CCC Ogo Ayo Cathedral Marks 32nd Adult Harvest With A “Harvest of Appreciation” And Special Ordination Ceremony

Celestial Church of Christ, Ogo Ayo Cathedral (Shekinah Crusader), is set to host its 32nd Adult Harvest & Thanksgiving on December 14, 2025, under the theme “Harvest of Appreciation”, inspired by Psalm 100:4. The event will take place at the church auditorium located at Km 2 Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Opic Bus Stop, Opic, Ogun State, with the service scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. prompt.

This year’s harvest carries a deeper sense of gratitude, reflecting on God’s preservation, provision, and enduring faithfulness throughout the year. As one of the most significant annual events in the cathedral’s calendar, the celebration draws both members and the wider community together in worship, thanksgiving, and joyful reflection.

The harvest will also feature a rich lineup of gospel ministers and music personalities who are expected to elevate the worship atmosphere. Among those set to grace the occasion are Atorishe, Shina Peters, Dare Melody, Kayslik, Apekeola, Megga 99, Segun Nabbi, Queen Busola Oke, and Esther Igbekele, alongside several others from the gospel music community. Their presence highlights the cathedral’s longstanding relationship with artistes who continue to support its spiritual and cultural engagements.

In addition to the musical performances and thanksgiving observances, this year’s event will host a special ordination ceremony. MIC Erelu Oladoyin Kolade, wife of Apesin Lanre Kolade, will be formally ordained as the Grand Matron of the cathedral. A respected community figure, she also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sammy T Ventures. Her ordination adds ceremonial depth to the day, underscoring the cathedral’s commitment to honouring service, leadership, and spiritual dedication within its fold.

Beyond the ceremonies, the 32nd Harvest of Appreciation promises a communal experience rooted in the traditions of the Celestial Church of Christ. The atmosphere typically blends reverence with celebration—families dressed in white garments, the choir’s ringing harmonies, and the symbolic harvest procession that marks the high point of the event. For many worshippers, it is a moment to reconnect with their faith and to acknowledge the blessings that have carried them through the year.

Ogo Ayo Cathedral has also strengthened its digital presence, ensuring that members who are unable to attend physically can still participate. The church’s online platforms continue to serve as a bridge for worshippers within and outside the country, especially during major celebrations like this.

The 32nd Adult Harvest & Thanksgiving stands as another milestone in the cathedral’s history—a testament to growth, unity, and unbroken faith. With its strong theme, vibrant programme, and a congregation eager to give thanks, the event is expected to deliver a memorable and spiritually enriching experience.

Amb (Dr) Samuel Olorunfunmi Adekoya Bags Multiple Awards and International Honors, Announces New Training Opportunities.

Dr. Samuel Olorunfunmi Adekoya has been recognized with several distinguished international awards celebrating his leadership, humanitarian contributions, and peace advocacy work across nations.

Amb. Dr.) Samuel O. Adekoya who is the Rector of *Pentecost Truth School of Deliverance & Prophetic Ministry Int.* A Non-Denominational Ministry where hundreds of God’s army are trained and equipped for the work of the ministry. Where the ministry focuses on empowering the clergy and laity in Practical Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Strategies; teaching them how to spiritually map their environments for lasting peace, harmony and victory.

One of the most recent honors he received is an organisation called Heart To Heart Mentoring Int’l, gave him a Mentorship Award. Another Award is the HBIUS President’s Lifetime Achievement and Black Excellence Award took place in August 4, 2024 at the Hartford Marriott in Connecticut, the ceremony is framed as a celebration of outstanding achievers whose work has strengthened communities and inspired broader societal progress. The text on the award materials positions Dr. Adekoya as one of the individuals recognized for sustained service and excellence.

In December 2023, his leadership contributions were further highlighted by Samuel Wright University USA through the presentation of its Leadership Global Award. The certificate accompanying this recognition praises his influence in the global educational space and acknowledges his efforts in promoting human rights and fostering peaceful coexistence. The university’s statement emphasizes his impact on leadership development and his commitment to creating stability and understanding across nations.

His earlier designation as an Eminent Peace Ambassador, awarded in November 2019 by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, forms another cornerstone of his growing global profile. According to the chartered fellowship document associated with the appointment, the role aligns him with international efforts advocating the right of people to live in peace.

Early this year,, in March 2025, Christian Benefits Magazine, by Dr Wole Olarinde honored him with Benefits Awards For Missionary Excellence (BAME).

This recognition is presented as a testament to his longstanding involvement in peace-oriented initiatives and his readiness to support conflict-resolution efforts on a global scale.

Alongside these honors, Dr. Adekoya continues to advance leadership and spiritual development as the founder of the Pentecost Truth School of Deliverance, a non-denominational training institution under Pentecost Truth Ministries. The school has initiated a new round of applications for its specialized programs, which are designed to equip individuals who feel called to ministry or spiritual leadership. The institution describes itself as a specialized ministerial training center for those aspiring to serve their churches, communities, or nations with deeper spiritual insight and capacity.

The school has just graduated 2025 set in all the three classes last Saturday 6th December 2025

The school’s mission is rooted in the conviction that this generation requires spiritually grounded leaders capable of addressing emerging social and moral challenges. Its stated mandate—“Mobilizing God’s End-time Army for end time battles”—reflects an approach centered on preparation, resilience, and doctrinal depth. Guided by the principle “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free,” the school positions itself as a beacon for those seeking to combine spiritual empowerment with practical leadership skills.

Collectively, these awards and institutional developments portray a figure engaged in shaping the future of spiritual leadership while maintaining a visible presence in peace advocacy and global education. As applications open for the next phase of training at his ministerial school, Dr. Adekoya’s expanding influence continues to intersect with issues of community transformation, international collaboration, and the grooming of emerging leaders for service in an increasingly complex world.

Defending Service: Why the Attacks on Buratai Are Unfair and Unfounded

By Nazir Ribadu

Sometimes, watching public figures get dragged through the mud tells you less about them and more about the state of our public discourse.

As someone who studies Nigeria’s security landscape, not from a news desk but through the dry, factual lens of academic and operational history, the recent allegations against former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai (rtd.) hit a particular nerve. They don’t just seem wrong, they feel like a profound injustice against a man who gave decades of his life to this country.

Let’s be clear: I’ve never met General Buratai. I have no personal connection to him. My “relationship” with his career is through after-action reports, strategy papers, and the timelines of battles fought in our Northeast. And from that vantage point, the idea that he was somehow in cahoots with the very terrorists he was tasked with destroying isn’t just illogical; it’s an insult to the painful, gritty reality of that war.

Think about the sheer human contradiction of that claim. This is the officer who, for years, bore the immense weight of command during one of our nation’s most brutal conflicts. His days and nights were consumed by the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP.

As a Security and Intelligence Analyst, we studied the tactical shifts under his command, the difficult pivot to the “Super Camp” strategy, the push to retake and hold territory. These weren’t abstract concepts; they were decisions that affected the lives of thousands of soldiers and civilians.

To suggest that the man at the helm of that struggle was secretly funding the enemy doesn’t add up. It collapses under the weight of its own absurdity.

Where is the proof?

In our world, serious allegations are backed by evidence, arrests, indictments, formal investigations. But here, there’s only silence from every official quarter: the EFCC, the DSS, our financial intelligence units. Nothing!!

Instead, the entire case seems to be built on whispers and “anonymous sources” funneled through an outlet, Sahara Reporters, with a troubling track record.

And this is where it becomes personal. We’ve seen this pattern before. Just recently, the Plateau State government had to publicly condemn a false report about a bomb blast in Jos. A story that caused real panic.

Also, Ekiti State officials have detailed how their financial data was misrepresented to create a false narrative. They had to condemn the report made by Sahara Reporters.

When an outlet repeatedly gets things so wrong, often with consequences that hurt communities and reputations, it loses the benefit of the doubt. It starts to look less like journalism and more like a weapon.

Is it so hard to believe that a man who held one of the toughest jobs in Nigeria, who inevitably had to make decisions that upset powerful people, is now a target for those seeking “a pound of flesh”?

What gets lost in this noise is the human story of service. This was a 40-year career that culminated in the hottest of seats.

Whatever your political views, the man served. He faced a monstrous enemy and, according to the military’s own records, achieved hard-fought gains: territories were reclaimed, key terrorist commanders were neutralized.

In a sane society, we would at least be able to separate honest critique of strategy from vile character assassination. We should be debating his legacy, not defending his basic loyalty.

That’s what saddens me the most. We have a habit of tearing down our own, especially once they leave the stage.

Instead of a nuanced conversation about security policy, we get baseless scandals. General Buratai is a case study, literally, I use his tenure in some of my classes, in military leadership under extreme pressure. He deserves to have that record discussed based on facts, not vapor.

So, from one citizen to another, I find this whole episode tragic. If we disagree with a leader’s methods, let’s argue about that. But to spray poison on a man’s entire life’s work with no evidence? That doesn’t make us clever investigators. It makes us ingrate.

General Buratai has every right to demand a retraction, not just for his own name, but to push back against a culture of lies that cheapens the very concept of sacrifice for this nation.

Somewhere underneath the general’s uniform and the headlines is a human being who served Nigeria. That, at the very least, deserves our basic fairness.

Nazir Ribadu

PhD Security Studies and International Relations.

Security and Intelligence Analyst.