By Ayomide Otitoju
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will lead a special national thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
According to a statement by the church, the event will take place on Sunday, October 5, at RCCG’s national headquarters in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, under the theme “The King of Kings.” The service will feature intercessory prayers for peace, unity, and national progress.
The RCCG said the thanksgiving was being held in obedience to divine instruction, with Pastor Adeboye expected to lead prayers for the nation’s leaders and institutions.
“Guided by divine direction, Pastor Adeboye will lead special prayers for government executives, legislators, politicians, electoral institutions, peacekeeping groups, political leaders, elder statesmen, students of political science, citizens’ rights organisations, and for the people of Nigeria at large,” the statement read.
The church described the service as more than a religious gathering, calling it a “national intercession for the country’s future.”
“This is not just a church programme; it is a spiritual gathering for the nation. We encourage citizens from all walks of life to participate as we pray for peace, stability, and divine intervention in our national affairs,” the church added.
Nigeria celebrated its 65th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2025, amid ongoing economic and security challenges. Pastor Adeboye, known for leading prayers for Nigeria during critical times, is expected to once again rally citizens in collective intercession for national renewal.
