Methodist Men in Northern Region Converge in Abuja for 3rd Biennial Convention

Stanley Ihedigbo

Methodist Men’s Fellowship, Northern Region, will on Thursday, October 8, commence its 3rd Biennial Convention with a focus on spiritual upliftment, fellowship and the overall well-being of men.

The three-day convention, which will bring together members of the Fellowship from more than 25 dioceses of the Methodist Church Nigeria in the Northern Region, is being hosted by the Abuja Archdiocesan Men’s Fellowship at Christ Methodist Cathedral, Nyanya, Abuja.

According to a statement jointly signed by the Secretary of the Methodist Fellowship, Northern Region, Bro. Patrick Pius; President of the Fellowship in the zone, Sir Chief Mark O. Ndukwe; and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Sir ’Tunde Babalola JP, dignitaries from within the Church and wider society are expected to attend the plenary session scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9.

The retired Chief Justice of Nigeria and Knight of John Wesley, Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen GCON, is expected to deliver the keynote address, while the Head of Methodist Church Nigeria, the Prelate, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Aba JP, will declare the convention open.

Also expected at the convention are the Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Most Rev. Michael O. Akinwale; Bishop of Nyanya, Rt. Rev. Dr. Kehinde Adeyemi; and Bishop F.A.G. Onoja of Kubwa Diocese.

The National Coordinator of the Men’s Work Department, The Very Rev. Lt. Saviour Ibanga JP, and the Northern Zone Coordinator, The Very Rev. Nwankwo Kenneth Nwabueze, are also expected to provide spiritual leadership and support for the successful execution of the convention.

Speaking in an interview with DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS, the President of the Abuja Archdiocesan Men’s Fellowship, Bro. Oluwemimo Ayodeji Adebayo, and the Diocesan Men’s Fellowship President of Nyanya, Bro. Stephen Ukeje SWA, said preparations were in top gear to provide a conducive environment for participants.

The convention will feature paper presentations and discussions addressing issues affecting the spiritual, family and physical well-being of men.

Topics scheduled for discussion include “Building a Godly Marriage in a Changing World,” “The Necessity of a Will,” and “Men, Old Age and Health.”

The organisers said the convention is expected to provide an avenue for members to deepen their faith, strengthen fellowship among Methodist men across the Northern Region and address practical issues affecting men, families and society.

The three-day gathering is expected to end with renewed commitment among participants to Christian service, responsible family life and the advancement of the mission of the Methodist Church Nigeria.