According to Church Times, on Monday, his appointment was announced during the group’s international conference, which took place at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, from August 22–25.
In Nigeria and Throughout the World: Religious Tolerance is the conference’s topic.
The conference examined religious tolerance—what it is, its obstacles, and how to overcome them.
ESBAASC, a group of Christian leaders, aims to promote religious tolerance and unity by bridging divides. Archbishop Prof. Kehinde Olubunmi nominated Pastor Enoch Adeboye as patron and Archbishop Prof. Mary Ajisafe as matron.
Nigeria’s Overseer of Peace of God Ministry, Ajisafe, has been appointed to promote religious tolerance. Pastor Joseph Obayemi, representing RCCG National Overseer Emeritus, emphasized the importance of religious tolerance in promoting mutual understanding, peaceful co-existence, unity, and peace among diverse cultures. He emphasized that religious diversity has always given Nigeria a unique identity and commendation.
Adeboye argues that religious and sectarian violence is often politically motivated for politicians’ advantage, stemming from religious divisions, sectarian violence, misguided beliefs, a lack of dialogue, and labeling other faiths as inferior. He urges conference participants to advocate for religious tolerance.
At a conference, a Muslim cleric, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, emphasized the importance of tolerance and warned against religious wars. He cited historical events like the Holocaust and the 9/11 attacks as examples of the consequences of intolerance and misguided motives.
At a conference, Apostle A.B. Otaru, Chairman of Ogun State PFN/CPFN, emphasized the importance of religious tolerance and the role of understanding humanity in God. He argued that genuine love for God would lead to peace, unity, and happiness. Bishop Dr. Samuel Akinola, leader of the Gambian delegation, urged Nigeria to embrace religious tolerance and warned against appeasing violent extremists. Archbishop Prof. Williams Ozazie, moderator of the event, emphasized that God is not in violence.
The Chaplaincy of ESBAASC held a three-day event, highlighting the biblical story of Elijah who defeated 400 Baal worshippers but fled from King Ahab’s wife, Jezebel. The event featured military performance and decorations for new ranks. Bishop Dr. David K. Agboola called for religious violence and commended the Nigerian Army, Armed Forces, Police, and other organizations for their efforts in combating sectarian violence. A communiqué will be issued soon.
