By Sharon Akuboh | Weekenders Magazine
ABUJA — The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Chapter, has congratulated Dr. Femi Lanre-Oke, Founder and Senior Presiding Pastor of Jesus Praise Evangelical Ministry International, Abuja, on the 10th anniversary of the church and its 8th Convention, tagged HEBRON 2026.
In a press release signed by the Chairman of the Chapel, Felix Ojo, the Union described the double celebration as a decade of faithful service, excellence and teamwork to God and humanity.
“The double celebration marks a decade of faithful service, excellence and teamwork to God and humanity,” the statement said.
The Chapel commended the ministry for its sustained impact on society over the past 10 years through its various arms and interventions.
“Through its mission centres, His Praise Publishing and Bookshop, scholarships, FLO Leadership Academy, FLO Marriage Seminar, FLO Mentorship Programme, Davidstone School of Ministry, Still Waters Foundation, social empowerment outreaches, business grants, Staystrong conferences, TED Woman Initiatives, conventions, and life changing counselling and mentorship programmes,” the Union noted.
The journalists also saluted the resilience and commitment that transformed what began as a simple family gathering into a global outreach.
“The Union also salutes the resilience and commitment that turned a simple family gathering into a global outreach which has touched many lives and helped to raise new generation of leaders,” Ojo said.
According to the Correspondents’ Chapel, the ministry has distinguished itself by building moral values, reshaping character and equipping young leaders to take responsibility across families, ministries, workplaces and society, while turning nations to God’s path.
The Chapel said it identifies with the church’s vision of a church that exists for the people, with a mission that cares for the oppressed, discouraged, overlooked, rejected and disenfranchised, bringing relief and comfort to humanity.
“The Chapel shares the ministry’s vision of a church that exists for the people, and a mission that cares for the oppressed, discouraged, overlooked, rejected and disenfranchised,” the statement added.
The Union further thanked Dr. Lanre-Oke and the ministry for their cooperation over the years and their commitment to the welfare of journalists.
“We look forward to deeper partnership and collaboration in our shared vision of service to the people,” the Chapel said.
“We wish you many more years of dedicated service, a stronger commitment to your calling, and continued obedience to God.”
The Chapel concluded with goodwill messages to the church: “Happy anniversary and happy HEBRON 2026!”