the event theme, Peter emphasized that true excellence and meaningful progress in life stem from a connection with God.

He highlighted that many youths today face intense pressure from the desire to cash out early to the pursuit of quick success yet lasting success cannot be achieved without divine guidance.

Drawing from Genesis 1:1–3, he explained that just as the world was void until the Spirit of God moved, a life without Christ remains empty and directionless.

“Any man who is not in Christ is in darkness, until the Spirit of God moves in a person, their life cannot have meaning or clarity. In everything we do, if we rule out God, nothing will work.” he said.

Peter urged youths not only to enjoy the program but to allow the teachings shared to produce real transformation.

He encouraged them to meditate on the messages, apply new strategies learned, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide their decisions.

“Don’t just walk away from today’s experience without an impact, apply every word spoken, and with God’s help, you will see change.”

The guest minister, Pastor Ayodeji Oyinlola, further expanded on the theme with a sermon titled “Excelling by the Spirit.”

He defined excellence as being exceptionally good at something doing the very best.

Citing Daniel 6:1–3, he noted that the spirit of excellence comes from God, and the ultimate motivation behind excellence must be to glorify Him.

The anniversary program concluded with prayers, worship, and renewed commitment among the youth to pursue God-centered excellence in every aspect of their lives.

November 23, 2025 0 comments

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RCCG Assistant General Overseer Dies at 90

by Folarin Kehinde January 24, 2023

written by Folarin Kehinde

An Assistant General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Prof. Folagbade Aboaba has died aged 90.

According to a statement by Prof Folarin Alonge, the national chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Agricultural Engineers, Aboaba passed away after a brief illness.

Aboaba was one of the closest allies of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

Alonge described the late scholar as one of the founding fathers of the institute who was always passionate about the growth of Agricultural Engineering and mechanisation in the country.

He wrote: “One of our Fathers in the profession, Prof. Fola Aboaba, has gone home. He was a Professor of Professors of Professors.

“Prof Folagbade Olajide Aboaba was an Emeritus Professor of Agricultural Engineering at University of Ibadan and the Pioneering Dean of the Faculty of Technology (1976-1982). I was privileged to be taught by him at both undergraduate and Masters class. He was a mentor to several people and professors.

“He was the Executive Secretary of Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (1992-1998). He was the founding Pro Chancellor of Redeemers University (2005-2013). He was the Chairman of Governing Council of Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos (1976-1979).

“He died at the age of 90.

“I had a chat with him on Sept 15, 2023, when we were preparing of NIAE conference in Asaba (Delta State). His response to my asking about him is ‘Thank you. Ageing slowly but fine. Glory to God. God bless you’. Baba was a lovely, cheerful and good man.

“He was one of the founding members of the NIAE. He played significant role with other fathers in establishment of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin. He made substantial contributions to the growth of NSAE (NIAE).

His last major public lecture he delivered for NIAE was when we were invited to Presidential villa, Abuja in 2004 by the then Vice President. Late Prof John Ohu was the NIAE National Chairman then. He was always interested in hearing the progress NIAE is making.

January 24, 2023 0 comments

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History Made As Peter Obi Visits Redemption City

by Folarin Kehinde August 12, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, attends the 70th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption City for the first time.

Welcoming Obi to the convention, the announcer said, “We welcome to the Redemption Camp for the first time Mr. Peter Obi.”

His introduction was greeted with loud cheers from participants of the event, which is tagged ‘Perfect Jubilee’.

Others welcomed and introduced are: the Presiding Bishop of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries and President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke; the National Superintendent of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria and National Treasurer of the PFN, Reverend Sam Aboyeji; the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel; and the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who is represented by his wife.

August 12, 2022 0 comments

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RCCG Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Perfect Jubilee Convention

by Folarin Kehinde August 7, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) has announced its Perfect Jubilee Convention as part of the ways to celebrate its 70th anniversary.

This year’s convention is said to symbolize a major landmark in the church’s epochal and divinely-orchestrated history.

Speaking during a press conference to announce activities to mark its 70th Anniversary Celebration at Emmanuel Park, Redemption Camp, Joseph Obayemi, the continental overseer, North Africa Continent said, “RCCG was divinely revealed to our late Founder and General Superintendent, Josiah Akindayomi, in the year 1952. His obedience, zeal, trust in God and commitment to prayer and the word of God truthfully watered the mustard seed that God planted 70 years ago into a behemoth and colossal kingdom vehicle the world is seeing today.”

Obayemi said over the last 70 years, the Redeemed Christian Church of God has taken the gospel of the Kingdom of God to more than 197 nations and territories of the world with millions of souls saved and has been committed to human capital development.

He added that the church has equally impacted lives, communities and nations through our various social impact and investment programmes.

As part of the activities earmarked for celebrating the anniversary, Obayemi said the authority of the mission has put together Jubilee Walk which will take place around the world on the 31st of July 2022; seven prayer huts have been created for people who desire secluded places to pray at different locations on the Campground during the convention; free training in technology and digital education to empower thousands of people and 70,000 people will be trained within the period of one year.

Other activities to mark the occasion, he said will include different sporting competitions, free feeding for millions of people, among others.

“As we expect millions of people at the Redemption Camp during the 7-day period of this year’s Convention, adequate security has been provided and there will be free flow of traffic within the Campground with the help of RCCG Traffic squad.

Importantly, hostel accommodation will be provided to so many of our volunteer workers and many that require elaborate accommodations should request with various accommodation chalets on the camp. The Convention will be transmitted live on all RCCG channels including Dove Television, RTM and all social media channels,” he said.

Obayemi stressed that to RCCG as a mission, Jubilee represents a year of harvest of souls into the kingdom of our God, deliverance of many from captivity and turning many slaves into kings and priests through the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ. “God has helped us to carry out these through our numerous outreaches across the world earlier in the year – and we are just starting.

“As a mission with commitment to the development of our nation of origin, Nigeria, Jubilee is a season where we see God liberating our nation from the many challenges the nation is currently facing – we are confident that indeed, Nigeria will become the delight of all nations,” he added.

He affirmed RCCG’s commitment to global peace and the prosperity of nations, families and individuals.

“Our belief is that this year of Jubilee will mark a total turn around for the world economically and in many other ramifications. God will be asserting His authority as the sovereign owner and ruler of all nations,” Obayemi added.

August 7, 2022 0 comments

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Adeboye @ 80: RCCG Unveils 20th Dialysis Centre in FCT

by Folarin Kehinde February 22, 2022

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has unveiled the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Centre at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja. Kidney Day.

The Intercontinental Overseer, Christian Social Responsibility of the church, Pastor Iluyomade, said that the Abuja dialysis centre would be the 20th in the series of specialized medical interventions donated by the church.

Iluyomade further stated that, till date, the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Centre had donated 37 dialysis machines in Nigeria.

He added that the centre had conducted more than 30,000 subsidized and free dialysis sessions and partnered with other agencies to carry out six kidney transplant for free.

“In 2021, the foundation donated a full-fledged dialysis centre to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Shagamu, from which 106 patients had benefitted.”

Meanwhile, minister of state, Federal Capital Territory, Ramatu Tijani on her part noted that the new centre is part of efforts at boosting healthcare delivery in the territory.

In response to the rising incidence of chronic kidney cases, Aliyu advocated for subsidised dialysis sessions for patients, stating that kidney diseases, when detected early could be managed and corrected.

According to NigerianPrice, an online resource for current prices of services in the country, kidney dialysis in Nigeria on an average costs between N20,000-N30,000 per session.

This figure would amount to between N80,000-N120,000 per week and N340,000-N400,000 per month depending on the number of sessions per week.

She however called on Nigerian Association of Nephrology and other health stakeholders to intensify public enlightenment on lifestyle changes as well as control of orthodox and traditional drug abuse to prevent and control kidney and other non-communicable diseases.

“March 2 of every year is World Kidney Day and this allows for awareness creation and free testing for early detection of kidney disease, especially in clients with hypertension and diabetes.

“Weight, urea, electrolytes, creatinine and cholesterol level checks, with evaluation of proteins in urine, among others, are additional tests necessary for early detection of kidney disease,” she said.

February 22, 2022 0 comments