ACCoN
The Association of Christian Correspondents of Nigeria (ACCoN) is set to hold its 2025 End-of-Year Forum on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), 10 Nurudeen Olowopopo Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
The highly anticipated event, themed “Socioeconomic Benefits of Pilgrimage to the Nigerian State,” will bring together government officials, church leaders, faith-based communicators, media professionals, and Christian journalists to discuss the impact of Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria on national development, spiritual growth, and social transformation.
Prominent Christian Leaders to Feature
The forum will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers and guests.
The Governor of Osun State will serve as Special Guest of Honour, while the Keynote Address will be delivered by Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Rev. Israel Kritilere, President of the Christian Tourism Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CTPAN), will serve as Guest Speaker, sharing insights on how faith-based tourism in Nigeria can strengthen the nation’s economy and spiritual fabric.
Other special guests include the Father of the Day, Pastor (Dr.) Gabriel Okpako Uyeh, LAWNA Territorial Chairman, The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN); Bishop (Dr.) Charles Ighele, General Overseer of Holy Spirit Mission (Happy Family Centre); and Professor Orgu, Provost of LIFE Theological Seminary.
Faith, Media, and Nation-Building
Speaking about the forum, Mr. Adeola Ogunlade, President of ACCoN, said the event is designed to be a strategic and reflective platform for faith-based journalists, policymakers, and church leaders to discuss how Christian pilgrimage can serve as a tool for national unity, moral rebirth, and economic development.
“Pilgrimage is more than a spiritual journey,” Ogunlade noted.
“It has the potential to boost tourism, foster interfaith understanding, and promote values of integrity, patriotism, and accountability. This forum will offer leaders an opportunity to share perspectives on how faith can influence sustainable national growth.”
The ACCoN End-of-Year Forum will also include interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and recognition of outstanding Christian leaders and institutions that have contributed to the advancement of faith-based media and communication in Nigeria.
Promoting Ethical Christian Journalism
Through platforms like this, the Association of Christian Correspondents of Nigeria (ACCoN) continues to reaffirm its commitment to ethical journalism, responsible media practice, and nation-building through faith-based communication. The association remains a leading voice in promoting truth, integrity, and unity within Nigeria’s Christian and media communities.
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