OAIC Lagos tasks women on advancing ecumenism, spread of gospel

By Chukwuma Umeorah

The leadership of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Lagos State, has urged Christian women to prioritise support for the growth of the gospel and ecumenism in Nigeria.

This task was given during the OAIC Lagos courtesy and congratulatory visit to Dr. Oluseye Yomi-Sholoye, Iya Aladura General and Founder of New Seraph Evangelical Ministry, following her remarkable achievement in the successful completion of the Secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State, where a floor was named in her honour.

Speaking during the visit, State Chairman of OAIC Lagos, Olugbenga J. Opasola, described her as an exceptional mother of faith. He likened her to Priscilla in Acts 18, who played a vital role in the early Church by mentoring the evangelist Apollos, hosting house churches in Rome, Corinth and Ephesus, and risking her life for the advancement of the Gospel.

Rejoicing with Yomi-Sholoye on her outstanding support for Christian ecumenism and the propagation of the gospel in the state, the state chairman emphasised that her contributions to the Christian community make her a valuable pillar within the ecumenical movement.

He, therefore, stated that she should be fully integrated into the activities of OAIC, the umbrella body for all African Instituted/Indigenous Churches in Lagos State. During the visit, he formally introduced the activities and vision of OAIC to Her Grace and declared her a Grand Patroness of OAIC Lagos State. “This honour is well deserved, in recognition of Her Grace’s humility, dedication and unwavering commitment to the work of God,” Opasola stated.

In her response, Yomi-Sholoye, expressed deep appreciation to the OAIC Lagos State leadership for the visit and recognition.

She stated that whatever a person possesses was given by God and must be dedicated to His service. She added that the encouragement from the OAIC Lagos State would inspire her to do even more for the Christian fold and for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

She further assured the delegation that her church, Faith Mission C&S Church, would demonstrate greater commitment and actively support the activities of the ecumenical body.

Also in attendance from the OAIC Lagos State were other executive members, including Mother Evelyn Madekwe, state assistant secretary (Christ Holy Church International) and superior evangelist, Elijah Ademola Akinyemi, state welfare director I (Celestial Church of Christ) among others.