Last night, multitudes of Loveworld citizen gathered to celebrate both the new faces of African leadership and the final service of the year with the Christ Embassy president, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The momentous evening began with honoring the nominees of the Future African Leaders Foundation (FALF). Ultimately, of the 30 nominees chosen, 10 emerged as winners. These 10 were awarded for their exceptional work with children from troubled communities. Taking first place, was Isaiah Deng, a Sudanese native who at only 20 years old, created computer training programs and seminars in order to empower youths and promote to sustainable development.
Countless LoveWorld elites were in attendance, as well as some prominent national figures such as the former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo and Minister of Youth and Sport, the Hon. Solomon Dalong.
Obasanjo, along with Loveworld President bestowed upon the deserving Isaiah Deng, the Star Prize Winner of the Future Africa Leaders’ Foundation. The annual award ceremony was established to celebrate young leaders who exhibit exemplary leadership skills.
Additional runners up included: Dahaba Daniel Sakoh (Senegal); Yusuph Gasase (Tanzania); Mame Ya Mensah (Ghana); Godwin Egba (Nigeria); Ngassa Merlin (Cameroon); Taonga Ngoma (Zambia); Chris Iyama (Nigeria); Lantante Duamangue (Niger); and, Deliwe Makata (Malawi).
As the celebrations proceeded, the Loveworld president ushered his congregation into the new year, declaring the prophetic word of the year, as the ‘Year of Lights.’ Following his declaration, the global audience reportedly rejoiced in praise. The Christ Embassy president shared four important elements on the meaning of the word ‘light; light is for illumination; light gives leadership; light gives empowerment; and, light is for signs and wonders.”
The Loveworld president in his address, spoke on his vision for the future of the ministry, saying to the crowds “We’re entering into a new phase of the Church’s ministry in the earth, like as never been known before — a dimension of the glory of God in the earth beyond what the Church had known.”
The entire ceremony was aired live on both of Christ Embassy’s most popular platforms, Loveworld TV and Ceflix.
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