Christ Embassy, also known as LoveWorld Incorporated or Believers’ Loveworld has said that through its Future Africa Leadership Foundation has in the last 11 years expended over $1,375,000 to hundreds of youths who are making a significant impact on the continent, who emerged winners at its Future Africa Leaders Awards’ (FALA).
Pastor Tuoyo Temisan, Member of the Central Executive Council, Loveworld Inc on Monday, during a media briefing on the December 31st New Year’s Eve Service with Pastor Chris in Lagos.
He said that the 12th edition of the award will be held during the New Year’s Eve Service.
He said that the award is focused on identifying, celebrating, and empowering young Africans who are making a significant impact on the continent.
He said that the award is the most prestigious awards for youths in the whole continent, and it is presented annually during the New Year’s Eve Service to celebrate young individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through their contributions to education, youth empowerment, mentoring, and other projects designed to build and prepare the next generation for a prosperous future.
He said out of thousands of entries received from all African countries 10 winners will be announced and rewarded, stressing that the winners will get $10,000 each and the star winner will get $25,000.
Pastor Ambrose Isesele, Member of the central Executive Council, Loveworld Inc. while speaking on the New Year’s Eve Service with the man of God Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, said that the special programme is more than just a service, that it is an opportunity to start the New Year with a clear direction, guidance, a fresh perspective, divine inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose.
“As we all know, the year 2024 has been quite eventful; it has also brought countless lessons and opportunities for growth. This special service is designed to help you open the door to a future that is brighter, more prosperous, and filled with God’s abundant blessings.
“The man of God, Pastor Chris, is God’s voice for this age and time; he is the prophet of our time through whom God has been giving timely guidance to the world for over three decades. His message of faith, and transformation, has extricated nations and peoples from all walks of life from the grip of darkness.
He noted that on December 31, Pastor Oyakhilome will lead the congregation in a night of prayer, worship, and prophetic declarations that will set the tone for the coming year.
“The New Year’s Eve Service with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a night of extraordinary significance, and we encourage everyone—families, friends, and nations —to come together, participate, and be part of this life-changing event. We look forward to seeing you there, as we celebrate the close of this year and step into the new one with faith, hope, and expectancy,” he said.
Pastor Ifeoma Chiemeka, Director, Corporate Affairs Loveworld Inc. while speaking on the activities of the year in 2024 noted that the church throughout the year has through the man of God brought messages of Jesus to the world.
“The year was our year of Redemption. The word of God was unleashed in our world through the many programmes such as the healing ministry, monthly global services, where a unique message was preached in all the 12 months among several other programmes.”
She also said that the 10th edition of the healing ministry was celebrated during the year.
Pastor Arinze Emmanuel, Chief Operating Officer, Loveworld Inc, while speaking on the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) was established to help individuals, communities and nations to lead purposeful and productive lives in the service of the Lord.
He said that the foundation offers structured support for impoverished children across the world in order to guarantee access to qualitative education, medical care and the like.
“He built tuition-free schools all over the world and the children are fed twice a day. COFI is investing in education through scholarships and the likes, in the coming year we have a lot to do,” he said.
He also said that COFI believes in supporting strong foundations of community by promoting good governance, accountable leadership and sustainable development in Africa and in other vulnerable parts of the world.
The conference also had in attendance Pastor Jumoke Ola-Akisanya, Senior Executive Officer, Future Africa Leaders Foundation and Pastor Lanre Alabi, Director Loveworld Church Growth International.
