Lagos agog as Foursquare Gospel Church celebrates Nigeria’s Independence

Lagos was agog as the Foursquare Gospel Church celebrated Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a prophetic gathering at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos—the very ground where the Green-White-Green flag was first hoisted on October 1, 1960.

Worshippers also gathered simultaneously across all the church’s worship centres nationwide.

The event, tagged “Refreshing Dew”, was distinct from the church’s quarterly Holy Spirit Refreshing Vigil and marked the last major gathering for the quarter. It featured powerful song ministrations by renowned gospel artistes, including Deacon Adun Bohan, Pastor Tope Folajinmi, and Emma “Oh My God,” leading the congregation in vibrant praise and worship.

Ministering at the program, the General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Revd. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, made prophetic declarations concerning the nation. Speaking under divine instruction, he explained that the Lord had directed him to carry out symbolic acts at the source of Nigeria’s independence.

Reading from 2 Kings 2:19–21, Aboyeji declared a spiritual cleansing over the land, likening Nigeria’s challenges to the “bad water” healed by Prophet Elisha. His sermon, titled “Restoring Complete and Perfect Blessings,” emphasized that God intends to restore and perfect Nigeria’s blessings.

“Today, October 1, 2025, as Nigeria turns 65, we have returned to the very place where independence was proclaimed. This is prophetic fulfillment. God wants to restore this nation’s blessings, and by spiritual authority, every obstacle—the ‘but’ we have been contending with—shall be erased,” Aboyeji proclaimed.

Explaining the symbolism of white attire worn by worshippers, he said: “Salt is white, and you are the salt of the earth. God brought you here to neutralize corruption in Nigeria. Whatever happened on October 1, 1960, that hindered the nation’s destiny is corrected here today by the authority of the Lord.”

In a symbolic act, Aboyeji invited Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), to join him on the altar as they held the Nigerian flag and made prophetic declarations, drawing from Leviticus 25:13.

In his remarks, Bishop Adegbite described the event as historic: “There was no national parade in Abuja today, but this gathering is bigger than any national parade. Rev. Aboyeji had no knowledge of our coming, yet God orchestrated it. As the chaplain at the Aso Rock Villa, I affirm that this is divine confirmation.”

Adegbite also prayed for the General Overseer, the church, and the nation.

The celebration also coincided with the 70th anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. Aboyeji congratulated members and urged them to see the day as both a national and spiritual jubilee. He further announced the church’s Annual National Convention, themed “Completion and Perfection,” scheduled to hold at the Ajebo Campground, Ogun State, from October 6–12, 2025.

The independence celebration was marked with joy, prophecy, and hope, as thousands lifted prayers for Nigeria’s peace, restoration, and progress.

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