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ITA OSUN FESTIVAL: OONI WANTS NIGERIA TO PRIORTISE CULTURAL TOURISM FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS, SUES FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE

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Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has insisted on the need for the government to put cultural tourism into priority as a veritable tool for economic growth of the states in Yorubaland, saying tradition is the root of Yoruba’s heritage.
Ooni Ogunwusi said this on Saturday while making his speech during this year’s edition of the  annual Osun festival tagged “Ita Osun 2018” held at the Osun shrine, Ita Osun in Ile-Ife which served as the first settlement of Osun goddess from where she moved around the world.
“Tradition is the root of Yoruba’s heritage, Nigerian government and all the states in Yorubaland must invest cultural tourism to productively drive economic growth as this is the case in Isreal,  Saudi-Arabia, Brazil and other tourist destinations in the world using pilgrimages as as lucratice economic tourism.” Ooni said
The Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria also used the occasion to preach peacefuil coexistence among Nigerians saying   Nigeria will survive at the time of challenges only if  the people maintain peace with one another irrespective of religion  and ethnicity.
As the Custodian the sacred throne of Oduduwa, the progenitor of Yoruba people worldwide, Ooni explained that Osun is one of the 401 deities sent by the Almighty God to form the world from Ile-Ife then known as Ife-Oodaye.
He said while Oduduwa, Ogun and Kori were in charge of Prayer, Iron and children respectively, Osun was made a deity that has to do with water who should always be celebrated as no one can function without water.
The African foremost monarch concluded his speech by insisting  Nigerians must uphold their cultural heritage and traditions by showcasing deities like Osun saying water is an essential commodity that necessary and compulsory for humanity.
“No one can be enemy to water, we should therefore celebrate and always remember this deity that has to do with productivity and multiplication”.
“We are not Idol worshippers as people think of, but we are promoting our cultural heritage as being done all over the world because any stream that forget the source will surely dry”.
Am pleading with our governments at all levels especially in Yorubaland to support prioritizing tradition and culture of Yoruba for exonomic gains because tradition is the root of our heritage.
Also, Rt Hon Muyiwa Oladipo, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ogun State, commended Ooni Ogunwusi for prioritising tradition and culture of the Yorubas.
“We are celebrating Osun festival by reviving and sustaining our culture, adding that festival is a good thing to value and embrace, because our culture and tradition are dying.
“We need to proudly acknowledge our own  Ooni of Ife, who is trying his best to ensure the stability of our cultural heritage. This why our tourism promoting governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA has always taken part in all the Cultural event organized the Arole Oodua represented by me as his Commisioner for Culture and Tourism.” Rt.Hon Oladipo said
Oladipo admonished all and sundry to support the royal father in uplifting the tradition, saying culture is different from religion.
Dr Santos Pedro Bernardo, a Brazilian tourist from Rio De Janerio who was among the several foreigners that came from contries like Cuba, Brazil, Jamaica Congo Republic, South Africa an USA to witness the Osun fetival expressed delights for the cultural reception they all have so far enjoyed at Ile-Ife which they described the ancestral home not only to the Yorubas but also to the entire mankind.
Speaking with journalists in company of his co-tourists, Pedro Berbardo lauded Ooni Ogunwusi’s commitment to African cultural tourism revolution which has taken him to several countries including Brazil where he met him recently.
“Ooni is undoubtedly the global face of cultural tourism revolution at the moment. I read about him in 2016 when he travelled to America with about 100 chiefs and priests, awesome! I have since then developed interest in him and I went to meet him at a Rio’ heritage site CRISTO REDENTOR, a Giant (98-ft.-tall) mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views with
its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28)”.
“We been visiting tourist sites in Ile-Ife since two days ago Am so amazed to see this land is so culturally blessed especially the Nigeria’s tallest Statue of liberty built 2 years ago by this Ooni Ogunwusi in honour of  Moremi Ajasoro. Nigerian government must really encourage this great monarch” Santos Pedro Bernardo said
Signed:
Comrade Moses Olafare,
Director, Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni’s Palace

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Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It – Dr Chris Okafor

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Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It - Dr Chris Okafor

Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It – Dr Chris Okafor

.. Grace Nation International Visitors Impartation conference recorded huge testimonies

 

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The major Problem of a Man is caused by the unclean spirit leaving within his household, because whenever a man is in bondage a spirit is behind it.

Grace Nation PHDS: To Every Battle there is a Spirit Behind It - Dr Chris Okafor

 

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This and more are the foundation raised at the Grace Nation international midweek Prophecy, Healings, Deliverance and Solution service PHDS held at the International Headquarters of the church in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

In the sermon delivered by the Lead Pastor, Grace Nation world-wide Popularly known as the Generational Prophet Dr Chris Okafor with title “Breaking Demonic Yoke” said for someone to Break out of demonic yoke, there are some unclean Spirit that has to be dealt with.

The Popular Lagos Televangelist also remarked that though God has given and empowers his children to deals with unclean spirit and cast them away stated further that you must also leave a life full of clean hand and commitment to the things of God to be empowered by God to break demonic yokes.

The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor remarked that when you work for God, he in return work in your Favour, When you leave a life of Purity, serve your God in truth and in Spirit, be a soul winner, then God will empower you with what it takes to break yoke, cast out demons, No matter how it comes with God’s empowerment , yea shall overcome and every hidden spirit behind any kind of Bondage shall be broken, because the spirit of God is responsible to bring Liberty and you will Be free indeed, To Every Negative things that happen , satan has a hand in it says the Generational Prophet of God.

Meanwhile the Annual International Visitors Impartation conference has recorded very huge testimonies from Participants at the one week long conference.

The Conference recorded over 2000 participants who came across the Globe at the International Headquarters of Grace Nation world-wide in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria.

A Participant who will not want her name mentioned who came from United state of America said the battles that has leaved with her for over 2 decades disappears within few seconds after God servant lay hand on her just like that, Another participants said Dr Chris Okafor teachings open her eyes to how to go about the battles she is confronting saying the eyes opener has helped her wins her battles, while another participants said what he has been looking for , since over 7years God uses his servant to hand it over to him. Lots and lots of testimonies at the ongoing international Visitors Impartation conference, the program will come to end on Sunday 28th April 2024 with a special thanksgiving service at same Venue by 7am-11am.

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Prophet Fasola launches inspirational book, ‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ on Amazon

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Prophet Fasola launches inspirational book, ‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ on Amazon

 

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Upwardly mobile Evangelist, Prophet Idowu Fasola, otherwise known as Broda Woli has launched his inspirational book, ‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ on Amazon.

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‘Knowing Your Position in Christ’ is an exciting book that uncovers the reader’s identity and purpose as a Christian.

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According to the author, in the book, readers will “learn that, through your faith in Jesus, you’re welcomed into God’s family with open arms. You gain salvation, righteousness, and an incredible inheritance. This book will help you grasp your new identity in Christ and inspire you to live in a way that truly honors God.”

 

Prophet Fasola (Broda Woli) is the Shepherd-in-Charge of Celestial Church of Christ Hirahjahman Parish. He has a deep understanding of the teachings of Christ and a passion for sharing them with others.

In addition to his spiritual gifts, Prophet Fasola is also versatile in many other areas, including Writing, Songwriting, Content
Creation, Video editing, Graphics Design, and using social media to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Through his book, Prophet Fasola aims to inspire and guide others to better understand their position in Christ and to live out their faith in meaningful ways. With his passion for sharing the message of hope and love found in Jesus Christ, Prophet Fasola is dedicated to helping others grow in their relationship with God and to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

 

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The Limit Breaker : Dr Chris Okafor Storm’s Asaba With The Good News,The Limit Breaker Conference, Receives Heroic welcome.

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The Limit Breaker : Dr Chris Okafor Storm’s Asaba With The Good News,The Limit Breaker Conference, Receives Heroic welcome.

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Generational Prophet of God and Convener Chris Okafor world Outreach Ministries COWOM Dr Chris Okafor has Landed in the ancient city of Asaba Delta State Nigeria, for a three days Prophetic, Family deliverance Conference, The Limit Breaker.

 

 

 

 

The Limit Breaker : Dr Chris Okafor Storm's Asaba With The Good News,The Limit Breaker Conference, Receives Heroic welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senior Pastor of Grace Nation international aka Liberation City Dr Chris Okafor arrives Asaba with his Entourage ready to spread the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to all the good people of Delta State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Popular Lagos Prophet receives a powerful heroic welcome with urobo dialet songs , powerful welcome presentation from his children in Asaba Delta State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his reaction the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor thank all his Sons and Daughters in Asaba for the welcome ceremony and prayed that the blessings they will receive within the 3 days of the conference will blow there imagination. The Clergy said in the next 3 days God will be in Town to break every Limitations in there life, saying when God comes to town in a revival anything can happen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Oracle of God challenged all his Sons and Daughters to invite there love one, friends and family Member to be part of the 3 Days Prophetic conference because Barriers will be broken, inheritance battles will Be destroyed, Good jobs will be release, every one looking for Foreign benefits will receive, Miracle babies will be release, deliverance, Healing, Restoration, Miracles and Solutions to all kind of Problems will be available, the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor confirmed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Limit Breaker Conference will hold between 18th-20th of April 2024, The Venue is the dome event Centre Asaba Delta State Nigeria., While on Saturday 20th April 2024, the Venue will Be 30 Amechi Iyah way Opposite Traditional Rulers Council Asaba.

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