Bridging the Divide: Pastor Enoch Adeboye Bags New Appointment As Patron Of Ecumenical Christian Council – Calls For Religious Unity

In a landmark move that could potentially redefine the religious landscape of Nigeria and beyond, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has accepted a new appointment as the patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC). This significant development, announced during the group’s international conference at the Redemption Camp in Lagos, Nigeria, signals a bold step towards fostering religious unity and tolerance in a world increasingly divided along sectarian lines.

As Pastor Adeboye, represented by Pastor Joseph Obayemi, accepted the nomination, he painted a vivid picture of a bygone era where Christians, Muslims, and adherents of traditional religions coexisted peacefully. His poignant reflections on a childhood spent fasting during Ramadan, sharing meals with Muslims, and living in harmony with people of diverse faiths served as a powerful reminder of the beauty of religious tolerance. The conference, themed “Religious Tolerance in Nigeria and Across the Nations of the World,” brought together a diverse array of speakers, including Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, Apostle A.B. Otaru, and Archbishop Prof. Williams Ozazie, all of whom echoed the urgent need for religious leaders to choose love over violence and work towards reconciliation. As the world watches, Pastor Adeboye’s leadership and vision have the potential to inspire a new era of interfaith understanding and cooperation, one that could forever change the face of religious relations in Nigeria and beyond.