Celestial Church of Christ Unveils Plans for 40th Remembrance of Founder, Prophet Oshoffa

The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has announced a detailed schedule of events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the passing of its founder, Prophet SBJ Oshoffa.

The program was unveiled at a world press conference held at the church’s International Headquarters in Ketu, Lagos, by church officials. Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Abayomi Ilori stated that the celebration is to “appreciate and recognise the grace of God on humanity” through the life of Prophet Oshoffa, who was born in 1909, founded the church in 1947, and died in 1985.

The Head of Media, Kayode Ajala, outlined the extensive schedule of events, which includes spiritual, cultural, and sporting activities:

· Tuesday, September 2: The commencement with a World Press Conference.

· Tuesday, September 10: A memorial service at the International Headquarters in Ketu, Lagos, followed by a novelty football match against the Remo Stars FC at their stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.

· Wednesday, September 11: A stage play titled “Bilewu” at the MUSON Centre, featuring Nollywood stars who are church members.

· Friday, September 12: A leadership summit, youth discourse, and colloquium at the CCC National Headquarters in Makoko, Yaba. Distinguished children of the founder will speak about his family life, with the General Overseer, Rev. Pastor EMF Oshoffa, in attendance.

· Saturday, September 13: A one-day revival at the National Stadium, Surulere.

· Sunday, September 14: A Thanksgiving service at the International Headquarters, followed by a grand reception in Oregun, Lagos.

The celebrations will then move to Imeko, Ogun State—the birthplace of Prophet Oshoffa—in October for additional events, including a choral competition and a world service at the CCC Basilica.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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