Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde and his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Emmanuel Udom, are expected to grace the 38th Holy Ghost convention of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries International.
According to the church, the governors are expected to be at the flag-off of the convention today (August 30), while the General Overseer of the Redeemed Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will anchor the dedication of the Wale Oke College of Missions and Evangelism (WOCOME) and the turning of sod of Tabernacle of David Cathedral both in Ibadan.
Tribune Churchnews gathered that the convention will run from today (August 30) to September 6.
The convention with the theme, ‘Landmark Blessings’, which would be virtual in consonance with the COVID-19 protocols will feature the ministration of the visionary of the of the church, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, Pastor Adeboye, Nathaniel Bassey, Tope Alabi, Yomi Ajayi and Dunsi Oyekan, among others.
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