By Nsan Ndoma-Neji, Calabar
No fewer than 3,000 Christian worshippers are expected to converge at the Christ Gospel Church of Nigeria’s inauguration ceremony in Delta State on April 10, 2026.
The ceremony which is scheduled to take place at Glory Land Hall, Orereokpe, Delta State will attract fathers of faith from across the six geo-political regions of the country.
Speaking yesterday on the issue, in a telephone discussion, the National President of Christ Gospel Church of Nigeria, Rev Dr. Abraham Ohwotuemuho Esq., who disclosed this to our correspondent stated that men and women of proven integrity would be present at the event.
Fathers of faith that will grace the ceremony includes the National Vice President, South-South of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Archisbishop Dr. Emmah Gospel Isong, captains of industries, top government functionaries, opinion moulders, and the creme de la creme’ of the society drawn from different states of Nigeria will join their counterparts in Delta State for the ceremony.
Speaking further, the Inauguration Committee Chairman, Rev Dr Ime Johnson, JP, who spoke on the behalf of sons and daughters of Abraham expressed gratitude to the church leaders for their support, thanking them for their roles in keeping the Pentecostal fire burning.
He said, “We appreciate the unquenchable zeal of our fathers of faith in keeping the Pentecostal fire burning despite the numerous insecurity challenges threatening the church and the nation.”
Prominent church leaders, like His Eminence Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, OFR, would serve as inauguration officer, alongside the Delta State chairman of PFN, His Lordship Bishop Abos Willie.
Other dignitaries expected include the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the member representing Okpe state constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.Chief James Augoye, PhD, chairman of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Isaiah Esiovwa.
Also commenting on the ceremony, the Inauguration Committee Chairman, Rev Dr Johnson (JP), described the inauguration ceremony as a significant milestone for the church, adding that the leadership is eager to welcome worshippers expected to throng in for the ceremony from different parts of the nation.
The committee chairman called on Christians to continue praying fervently for the nation and the church, citing 1 Thessalonians 5:17, which says, “Pray without ceasing.”
He added, “We should continue to pray and trust that God will intervene in our nation’s affairs.”
