23/07/2026
TACN AKWA IBOM STATE TERRITORY REAFFIRMS UNITY IN CHRIST..as National President, Principal Officers conclude successful peace and reconciliation visit
The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN), Akwa Ibom State Territory, reaffirmed its unity in Christ following the successful peace and reconciliation visit of the National President of the Church, Pastor Dr. L. O. Oladele, which culminated in the restoration of harmony across the Territory.
The National President was accompanied on the visit by the National Principal Officers of the Church, namely Pastor Prof. B. B. Fakae, National Secretary; Pastor Dr. I. G. Awotanmi, Assistant National Secretary; Pastor Odionka Asuquo Nyong, National Financial Secretary; and Pastor J. O. Olayemi, National Prophet. Present at the meetings were the National Vice President and Territorial Chairman, Pastor E. U. Johnson; the Chairman of the National Harmonization Committee and Territorial Administrative Advisor, Apostle Prof. I. N. George; the Field Superintendents from the eight component Fields; members of the Uyo Field and Territorial Councils; the Territorial General Executive Council; the Territorial General Council; and pastors across the Akwa Ibom State Territory.
The meetings, held at the Territorial Headquarters, 61 Obio Imo Street, Uyo, centred on prayer, dialogue and consultations on matters relating to the peace and administration of the Territory. Following hours of deliberations and earnest prayers, the issues presented before the leadership were amicably resolved, fostering renewed trust and a common resolve to advance the work of God.
Preaching from 1 Corinthians 12:11–31, Pastor Dr. Oladele urged the leaders to uphold the unity of the faith and reject every form of division, reminding them that every believer has a vital role in the Body of Christ and that the Church derives its strength from its oneness under Jesus Christ.
A significant moment of the visit came when the National President formally reopened the entrance to the Territorial Headquarters and offered prayers of rededication for the Territory, its leadership and members. The symbolic gesture marked a renewed chapter of fellowship and spiritual purpose within the Territory.
At the close of the reconciliation mission, Pastor Dr. Oladele formally affirmed the unity of the Akwa Ibom State Territory under one territorial administration. In response, leaders across the Territory renewed their commitment to work together in love, mutual trust and faithful stewardship of the Gospel.
The visit followed recent administrative developments involving the Uyo Field, which prompted the intervention of the National leadership. The pastoral engagement successfully restored harmony, reinforced the unity of the Territory and strengthened confidence in the Church's established administrative structure.
Beyond the resolutions reached, the visit reaffirmed the Church's commitment to biblical reconciliation and the conviction that Christ is the Head of the Church and the sure foundation of its unity. It concluded with the Akwa Ibom State Territory united under one territorial administration, with ministers and members returning to their respective Fields renewed in purpose and committed to advancing the work of the Gospel in peace and harmony.
