The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged scholars, church leaders and policymakers to move beyond academic discussions and develop practical solutions to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Adeboye made the call on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, who delivered his goodwill message at the 2026 International Conference on African Pentecostalism held at the Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
The conference, organised by the Redeemed Christian Theological College in collaboration with the Departments of Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan and Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, was themed: “African Pentecostalism and the Politics of Insecurity in Nigeria.”
Describing the conference as timely, Adeboye said Nigeria was experiencing a defining moment in its history due to persistent security challenges. He, however, expressed confidence that the country would fulfil its God-given destiny despite the difficulties confronting it.
The cleric identified kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts and communal violence among the major security threats facing Nigeria, noting that African Pentecostalism had continued to play a significant role in the nation’s religious, political and economic development.
He said faith-based institutions must contribute beyond spiritual interventions by translating their beliefs into practical actions capable of addressing societal challenges.
Adeboye said, “Today, Nigeria is confronted with numerous security challenges, including kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts, communal violence and many other forms of insecurity.
“Yet, despite these challenges, one major force that has continued to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic, political and religious spheres is African Pentecostalism.”
He added that the conference provided an opportunity for participants to examine the country’s security challenges, engage in meaningful discussions and develop practical solutions.
The RCCG leader urged participants not to view the gathering as merely an academic exercise, but as a platform for producing implementable recommendations that could help reduce and ultimately overcome insecurity in Nigeria.
“While it is indeed an academic gathering, I urge us to go beyond scholarly discussions and develop practical, viable solutions that can help reduce—and ultimately overcome—the problem of insecurity in Nigeria,” he said.
