Nigeria Will Rise Again!” — Methodist Church Nigeria Declares at 64th Umuahia Synod

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64th Synod Ends with Bold Prophetic Declarations and Call for National Healing.

📅 Published: June 25, 2025
🖊️ By: Onyemaechi Charles Uruakpa

🕊️ “HE WILL RISE AGAIN” — John 11:23b Inspires Church to Proclaim National Hope Amidst Challenges


The 64th Annual Synod of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Umuahia, held at Rhema Chapel, Methodist Theological Institute, Umuahia, ended with fiery deliberations, a prophetic message of national hope, and a strong communique addressing the state of the church, nation, and youth.

Chaired by His Grace, Most Rev. (Dr) C. R. Opoko, Archbishop of Umuahia Diocese, alongside Synod Secretary Very Rev. Chidi Nnabugwu and Diocesan Lay President Sir Okechukwu Ndukwe, PhD, the synod had 187 delegates from thirteen circuits, engaging in prayerful deliberations on key matters of national and ecclesiastical relevance.

🔥 Highlights from the 64th Synod Communique:

🔹 1. Theme of the Synod – A Call to Hope

Themed “He Will Rise Again” (John 11:23b), the Synod reminded believers that despite Nigeria’s challenges, faith in Christ assures resurrection and restoration—even from decay.

“Nigeria, like Lazarus, though seemingly dead and hopeless, will rise again!”

🔹 2. State of the Church – Return to Righteousness

The Church was admonished to stand firm in biblical doctrine, model integrity, and explore profitable and godly ventures for the benefit of society.

🔹 3. State of the Nation – A Call to Leadership and Justice

Synod strongly condemned:

  • Rampant kidnappings, corruption, insurgency, and unemployment
  • Continued illegal detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, urging immediate release in line with court rulings.

The Church called for:

  • National re-orientation with positive perception (Jer. 1:11–12)
  • Fervent prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all in authority for governance in righteousness and justice.

🔹 4. Commendation to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State

His transformational leadership in infrastructure, education, health, and pensions was praised with a charge to continue prioritizing the people.

🔹 5. The Judiciary – Eyes of the Nation Watching

The Synod warned against a judiciary influenced by bribery and power, calling for a return to fairness as the "last hope of the common man."

🔹 6. The Youth – The Soul of the Nation

Youth empowerment through education, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, and research was emphasized as the only way to secure Nigeria's future.

🔹 7. On the International Scene

  • Applauded Captain Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso as a resilient African leader.
  • Condoled the Catholic Church on the passing of Pope Francis, and congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his installation.

🔹 8. Electoral Integrity

The Synod raised concerns over electoral crises, particularly in Rivers State, and urged INEC and political actors to ensure justice and transparency in future polls.


🛐 Final Declaration: Nigeria Will Rise Again!

In a powerful decree, the Synod prophesied:

“From our fervent prayers and faith in Christ, Nigeria shall rise again—like Lazarus, she will live beyond this 65-year independence coma.”

WORTHY IS THE LAMB, HALLELUJAH!


         Papa Nnukwu 


Cross section of delegates to the 64th Annual Synod of the Diocese of Umuahia


Archbishops Opoko and Okenwa dancing durin the Synod Thanksgiving Service


Archbishop Dr Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, praying for Bishop Barr Otuekong.


✍️ Editor's Note:

This article is prepared by The Rev. Onyemaechi Charles Uruakpa for Methodist Church Nigeria Blog to inspire, inform, and intercede for a new Nigeria rooted in Christ.

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