•By KAZEEM OYENIYI
IBADAN – THE United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) Worldwide is set to celebrate its 60th Diamond Jubilee Convention with the theme “Praise.” The landmark event will hold from Monday, November 10 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the UACC Convention Ground, Ipinsa Road, Orugere, off Akure–Ilesa Expressway, Akure, Ondo State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the church’s Media Director, Pastor Paul Erakhifu.
According to the UACC President, Rev. Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi, the convention will open with a Gospel Campaign and Welcome Service, ushering in a week of spiritual encounters and divine upliftment.
He noted that the Diamond Jubilee Convention will feature a series of impactful spiritual activities aimed at rekindling revival fire among ministers and members across UACC assemblies worldwide.
“Throughout the Diamond Convention, there will be soul-winning messages, revival meetings, seminars, intensive prayers, praise sessions, and much more,” Rev. Owoyemi stated.
He added that there will be special focus sessions for ministers of God, church workers, women, and youth, geared towards spiritual empowerment and leadership development.
Rev. Dr. Owoyemi further said special focus sessions will also be held for ministers of God, church workers, women, and youth, among others—geared towards spiritual empowerment and leadership growth.
As part of the jubilee celebration, 60 distinguished individuals will be honoured with live and posthumous awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of UACC over the past six decades.
He stressed that there will be Pastoral, Evangelical, and Diaconate ordinations, as well as elevations into various church offices.
The convention will also witness special moments of honour as the wives of past leaders—Rev. Mrs. Deborah Owoju and Rev. Mrs. Fayehun—will be decorated as “Reverend Mothers of UACC.”
Likewise, Deaconess Nike Olatunde will be appointed as the Choir Patroness of UACC Worldwide during the event.
Rev. Owoyemi added tgat several renowned ministers of God will be ministering, including Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG); Rev. Toyin Ayoola of Sure Mercies Ministry, Houston, Texas, USA; Pastor Alonge from the USA; and Bishop Henry Praise of the Sought-Out Ministers Church International, among others. They will minister alongside the leadership of UACC.
Also ministering in songs are notable gospel artistes such as Evangelist Remilekun Amos, Elijah Akintunde (Olorun ko so bee), Evangelist Jide Ajogba Jesu, Evangelist Olugbenga Awoko, Emerald Choir, and the UACC Mass Choir, as well as other anointed voices from UACC assemblies worldwide.
The grand finale on Sunday, November 16, 2025, will feature a Thanksgiving Service in celebration of God’s faithfulness to the church over the past 60 years.
Expected at the convention are traditional rulers, government functionaries, Christian leaders, journalists, and other distinguished dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria.
There will bible study, holy communion, press conference, revolutionary mindset, food bank, sunday school quiz, seminars /:workshop and lots more.
The event will be hosted by the UACC Board of Trustees under the leadership of the President, Rev. Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi.
As the UACC marks this remarkable 60-year journey, the Diamond Jubilee Convention promises to be a spirit-filled celebration of grace, revival, and praise to God Almighty.