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Leaders and members of National Deacons Fellowship
By Akanji Alowolodu in Lagos
National Deacons Fellowship of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has been commended for contributing positively to the growth and development of the Convention.
The commendation was made by the President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev Dr Israel Akanji while speaking during the session of the Deacons Fellowship held at the Baptist International Conference Center (BICC) along Lagos – ibadan Expressway on Saturday.
Israel Akanji described the National Deacons Fellowship as one of the pillars of the Convention playing a pivotal role in the continuous development of the Convention in every facet of existence.
He declared that since his inauguration as the President of the Convention in 2021,he has enjoyed a cordial working relationship with the Deacons Fellowship a development he said has made his assignment a bit easier.
According to him, “I have 2 of your members as part of the EXCO of the Convention, these are two are doing well and representing you well. I am very comfortable working with them because they are the engine rooms of the Convention”.
The NBC President then urged the Deacons Fellowship not to relent in their efforts to make the Convention bigger and better by contributing to the growth and development of Convention.
Earlier in his brief remarks, National Chairman of Deacons Fellowship, Deacon Prof Sunday P. Olaleye described the NBC President, Rev Dr Israel Akanji as the leader God will use to accomplish the greatness of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
Sunday Olaleye expressed confidence that the new President will excel both spirituality and physically in the assignment God has placed on his shoulders just like Moses did to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land.
He then assured that the National Deacons Fellowship will remain supportive of the NBC leaders and contribute its quota to the growth and development of the Convention.
