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CENTENNIAL HONOUR ROLL are innumerable persons worthy of recognition for their various invaluable contributions to the growth. and development of mission in Hastern ‘Nigeria Union Conference, It is humanly PASTOR ALBERT JOB ALOZIEDICKAY (1887 TO 1992): A Profile Introduction Pastor Albert Job Dickay was the first African President of the then Eastern Nigeria Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Albert Job Dickay was born in 1887 to. late Job Dike and latc Mrs Fanny Nwakwa Dike. In 1915, SLOAN-DUPLOYAN eS, impossible to enumerate all, but we remain forever indebted to the sacrifice of all. However, just a few in representation of all, are hereby mentioned for recognition award. in 1926. He further obtained certificates in Conversion to Seventh-Day Adventist (Church serve as treasurer Nigeria ‘Training College, Adventist High School and Norther Ngwa County Hospital }, After retirement, he was called te serve as Conference treasurer to help tain workers, from 1971 to 1974, His meeting witha literature evangelists canvassing st Unvishia - late Pastor Robert Oluikpe Wosu of Umuobiakwa who sold Adventist some. books to him, led to his conversion to the Churchin 1930. In 1931 he Denomination evangelist, Alber, Disay rucceoded Paster Cook os Publishing Dept, Secretary, EE pecta bees bs Sa Tee East Nigeria Mission. joined the Adventist work as a literature ‘Two years afterhe Seeretary-Treasuree. This wa the period of strange and false teaching by false prophets in Igboland. That group, called “Ike movement” poisoned the minds of faithful followers of God, The teachings were counter to biblical teachin and full of deceptions, Titock Pastors like him to halt this He was ordained into the Gospel Mimi in 193, atl Pastor Albert Job Dickay was elected the first indigenous President by the Northern European Division in session, Tn 1962, he was asked to ‘Name: Dr Charles Ngozi Imo Educational Background: Doctorate Degree ity Educational Admistration And Supervision, Buchclor’s and Masicrs Degree in Biological Sciences, With Minor in Chemistry: Current Job Position; Biology (anatomy & Physiology} Professor. Tnstitution of Work: Houston Community College System, Houston, Texas, USA h Rel Hel we Date: 1, ASeventh Day Adventist Church Elder - United African SDA Church, Houston, Texas USA. 2. A Pathfinder Club Mater Guide 3, Pathfinder Director far over 10 ‘Years - United Afriean SDA Chureh, Houston, Texas, USA Served as.adirector at the defunct Nigeria Union Mission; President, Edo-Delta Mission; President, East Nigeria Conference, and Pioneer President, Eastem Nigeria Union Mission. Pastor (@rof G. C. Nwogwugwu initiated the Clifford University Project, He is the---- of Clifford University, 4° Previous National President of Adventis Lhie High School Alumni Association of North America (ADIHISCANA) 5, Current National President of North American Council Of Eastern Nigeria Adventists (NACENA) PB cg CELEBRATING ee jastor Joseph Adebisi Ola D.Min, is a renowned radio and television. Evangelist of fhith of aur fathers telecast. He has been 2 Pastor for over fifty years. He has served as a ‘teacher, marringe counsellor, conference president, and as National president af Seventheday Adventist ‘Clrurch in Nigeria forfiftcen years. ‘He has tought at varinus levels of academics for ‘over thinty years, bath locally and intematianally, |He has conducted many international seminars on ‘raining Inity for Evangelism, ‘He was. the pioneer Pro-Chancellor of Babeork ‘University, Tlishan-Remo, from 1995-2005, ‘The Sa Pe ha wo2t Pastor Joseph Adehlal Ola glited pevacher ofthe gospel, a singe, & composer, with aver 10M songs. ‘Hee hs also authored various books, which inchade Homiletics and collection of selected sermons, ‘eats i tbe eyes of Islam, and & host of ater books and journal articles, He bas a Doctor of nainistry from Andrews University, Berrien Springs Michigan, USA, with emphasis in Homileties and ‘Black preaching. He is happily married to Dr, Janct Funmilayo Gla ‘with children and grandehildren. He is prescotly & lecturer at the Department of Religious Stadies, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun. State, Nigeria , ‘Overall, Pastor Professor Oia isa friend of Ferns, A. PERSONAL DATA, 1, Date & Place of Birth: Ienuary 1, 1944 st Vnrnoge, Ubetals, Unuahia South LOA, Abia nate, 2, Parents: Pastor Mark Ezekwe CHIOMA & Shepherdess Elizabeth Mjiole (Okpechi) CHIOMA. 3. Marital Status: Married (July 12, 1970) in Joy ‘Vieheotna (Theneme) CHIOMA. 4, Children: Stx children, B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND. 1. College Practicing School, Ihie, Nbawsi, Abia ‘Stato, Nigeria; 1955-1957, +2, Adventist High School, Ihie, Nbawsi, Abia ‘State, Nigeria; 1958-1963, 3. Adventist College of West Attica, [ishan— Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; 1964-1967 (Nigerian ‘Civil War); 1970-1972; BA Thealogy & History. 4. Newbold College, Bracknell, Berkshire, ‘England: 1976-1977; Part. MA Religion, $. Andrews Liniversity, Berrien Springs, Ml, USA; 1977-1978, MA Religion, Guidance & ‘Counseling. 6. Andrews Linivarsity, Becriee Sprites, Mi, USA; 1978-1982; EAD Religious Education & “Youth Leadership. (C. WORK EXPERIENCE <1. Associate District Leader. Arzu Mssise District, East ‘Nigeria Mission; 1969-1970, 2. Youth, RadiosTV & Bible Correspondence School Director; SDA Church in Sierm Leone, Bo Hots: 1973-1976. 3. Chaplain & Class ‘Teacher, SDA Sccoodary School, Yele, ‘Magburuka, Sicrra Leone; 1974-1976, 4 ‘Education, Communication, Temperance & ‘Youth Director, $A. Church in Nigeria, Lagos ‘Hgts; L982-1985, $. President (Piomect) East ca Mission ae ae ‘eniral, Ebonyi State, Enugu Sinte -afTimo Conferences}, mae 6. Education, Ministries & Stewardship Director, SDA Church in Nigeria, Lagos Hgts; 1991=1995, 7. General Secretsry de Education Director, SDA Church in Nigeria, ‘Lagos Hats, 1994-2000. 8. General Seeretery, SDA Church in ‘Nigeria, Lagos Hgts; 2001-2004. 8 ‘Lectures, Babcock University, Hishan-Remo, ‘Ogun State, Nigeria; 2005, 10. Associate Professor of Religious Education, Head of ‘Department, Religious Studies Dept; Baboock ‘University, lishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; 2006, “I Associnte Professor of Religious Edvestion & Direstor Human Resources Dept; Babcock University, Iisham-Remo, Ogun Suite, Nigeria; 2006-2013, 12. Visiting Lecturer, SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University at ASWA & BU HishaneRemo, Ogun State, Nigeria; 1983, 1996, 1998, 2006, 2007, “We praise the Lord forthe apportunity to serve, cand pray that our successors will do beter to ‘hasten our Los return, Amen. PASTOR DR. G. WARI ‘Supporter, Mission Expansion astor Dr. Gilbert Wari, a Cameroun- bom minister of repute, received a MA through Andrews University (Newbold campus, UK) in 1992, and aDMin from Andrews University (Babcock University cohort, Nigeria) in 2010, He has a PhD in leadership from Andrews as well. After bis MA through Andrews University (Newbold campus, UK) he returned home to the West Central Africa Division where he served as a local church pastor, Fram there he ‘became a mission president, conference president, union departmental director (twice), division executive scoretary and division president, supervising God's workin 22 countries of Westand Central Africa, mission president, conference president, union departmental director (twice), division executive secretary and division president, supervising God's work in 22 counties of Westand Central Africa, Wis.ajoy that the Lord can use him to serve others and brighten theirday, Pastor Wari constantly reminds hienself that it is truly all about the mission (service). Whether one finds himself herself at the top of leadership or works as a teacher, pastor, janitor, driver, office secretary, doorkecper, etc,, the mission must continue under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit until King Jesus comes back to take us home accarding to His promise, Praise the Lord! Tam very gratefil that He has always been leading me ever since I joined this church in 1977, The Lord says, “I will still show you a more: excellent way" (I Corinthians 12:31). (One can exclaim with the authar of SDAH $24 that, indeed, “Tis 20 sweet to trust in Jesus” and follow His leading!” Today, The Lord gives him strength, willingness and joy to serve happily. The little he does, He covers it with His grace, and it looks nice. Therefore, people are happy, and he feels happy tosee them happy. CELEBRATING Bor st Adadia, Uruan, Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigerian af June 18, 1965 Married, December 4, 1994 to Dr. Mrs, Enobong Bassey Udob; and blessed with 4 Children = Utibe, Imasbong, Andifon and Daraima. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: 2008 Ph.D. - Religion (Social Ethics), University of Calabar 1995 «MLA, Religion, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 199) - B.A, Religion, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 1984 = WASC - West African School Certificate 1979 = FSLC - First School Leaving Certificate WORKING EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE ADVENTISTCHURCH 1990. -1997Church- District Pastor 1998- 2004 Conference Dinector'Church Planten/Television Evangelist, 2005-2010 - Director, Stewardship/Ministerial Association Seoretary/Executive Secretary (Eastern ‘Nigeria Union) 2010-2013 president Eastern Nigeria Union 2013- president Eastern Nigeria Union Conference He bas numerous professional and Meritorious awards of excellence Heis member of Professional bodies, like: Adventist Theological Saciety, ATS Adventist Professionals Network (APN) ‘Nigeria Association for Biblieal Studies Religious Leaders Anti-Corruption, Nigeria, Alwalbom State Dhaka Ministers forum. Abia State Ecclesiastical Authority 2015 - 2020 Pro chancellor,Babcock University 2015-2023 Chancellor, Clifford University 2015 Pro Chancellor Clifford University Pastor Udoh is a Global Diplomat and an Ambassador of Peace, He is the Special Adviser World Peace President on Religious Matters. Birth date: February 2, 1936 inAbayi Village, suburb of Abe, Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State. Onyemaabi is a question: ‘who can understand the heart? From Jee, 17:9- 1, this name means only God correctly reads the human heart, His primary education at All Saints Primary School, Abayi Umuacham, 1950-1937, And between 19521961, he sttended Methodist Secondary School, Mbieri-Owerri. Through the Rapid Results College, he became a student of the London School of Accountancy. This mirked his foray into the accounting profession. Ta 1962 he passed GCE AJL in three papers at ‘one sitting and the Advanced Level of RSA. In 1966, he passed the ACIS, London and the Diploma of the British Institute of Management (MBIM), In 1973, be obtained an MBA from pacific University alsoin USA In 2005, he became a fellow of the Institute of Management Accountants (FICMA), London, and in 2014 he was crowned a fellow of Institute of Credit. Administration, FICA, Elder Adaelu has a special love for waching and administering in various schools, between 1961-1962, he taught at Methodist Boys High school, Oren in Cross River State, St. Paul's ‘Commercial College and Harris Commercial College, both in Aba, Later, University of Naukka, Extra mural class. Betweeo 1970 1979, be was Dean of Studies at Harris Commercial Secondary School, Dean of studies, Comprehensive Secondary School, ‘Aba; Vice Principal and WASC Examiner, Girls Trade Center, Aba; Principal, Community Secondary School, Obanso, ‘Ukwa, Principal Asa High School. In 1979, he ‘taught Accountancy and General Principles of English Law at the National School of Business Studies, Aba and by 1983, he ‘voluntarily retired from the school system. ‘Most importantly, Elder Adachu loves the Lord and spends his resources, time, his ercativity and inffuence for the emuse of the gospel Message in ways too numerous to mention, His philanthropic gestures go to different denominations but more to the SDA Church in whieh he is an ordained elder. It was he that donated the vast land upon which the headquarters of Enstem Nigeria Union ‘Conference situates. Atthe national and international levels of the SDA Church, he has served in different capacities which includes member of the Nominating Committee of the world-wide ‘Church, member of the Executive Commities and Board of Trustees of Babcock University, member of Eastern Nigeria Union Conference Executive Committee. He was Clifferd University project Implementation Committee member. He chaired the Ways and Means (Finance) Committee and brought his wealth of experience in the accounting profession to bear in the procurement and management of thefimds forthe gigantic project, s PROFILE: ELDER EMMANUEL GEORGE MANILLA. BIRTH: Born aa the 10th of November 1958 to the family of Rev. George Keke Manilla of Manilla's Compound, Opobo Town, Rivers State. He is happily married to Mrs, Happiness Chituru Manilla with three children: Faith Chizaram Manilla (Daughter) Tarmunoboma. Emmanuel Manilla (First Son) and Tanunotonye Emmanuel Manilla (Second Son), who alse love tiethinge ofGod Baptism: Was baptized hy late Pastor Macauley Biukudo on 13th November 1982. Work History: Employed in the defunct Rivers Mission of Seventh-day Adventist ‘Church, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on September 1, 1985, as Accounts Clerk; was promoted to Accounts Supervisor in August 1996, In April 1998, was appointed the Associate Treasurer of the Rivers Conference, the position be was in until April 1999 when he ‘was elected Treasurer of Rivers Conference In January 2001, was elected the Associate Treasurer, of the Nigeria Union Mission of Seventi-day Adventist Church, Maryland, Lagas, The position he held until December 2004, when he was elected the Treasurer of the new Easter Nigerin Union Mission and ro= selected in 2018 as the Treasurer of the Easter ‘Nigeria. Union Conference of Seventheday Adventist Church, Elder E.G. Manilla is member of professional bodies like, Association of Accounting ‘Technicians (ATS), Instinute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). ‘Hes an astute expertin Data Processing, His astuteness in principles of modem salesmanship camed him a diploma from National School of Salesmanship, ‘Manchester, United Kingdom, Elder Manilla is alsoan accredited specialist in Adventist Financial Systems; willing consultant in areas of general finance and personnel management, and a lover and supporter of Missions through financial leadership, Pt iat TN Sm el te) Experienced Secretary with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training, & coaching industry. Skilled in Administration, Preaching, Organizational Develapment, Training, and Adult Education. administrative professional with » Master of Divinity (MDiv) ficcused in Pastoral Counscling and Specialized Ministries from ‘Andrews University, Experience ‘West-Central Aftica Division Graphic Retired Minister of the Gospel ‘West-Central Affica Division Sep 2022-Presentl year Greater Accra, Ghana West-Central Africa Division of SDA's West-Central Africa Division of SDA's 12 years 10 months Ministerial Secretary Feb 2011 - Present!2 years 7 months ‘Abidjan, CI ‘Strategic Planning, Leadership Training and Continusl Education and Coaching for Pastors in Ministry. Vice Presicient/Ministerial Secretary ‘Nov 2010-Presentl2 years 10 months: Abidjan, Cote dvaire Valley View University Graphis University Chaplain Valley View University 1990-19966 years Responsible for the implementation of University Spiritual Master Plan Andrews University Graphic student Andrews University 1978= 19824 years ‘Vice Presidentef Pan fiea Club on campus Edueation, Andrews University Graphic ‘Andrews University MDivPastoral Ministry 1986-1989 Andrews University Graphic Andrews University Master of Divinity (MDiv}Pastoral ‘Counseling and Specialized Ministries 1986-1989 Andrews University Graphic ‘Andrews Liniversity BTbMinistry 1978-1982 Education D Min AUA, MA Pastoral Ministry, Andrews. University, BA, Andrews University, Teachers GD. 2 Certificate, WASC. ‘Denominational loyment ‘Church Pastor, Diaret boston, Mission Youth Director, Union Youth’ Chaplaincy Director (Entire Nigeria). Mission President’ Cooference President, Division Associate Secretary, Division Spirit of Prophecy Coordinator, Division ‘Youth/Chaplaincy Director. A Brief Profile of Prof. Ademola §. Tayo, President/Viee Chancellor, Babcock University, Nigeria. Professor Adcmola $, Tayo is the President/Vice Chancellor of Babsock University, Tlishan-Remo, Ogun State. He is a Professor of Development Education. He holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics (1935) from the prestigious University of Tbadan. Having obtained a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Religion, he proceeded and carned a Master of Arts Degree in Religion (New Testament) from the Adveotist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Manila, Philippines (AITAS) in 1993. He had a short stint as a student at the prestigious Pontifical Gregorian University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines between 1993 and 1994 and eventually completed a PhD in Development Education (Religious Education Emphasis) at the Central Luzon State University, Philippines in 1999, His academic working career started in Babcock University as Lecturer II where he rose through the ranks ta become a Professor of Development Education. Professor Tayo's academic work i ‘has been both within and outside Nigeria. He experience was amember af the study group Nigeria on Education Sector of the Federal Government of Analysis (2005). At Babeock University, he was Pioneer 7 Director of Academic Planning. He was Head of the Department i of Education and General Hewes appointed as the first Special Assistant to the Pioneer President/Vice- mil Chancellor of Babcock University. Between 2006 and 2007, he was a visiting Professor to the University of Eastern Africa Baraton, Kenya, Professor Tayo was seconded to serve as interim President (Rector) of Adventist University Cosendai, Cameroon between 2010 and 2011, In 2012, he was appointed as the Dean of the Babcock University School of Postgraduate Studies, a. position he held until 2015. It was under his stewardship that the first set off Postgraduate students were: tumed out with higher degrees. After serving out his term as Dean, he was elected ag the President/Vice Chancellor of Babcock University in 2015. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the West-Centril African Division of SDA, Abidjan, Cote Divoire. Prof. Tayo currently is on the Governing Council ef four Universities: T.Adcleke Universiy, Bde, Nigeria Il, Adventist University of African, Nairobi, Kenya IEL.Clifford University, Owerrinta, N IV.Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Nigeria Professor Ademola Tayo belongs to many professional and learned societies. He holds a membership of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) as well as a Fellowship of the Soviety for Peace Studies and Practice (FSPSP), He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administrators of Nigeria (PCIA). He has served the church educational system as a member of the Intemational Board for Education (IBE) in various accrediting teams to Adventist University of West Africa in Liberia, Valley View University Ghana, Middle Bast University Beirut-Lebanon, Sahmyook University Sauth Korea, and many others, He is widely travelled and be has to his credit scores of pablications in pocr reviewed national and international journals. Professor Tayo an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who has served as a local Church Pastor in West Nigeria Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. He is married to Professor Oluwatoyin Tayo and they are blaveed with trodiughters, Ted N.C. Wilson v ‘Ted N.C, Wilson was elected ax president of the evenh- dey Addveatla world curch in Kuly 2010 intone Po Mi 1183 uve cnet am in ot Mayne ny Win and nr Wis, on pet ba oi iin Egypt. ‘Wilson began his cinch earecr as 2 pasior in 197i the ‘Grewer . He Nancy Louise Wiles, a physical therapist, in 1973. ‘Wilbon served as am asststant director and then director ‘of Metropolstan Ministrice in New York (rom 1976 im {1, Hie went om to serve in he crc’ then Aico One Division, bed in Abia, Coe doi, eo andiaderas executive Following his post in West Affica, he served for two years at the diregle world chureh's world ‘headquarters in Silver Spring, United Staten, mane Eitiocun Ramin waichbe hed xn ieee ‘Pastoe Wilson returned to the United States to serve as Review and Herald Publishing eset ‘Health. In addition co Finglisb, be speaks French andsome Ressian, — PAUL H. DOUGLAS aul H. Douglas serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters located in Silver Spring, Maryland, and provides global financial leadership to the Church and its family of institutions. Douglas brings to this role more than 30 years of responsibilities and results in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia. As part of providing global financial organizational stewardship and its impact on the personal stewardship of church members; ensures there is a premium focus placed on managing resources for mission effectively and efficiently; and expects transparency and accountability from everyone involved in the receipt and use of resources placed under their care. Previously, Douglas served as the Executive Director for General Conference Auditing Service (GCAS) and led a global team of certified professionals attending to a portfolio of assurance engagements for ecclesiastical, educational, healthcare, development, banking, media, insurance, and global assets and revenues. Douglas holds an MBA from California Strategic Management Program at Cornell University, and is completing his dissertation towards a PhD in Accounting from the Cass Business School in London, He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the states of California and Florida, Chartered Accountant in Jamaica, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Douglas was born in Jamaica to Cuban parents. He is married to Rochelle since 1991 and they have three children — Thanae, Julian and Jholie. GEORGE EGWAKHE Job Title: Associate Treasurer ‘Works For; General Conference of Seventh- day Adventicis Install: 3 Title: Associate Treasurer at Gencral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists George Egwakhe Associate Treasurer at General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Silver Spring Statcs 3 followers 1 connection Join to view profile General Conference ofthe SDA. BRIEF WORK PROFILE OF PROF fea eS CEM hia ol January 1986 -1997 Hescrved as the Registrar and Academic Dean (DVC Academics) at Adventist Seminary of ‘West Africa (ASWA), Mishan-Remo, Ogun January 1998-2003 He served as Associate Education Director at African-Indian Ocean Division (AID), Abidjan, Coted'Ivorie Janwary 2003-— 2017 He served as Education Director at Wi Central African Division (WAD), Abidjan, Coted'vorie mmm (pee Robert Osei-Bonsu is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and currently serves as President of the Wesie Central African Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with headquarters in Abidjan, La Cote d'Ivoire. He was previously the Dean of the Theological Seminary of the Adventist University of Africa (AUA) in ‘Nairobi, Kenya, where he also served az the Coordinator for the Phi} Biblical and ‘Theolagical Studies Program. He specializes in Historical-Thealagical Studies and has extensive experience teaching and ministering, He is particularly adept at coaching and instilling confidence in colleagues and parishioners. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees from Andrews ‘University and cared his doctoral credentials from the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies in 2009, Additionally, be ‘holds a Master of Education in Leadership and ‘Administration from Valley View University, which be received in 2018. Pastor Robert Osci-Bonsu has an impressive: list of accomplishments im the seademic world, He has published one book, 39 peer review journal articles, Thook chapters, two co-cdited ‘books, and given 34 academic conference presentations, Additionally. he as served ot many local and international boards, committees, editorial boards, and reviewed ‘numerous academic journals. He is a member of several academic and professional associations and has led the development and review of multiple curriculum and academic reviews, Outside of academia, he hus a-passion for cooking, counseling, preaching, music, and research. Skills set includes; leadership and management expertise; extensive academic achievements; a diverse publication record; and considerable teaching experience. An ingpiring and engaging individual wha is verifiably able to conch and instill confidence in colleagues, and stakeholders. A committed ‘Christian who has actively engaged with the religious. community his career, Epes Eien learning in various roles, and ix regularly invited to present af seminars and conferences. Passionate about achieving positive impact and offering a strong commitment to continuous professional development. Fo peas eM SERVICE AWARD A. PERSONALDATA 1 Date & Place of Birth: January 1, 194 at Unmuogo, Ubekals, Unuahia South LGA, Abia State, Nigeria, 2. Parents: Pastor Mark Ezckwe CHIOMA & Shepherdess Elizabeth Mjiole (Okpechi) CHIOMA. 3. Marital Status: Marvied (Iuly 12, 1970) to Joy Ucheoma (Ibenems) CHIOMA. “4, Children: Six children. B. EDUCATIONALBACKGROUND 1, College Practicing School, Ihie, Nbawsi, Abia State, Nigeria; 1953-1957, 2. Adventist Hligh School, thie, Nbawsi, Abia State, Nigeria; 1958-1963, 3. Adventist College of West Africa, Hishan- Remo, Ogun State, , 1968-1967 (Nigerian Civil War); 1970-1972; BA Theology d& History. 4, Newbold College, Bracknell, Berkshire, England; 1976=1977; Part A, MA Religion, 5, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA; 1977-1978; MA Religion, Guidance & Counseling, 6, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA; 19781982; Ed.D Religious Education & Youth Lendership, C.WORK EXPERIENCE 1 Assaciate District Leader. Arsuzu Mbaise District, East Nigeria Mission; 1969-1970. 2. Youth, Radio-TY & Bible Correspondence School Director, SDA (Cliurch in Sierra Leone, Bo Hats; 1972-1976. 3. Chaplain & Class Teacher, SDA Secondary School, Yele, Magburaka, Sierra Lane; 197441976. 4, Education, Communication, Temperance & Youth Director, SDA Church in Nigeria, Lagos Hgts; 1982-1985. 5, President (Pioneer) East Central Mission (comprising present Abia North Central, Ebouyi State, Enugu State & part of Imo Conferences), Fugu Hats; 1986-1990. 6 Education, Church Ministries & Stewardship Director, SDA Church in Nigeria, Lagos Hgts; 1991-1995. "7. General Secretary & Education Director, SSDUA. Conse fa Wiens ge Hae 1995- 8. General Secretary, SDA Church in Nigeria, Lagos Hgts; 2001-2004, 9. Lecturer, Babeoek University, Tlishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeris; 2005, 10. Associate Professor of Religious Education, Head of Department, Religious Studies Dept; Babcock University, Tlishan- Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria: 2006. IT Associate Professor of Religious Education & Director Human Resources Dept; Babcock University, Llisham-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; 2006-2013. 12. Visiting Lecturer, SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University at ASWA & BU HisharRemo, Ogun State, Nigeria; 1985, 1996, 1999,2006, 2007, We praise the Lord forthe opportunity to serve, and pray that our successors will do better to hasten our Lord's retum. Amen, Pastor Alalade és a member of several Local and International professional bodies, e.g. West African Association of Theological Institusions WAATD), of which he was President (1994 199}, the sssaciation of Religious Ethics Studies AUSA), etc, Professor Alslade has written five books: (1) Jesus atthe Centre, Sanctuary Seenes:in the Book of Revelation, 2006; (2) Limiting Factors to the Success of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Aftica: The Nigeria Case ‘Study, 2008; (3) On the Wings af Grace: The Autobiography of Adekunle A.Alalode, 2013; and 44) The Seventh-Day Sabbath; A Biblical Study ‘First Edition}, 2020 and second Edition 2022, Professor.Alalnde was the President (Chief ‘Executive (hificer) of the Adventist Seminary of PASTOR PROF ADEKUNLE wie: attics (1983-1909), and Pioneer View Se ‘Chancellor of Babcock University (1999-2006). Pastor Professor Adekunle A. Alalade,BA He was also the Pioneer Chairman of the ‘Theology, Adventist College of West Africa, Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of Tiishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria; MA in Nigeriam Private Universities, as well as Vice Religion, with on emphasis in Systematic President of the Association of ViceChancellars Theology; M.Div., (Thealagy), Andrews af Nigerian Universities (AVCNU}. He served om ‘University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA; dhe Board of the Joint Admissions and D.Min., Ethics, with cognate in Church Matriculation Board (IAMB) for # term of four Leadership and Administration, Vanderbilt years. ‘University Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee, Professor Alalade pioneered the USA. Professor of Ethics and Christian catablishment of a seoond Private University Philosophy, 1992 anda ordained Pastor(1983). {Odaduws University Ipetumoda, Osun Stste}and At various times in bis pastoral ministry, gervedas its VicoChancellor for six weeks. ALA fe Prof. Alsiade served 21 Chaplain, Asst, Pastor, Babslola University, Ado Ekiti, kisi State, where Prevepior and Bible Teacher at SDA Hospital, le= Pastor Alalsde spent his remaining days as Ife, Schoo! Pastor and Bible Teacher, Adventist university teacher and administrator, He was the ‘Grammar School, Ede, District Pastor in Lagos General Studies Department Pioneer Director. ‘State, under West Nigerian Mission of the SDA Prof Alalade was also the Pioneer Chairman of Church, In Evangelism, Prof, Alalade has Parente-Teachers Consultmtive Forum (PTCF)and ‘conducted a good number of public and personal served there for cbowt 11 years, Ths Prof. ‘evangelism and Revelation Seminars, -Alnlade bad his sevond retirement on 30 Oxtaber 2020. He is currently engaged in research, waiting andpreaching assignments. PRs Ei PASTOR (DR.) SELOM KWASI SESSOU An ordained minister of the Seventheday Adventist Church with over 24 years! experience in pastoral ministry, and over 13 ‘years in Church' Administration from Mission, Union to Division level in the position of the Director of Mission Station, Exccutive Secretary of Union, Assistant Secretary and Executive Secretary of the West-Central Affica Division. Other Ministries in the course ” EDUCATION: Master in Divinity in View; Adventist University of Africa (AUA), Kanya. Post Graduate Pee try (PGD), 15 abeock © Univers Bachelor of Science-Accountancy, Abia State University, Ururu. OFFICE HELD/PROFESSIONAL BODY PAST District Leader. Family Ministries‘VO/SOP/PD Directo’Assoc. Director of Stewardship, Cross River Conf. Treasurer, Cross River Conference, Aba East Conference of SDA and ATHIS Zonal President, Nigeria Association of Adventist Student, (NAAS) East Central Conference Defunct. ° of his carrier includes Youth Ministries, and Evangelism, Communication, and Adventist World Radio Studio Director (WAD), Division Human Resource Manager, and Adventist Management System Coordinster of the Division. He empowers and assists young people to attain spiritual maturity and leadership skills to serve the church, “4 communicator with various skills, a visionary leader and capacity builder, with a vast experience in executing projects through collaboration and team work, Pastor Sessau holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Adventist University of Africa with concentration in Youth and Young Adult Ministry. President, Aba East Conference, Administrative Head/Chairman, Executive Committee of Aba East Conference of SDA Church, ee Executive Secretary, & Deputy Chairman, Executive Committee, Eastem Nigeria Union Conference, Abs. Deputy Chairman, Board of Management, SDA Hospital/Motherless Babies Home, Aba, Deputy Chairman, Boards of Management of four seca schools within ENUC territory. Member Babcock University & Clifford University Governing Councils: Special Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Commandant, DCCL, Delta UnitCommand. Member, Ministerial Committee ENUC, Aba. SPIRITUALENGAGEMENT a. Speaker, Back to the Bibleé& Hour of Hope Media Evangelism (Magic FM & Real FM, b. Chairman, Executive Committee, Aba East Conf. PASTOR PROF. OWOLABI OYELEKE ALABI Profile of Pastor Prof, Owolabi Oyeleke Alalsi EDUCATION PhD Religious Studies, (2010), DMin in Global Mission and Leadership (2000);,(Masters of Arts, Pastoral Ministry; B.A Theology (1992) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES Proschancellor / Chairman of Governing Council (Babcock University & Clifford University; Visiting Lecturer, (Valley View University, Cosenda University, Adeleke University), Assistant lecturer, Andrews University, Adjunct Professor, Adventist University of Attica. Positions of Resporsibiliry Field Seeretary (PGTRS, Pa Director, Evangelism & Outreach, WAD, President: North- ‘West Nigeria Union Mission, Wemem Nigeria Union Conference, Publishing Ministry Department Director (NUM & WAD) ‘Administrative Works ‘Chaired several committee and service boards of ‘various entities and institutions in Nigeria Ministerial Experience He has also served ax a Frociline pastor of many Joel churches and districts both within and outside ‘Nigeria Member of Various Boards and Committees Pastor Prof Oyeleke Alabi OWOLABI, having given the Church thimy-five (35) years of active u service, has served as member of many Boards and Committees at various levels of she Churst inshading te piste ~ Gneral Conference Executive Commi MISSION IMPACT ACROSS THE GLOBE. Prof, Owolabi has presented numerous studied papers, globally fe ELDER MARCUS M.DANGANA (TREASURER? Elder Markus M. Dangana: A Profile A eee ‘October 23, 195% 5 i ea at. August 1, 19 5 Married on faruary 5, (988, to Esther M Dangana; and blessed with four ehildrea 4.” Academie Qualifiewtions 8, School cert. Gavi, Secondary school 1982 b. “National Diploma (ND) (Katsine Polytechic.) 1985 ‘Higher National Diploma (HND) & (Federal Polytechnic Nasaraw, 1992) dl Masters in Business Admin ( MBA } (Babeock University, 2012 5. Places worked with Dates: a —_Jengre SDA Hospital. 1985 b. ‘North Nigeria Mission 1987 ©, ‘North-West Nigeria Mi 1993 ‘Nigeria Union Mission, 8, North-Western Nig, Union Mission ‘Northern Nigeria Union Conference a ‘WesteCentral Africa Divisions Abidjan 422 ta Date cued [Dr Gkezie Vietor Ikpenzu was bors on October 18, 1964 to the family of late Pa Ishmael and Deaconess Bessie Ikpexru of Umucbere in Umuobiakwa Village, Isinlaukwa Mbato community in Obingwa Local government Ares of Abia State, Higher Eucation Bc. (Clinical Biochemistry) 1984. MSc. (Biochemical Toxicology) 193 Ph.D. (Biochemical Pharmacology] 994. Service in Brief Dr Okezle Ikpeazu was Head of Deparment of Applied Biochemistry at the Enugu State ‘University of Selene and Technology. In 2002, he served as Trassition Commince ‘Chairman of Obingwa LGA, Abia State, [Dr Dkpeamu served two tenures of four years each as exocutive governor of Abia Staic of Nigeria. His tenure as Governor ix renowned for the ‘unprecedented peace the State witnessed accras all segments Dr. Okerie Victor Ikpearu has many booktitles and peeneeviewed academic journalsta his credit He is a Member of a number af professional and social associtistions. He thas also received numerous awards and commendations 2s well as titles nationally and internationally. ONAOLAPO AJIBADE Paste Onaolapo Ajibade is a retired Executive Secretary of the West-Central Africa Division of the General Conference. Currently, he is om msistunt editor for the Encyclopedia of the Seventheday Adventist Church and = radio evangelist. Education: Andrews Usiversity, (Din, MA} University of Ghats, Legon (BSc) Skills: Pastoral Counseling, Public Speaking. gifted in Church Administration, and a pod teacher, He is am accomplished author with the following ‘banks to his credit; 1 Christ GurSavioureeA Bible Study Guide 2, Spiritual Reawakening—Attacking the Creeping Compromise. 3. Haw To Escape The Coming Wrath—The Need To Prepare For The Latter Rain, 4. The Holy Spirit Our Greatest Need. Cd er Pastor DaveM, Nyekwere, Ph.D: A Profile Pastor Dave Nyekwere is an international evangelist whe dedicates his life and life's work to preparing souls for Ciod's Kingdom. As ateacher of righteousness and in various levels of academia, he counsels and mentors young and old. Pastor Dave (as fondly called), is a proficient writer, well-versed in and has o grand carmmand of subjects ofhis authorship. Pastor Dr Nyckwere of the “Endtime Lectures” fame, has other books, seme of which include: Taking Tough Decisions, Stomoking Nonesense, Medical Institutions of SDA, Facing the Dragon, etc. He has served as director of evangelism and ebay nationally, and in citadels of ning; president of larger Rivers EEE eS eee, etc. As an emerims pastas, though retired, is making waves in ministry and contributing mission expansions. Pastor Yohanna U, Harry has been a season Professional Teacher before joining the Pastoral Ministry of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in NorthEast Nigeria Conference. He has held various position in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, ranging from Hospital Chaplain, District Pastor, Departmental Director, Pionser Conference President of North-Central Nigeria Conference, Abuja, Pastor, Yohanna U, Harry became the Northern Nigeria Union Conference Executive Secretary from 2015-2018, Pastor, Yohanna U. Harry is presently the Union President of Northem Nigeria Uision Conference since 2018 te see] with headquarters in Gwarinpe FCT. Pastor Yohanna U. FE ieee ie Pro-Chancellor and the Chairman of the Governing Council of the famous Babcock University Ilishan-Remo Ogun state, He also serves a8 the Deputy Pro-Chancellor of Clifford University Thei Abia state. Above all, Pastor, Yohanna U. Harry is a preacher of the word af God. Pastor, Yohanna U. Harry is happily married to Dinatur ¥. Harry and the Lord has blessed the marringe with 3 children.

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