United Aladura Churches Ends 22nd Global Convention In Lagos, Plan N500m National Hqtrs

FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Hundreds of church leaders, ministers, youths, women, and Christian faithful from across Nigeria and other parts of the world attended the just concluded two-day global convention and anniversary thanksgiving service of the United Aladura Churches (UAC) Incorporated in Lagos, Nigeria.

The convention, 22nd edition and themed: “Thy Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:10)” held on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, at the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Agidingbi Cathedral, Archdiocese Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.

The two-day programme, which featured a wide range of activities designed to address the spiritual and social needs of participants, was hosted by the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide under the leadership of Rev. Pastor Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa.

In his welcome address at the grand finale of the convention, Most Rev. Araloyin Isaiah Oyeyemi, President of the UAC Inc. and the Chief Host, thanked all members for the growth the group has recorded in the last 22 years of its existence with less than 30 churches in the beginning to over 2500 churches in Nigeria alone.

“If I have to count the goodness of the Lord in the last 22 years, two days will not be sufficient. So today, we are not here to complain. We are here to say ‘Ebenezer: Thus far, the Lord has helped us’,” Oyeyemi stated.

According to him, the success of their 2026 global convention further underscores the significance of the gathering within the wider Aladura Christian community.

“We give thanks to the Almighty for this convention as we celebrate unity, legacy, and thanksgiving among the Aladura churches amidst time for spiritual renewal, fellowship, prayer and thanksgiving,” Oyeyemi said.

The major highlight of the convention was the announcement by Oyeyemi of the group’s vision for the future which is the plan for a N500 million multipurpose national secretariat for the United Aladura Churches.

The UAC leader disclosed that the proposed headquarters to be called ILE ISOKAN (The House of Unity) is not a church building but a national monument for the white garment churches.

“This national monument will serve as a central administrative and coordination centre for the growing fellowship, providing a permanent home for our national leadership, meetings, training programmes and ecumenical engagements,” Oyeyemi said.

He added that the Secretariat will also house a 1,500-capacity conference and event hall; a historical archive and museum to preserve the Bible, Staff, and the garments of founding fathers like Moses Orimolade, SBJ Oshoffa, Josiah Ositelu and other great men of God who have lived after different time; guest house for Church leaders; and youth and women empowerment centre.

The Church leader said the project reflects the growth of the UAC over the past 22 years and its vision to strengthen unity, structure and expansion across states and beyond Nigeria.

Among the programmes for the convention were free medical outreach, word and prayer sessions, choir musical competition, leadership seminar, rally for Jesus, breakout sessions, open-air revival, spiritual consultation, youth and women development programme, and the grand anniversary thanksgiving service.

There was also a lecture on global ecumenical movement delivered by Pastor Alois Seidi of the Family Federation of World Peace, Vienna, Austria.

He spoke on building a global ecumenical movement through divine governance and leadership, and challenged Christian leaders to build unity across denominations through godly leadership, good governance, and shared purpose.

As the convention wind down, the anniversary thanksgiving service was conducted by the Very Senior Evangelist Yomi Oni with Sermon delivered by former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Senior Elder Apostle (Rt. Hon) Timothy Owoeye.

Awards were later presented to some eminent personalities for their service and contributions to the growth of the UAC. Among the honourees were former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi and Oba Oladele Friday Kosoko, the Oniworo of Iworo kingdom in Olorunda LCDA Badagry.

Most Sup. Evangelist S.O Banjo (Doyen, CCC Worldwide), in his vote of thanks, appreciated all members of the UAC for the success of the convention while he prayed as members departed in joy, unity, and renewed commitment to the Aladura legacy.