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Millions to attend 2024 Global Ministers’ Classroom with Pastor Chris, this week
All is set for the much anticipated 2024 edition of the record-breaking Global Ministers’ Classroom with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, this week.
Year after year, the Global Ministers’ Classroom has recorded a tremendous increase in Ministers’ attendance from 8 million in 2018, and 78 million in 2022, to a record-breaking attendance of 168 million in 2023, making it the largest online classroom in the world.
Since its inception, in 2018, the Global Ministers’ Classroom (GMC), an interdenominational program under the auspices of the International School of Ministry of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, D.Sc., D.Sc., DD., has been a special assembly of all categories of Ministers of the Gospel – Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Bishops, Youth Ministers, Church Founders, Lay Ministers, and Ministry Leaders, who converge in a Global Online Classroom to fellowship with one another and interact with divine knowledge and information, with the distribution of Grace.
The 2-day impactful program has further positioned millions of Ministers of the Gospel with divine knowledge requisite for effective Ministry, ignited their passion for Ministry work, answered questions in their hearts eliminating confusion, and provided tools for Kingdom advancement in these last days.
Now in its 6th edition, the Ministers’ Global Classroom with Pastor Chris, is scheduled to hold from Friday 24th May by 2 pm (GMT +1), to Saturday 25th May, 2024.
This year’s edition will feature quality and applicable teachings from seasoned Senior Ministers of the Gospel around the world, impact testimonies from previous program attendees, a question and answer segment with Pastor Chris, panel discussions on carefully selected topics relevant to ministers in this Gospel age, and lots more which includes plenary sessions by the man of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
It will be a phenomenal time of revelatory teachings and distribution of Grace for the final phase of the work of the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ in these last days.
“From Friday, all the way into Saturday, I get to share some very important things. This is going to be very powerful; it means a lot for the work of the Ministry”, said Rev. Chris Oyakhilome.
The program will be broadcast live on the ISM online platforms in all languages of the world, giving every minister the opportunity to participate in the languages they best understand.
Registration has commenced in earnest. So, register yourself, other Ministers, and Christian Leaders in your sphere of contact, using the link below: www.ismglobalministersclassroom.org
Myriads of testimonies were recorded from previous editions as Ministers excitedly recounted their experiences and testimonies of the impact of the program:
“Pastor Chris taught about what manner of man we are and the Holy Spirit was ministering to me that if you look into the Word, you will see what manner of Church we are supposed to be.
When Pastor said, “This year is the year of the Prolific Church, wherever you are, just proliferate”; I didn’t think about how, being in Europe, I just stepped into the prophecy. I returned from the GMC with a bigger heart and vision for Europe, because Europe really needs to be reached. Praise the Lord!” –Pastor Marlien Lawend from the Netherlands (GMC 2023)
“Being mentored by the man of God, Pastor Chris is one of the greatest blessings any minister can ask for.
I always look forward to opportunities to hear the teachings with Pastor Chris and all what I received from the GMC was more than a teaching; they were life truth and practical too. As he spoke, I was hearing the Holy Spirit speak solutions to issues in my ministry. I took action notes for implementation.
These are things you can’t find in a Theology book. Thank you so much Pastor Sir for yielding yourself to the ministry of the Spirit in such a very special way and for always pouring out the wisdom of God into us your children. I love you dearly Sir.” – Pastor Isaiah Fine from UK (GMC 2022)
“I’m amazed at how much knowledge I took out of the ISM Global Ministers’ Classroom. It was more than a program to me. Pastor Chris taught us about ministry, he helped us to understand the times we are living in right now. At the end of each lesson when he prayed, those words he shared lifted me, strengthened, and transformed me.
I know that together with Pastor Chris, we will take billions of people for the rapture. I am so thankful to you, Pastor Sir.” Pastor Helena Afelt from Ukraine (GMC 2023)
“After the GMC, we were charged to do more for the expansion of the kingdom of God, especially our ministers who attended for the first time. We used to have limited visions, but we were stirred up in our inner man and our visions for the Gospel expanded.
The ministers were excited to do more for the kingdom of God; many of them indicated to start up minister cells. Praise God, we have started more than 30 cells! Praise God!” – Evangelist Archana Mamidi from the UK (GMC 2023)
As we count up to the much-awaited 2024 GMC, join Millions of ministers in the largest online classroom for the distribution of grace for effective Ministry. To register and participate, kindly use the link: www.ismglobalministersclassroom.org. Also, invite other Ministers of the Gospel and Church leaders.
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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has announced that more than 4,000 women have benefited from the Federal Government’s free Cesarean section (C-section) initiative since its inauguration.
Pate disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a media conference marking the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day.
The theme of this year’s celebration is “Innovating for Safer Birth: A Collective Responsibility to Crash Maternal Mortality,” with the slogan “Care for Moms, Hope for the Babies.”
Celebrated annually on April 11, Safe Motherhood Day aims to raise awareness about maternal health.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in November 2024, Pate revealed that the Federal Government would offer free C-sections for all women in need, as part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality.
This initiative is part of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project, which aims to improve access to quality healthcare and reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates.
Pate emphasized that the government was committed to ensuring no woman dies during childbirth and that every newborn receives the care and dignity they deserve.
He outlined several ongoing government efforts to ensure safe deliveries, including the Health Sector Renewal Investment initiative, which addressed long-standing challenges in the health system.
“Under this initiative, we have strengthened the Primary Health Care system to ensure better access to quality maternal, newborn, and child health services.
“We are scaling up Comprehensive Emergency Maternal, Obstetric, and Newborn Care, especially for indigent and vulnerable populations.
“More than 4,000 women have already received cesarean sections, treated, and reimbursed through the National Health Insurance Authority’s emergency obstetric care programme,” Pate explained.
He said that the government had also expanded coverage of skilled birth attendants in underserved areas and broadened health insurance coverage.
“The National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System has been strengthened, with 23 states empaneled.
“Additionally, the Free Fistula Programme, offering free repair, care, and transportation, is currently active in 15 facilities.”
Pate noted that these reforms were already showing positive results, with improved health indicators in several states.
Addressing the theme of Safe Motherhood Day, Pate called on all Nigerians to take responsibility for ensuring safer childbirth for every woman, regardless of her background or location.
Country Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Walter Mulombo, also spoke on behalf of development partners.
He emphasised that safe motherhood started with comprehensive health security and called for continued investment in maternal and newborn health services, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
He urged the government to enact and uphold laws that would protect women’s and children’s health rights, including maternity protection and access to sexual and reproductive health services.
The event culminated in the launch of key policy and guideline documents aimed at advancing safe motherhood.
These included the Safe Motherhood Strategy (2024-2028), Guidelines for Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia and Eclampsia Guidelines, Essential Gynaecological Skills Manuals, and the National Training Manual for Obstetric Fistula Management.
NAN also reports that these documents underscore the government’s commitment to building a resilient, people-centered health system that proactively addresses maternal health challenges.(NAN)
Zamfara State Elders Forum has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare for attempting to take credit for recent security improvements in the region, accusing him of political opportunism and failing to deliver on campaign promises.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Zamfara Elders Forum, through its secretary Dr Alhaji Umaru Yusuf Tsafe, described the governor’s actions as “misleading” and a display of “inconsistency and opportunism.”
The group alleged that Lawal had reneged on his 2023 election pledge to end insecurity in Zamfara within a month, instead shifting blame to the federal government when the situation worsened under his leadership.
“Governor Lawal rode into office on the back of promises he has completely failed to deliver,” Tsafe said, noting that the governor had previously campaigned by blaming his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, for the state’s insecurity.
“Once in office, he claimed he lacked the resources to act, exposing his lack of foresight and leadership.”
The elders further accused Lawal of attempting to claim credit for recent security breakthroughs, which they attributed to the efforts, of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu,
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“Governor Lawal neither provided meaningful support nor initiated these operations,” the statement read, labelling his actions as “political desperation.”
The forum urged the people of Zamfara to demand accountability from their leaders, stressing that the state deserves “a governor who is honest, consistent, and genuinely committed to their safety.”
They condemned Lawal’s approach as exploitative, accusing him of seeking to benefit politically from the achievements of others.
Suspected Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on Mandafuma bridge, along Biu-Damboa road in Borno state.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the incident occurred at about 2 am on Tuesday.
Makama said the explosion was aimed at hindering military reinforcements traveling through the area, and to disrupt the movement of motorists and passengers along the route.
Some images released by the publication show severe damage to the bridge which links Mandafuma village and Biu town.
On April 12, eight travelers were killed following an IED explosion on the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno state.
The incident which involved a commercial bus heading to Maiduguri from Damboa left 11 other persons severely injured.
Similarly, on March 21, four passengers were killed and four others injured after an IED exploded under a commercial vehicle in Biu LGA of the state.
The vehicle was said to have stepped on the IED upon reaching Sabon Garin, Kimba junction, leading to a massive explosion that killed on the spot four passengers, including three females and a male.