The current challenges facing Nigeria are not of recent origin, but rather a culmination of years of systemic failures, founder of The New Seraph, Iya Aladura General, Dr. Yomi-Sholoye has said.
She spoke at a news conference to announce The New Seraph 2024 Annual General Conference.
Dr. Yomi-Sholoye said that the present situation of the country did not begin today. It’s cumulative. If you ask me, it’s been cumulative for a long time .
She expressed profound gratitude for the church’s resilience and growth over the past century, attributing it to divine providence.
She emphasized the need for proactive measures in shaping the future of the church.
Under the banner of “A Paradigm Shift,” she called for collective action to ensure a positive trajectory for the C&S Church, stressing the importance of growth and progress.
The conference, slated to commence on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, will hold at
The New Seraph Grand Hall, located at The New Seraph Prayer City, Km 60, Lagos/Ibadan Express Way, New Seraph Bus Stop, Ode Remo, by Sapade Overhead Bridge, Ogun State.
Notable dignitaries, government representatives, and royal figures are expected to grace the opening ceremony.
The news conference, held in the presence of eminent Seraphs, district heads, church leaders, members, friends of the Cherubim & Seraphim Churchmembers of the press, and distinguished guests, outlined the pivotal role this conference will play in shaping the future of the &S church.
With the theme: “Approaching C&S Centenary; Shaping the Future,” the conference serves as a prelude to the upcoming centenary celebration of the C&S Church next year. .
Renowned speakers and panelists, including Pastor Thomas Adekunle Fakile JP, Pastor Tosin Faremi, Sar Leader Jesubi Temitope, Moth. Bola Odeyinde, Reverend Ola Joseph Okikimile, Evang Tunde Jedidah, and Ap. Seyi Odufuwa, will lead discussions on charting the course for the future of the church, while Chief panelists Supt Ap. Eng’r. Niyi Afolabi and Supt. Ap. Olatunde Ogunkunle will provide invaluable insights during the conference sessions.
The conference schedule encompasses a range of activities, including lectures, panel discussions, and a variety night, culminating in a national stakeholders meeting with Her Grace Iya Aladura General on the second day.
To ensure the safety and convenience of all delegates, robust security and traffic control measures have been implemented.
Highlighting the need for patience and collective action, Dr. Yomi-Sholoye called upon Nigerians to exercise faith and prayer. “So I will tell Nigerians that we need to be patient. One, we need to pray for this government. We need to pray for our leaders. They need our prayers. Especially at this time. We need to pray for the right sense of direction for our leaders. We cannot do it without God. They need our prayers.”
Moreover, the President stressed the importance of practical action and solidarity among citizens. “And in addition to all this, I’ll say, let us cut our coat according to our size. This time is a time that we should do what is most important. Not frivolous things. What you know that you are in need for. It’s a time that we need to be highly disciplined.
“It’s a time that some of us need to show love to one another. If you are gifted, if the Lord blesses you. Show that blessing to the next person,” she said.
