The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on scholars, church leaders and policymakers to move beyond academic discussions and develop practical, implementable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. He made the appeal at the 2026 International Conference on African Pentecostalism held at the Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, Adeboye described the conference as timely, noting that Nigeria is at a defining moment due to persistent security challenges, including kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts and communal violence. He expressed confidence that, despite the current difficulties, the country would fulfil its God-ordained destiny.
The conference, organised by the Redeemed Christian Theological College in collaboration with the Departments of Religious Studies of the University of Ibadan and Redeemer’s University, was themed “African Pentecostalism and the Politics of Insecurity in Nigeria.” Adeboye said African Pentecostalism should not merely preach peace or spiritualise the nation’s problems but should translate faith into practical action capable of addressing insecurity.
He urged participants to ensure that the conference produces concrete recommendations rather than remaining an intellectual exercise. According to him, scholars and religious leaders have a responsibility to contribute ideas that can help government and society tackle the country’s security crisis more effectively.
Also speaking at the event, the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, represented by Dr. Josiah Bolarinwa, lamented the politicisation of insecurity and called on churches to complement spiritual efforts with active community engagement and support for security agencies. He stressed that faith communities have an important role to play in promoting peace and strengthening grassroots security initiatives across Nigeria.
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