Akaiso Akaiso, Uyo
Like a melting pot overturned, all was set for the Citywide Interdenominational Conference 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, as organisers announced a 6-day spiritual convergence with the theme “Help From Above”.
The conference, which was hosted by Joyful Family Worship Church, 27, Effiong Eno Street, off Iboko Street, Uyo, was held from Monday, October 27th to Saturday, November 1st, 2026, beginning at 9am daily.
According to the banner, the conference was being powered by Fathers of Faith, in conjunction with Joyful Family Church as the host church.
The publicity poster still in display shows an array of anointed ministers drawn from Nigeria and abroad, an indication that this year’s edition was bigger than previous ones.
Among the ministers present at the opening ceremony on Thursday were Archbishop Demas Abraham from Calabar, Apostle Monroe Underwood and wife, Marcia, from United States of America, Rev. Demas, secretary of Northern Christians Forum, and Apostle Olu Oyibaro from South Africa and Apostle Imuk and Archbishop Prof. Abasidiong from Fathers of Faith.
Organisers say the conference is interdenominational in nature and open to all Christians, irrespective of denomination, tribe or status.
Speaking to our reporter in Uyo, the host, Pastor of Joyful Family Worship Church, Bishop Prof. Daniel Mako, said the theme was inspired by the present economic and spiritual challenges confronting families and the nation.
He said, “Help From Above is not a slogan; it is our reality. When men fail, when government fails, when the economy fails, there is still help from above. Psalm 121 says my help comes from the Lord. That is what we want to remind Uyo city.”
He explained that the city wide conference was started three years ago to unite the body of Christ in Akwa Ibom and to intercede for the city, state and nation.
According to him, previous editions had seen massive attendance, testimonies of healings, deliverance and restoration; hence the need to expand this year’s edition to accommodate global ministers.
One of the guest ministers, Apostle Underwood from America taking his reading from the book of 1st Corinthians, 50:28 or thereabouts, identified darkness as the greatest opposition to the word of God and challenged Christians to be steadfast and unmovable in worshipping God, assuring that results of their labour shall not be in vain.
“We are coming to Uyo with a mandate. Many people have laboured without result. God will send help from above that will terminate struggle,” he said.
Pastor Oyibaro from South Africa who introduced Apostle Underwood to the congregation talked on family restoration and help for women.
After walking the preacher and guests to the waiting Sport Utility Vehicle to meet their other engagement, the host and organizer, Prof Mako said Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has interest of Arewa Christian Women at heart and advised them to get their voter cards to exercise their franchise during 2027 general election.
He advised them to fill the empowerment form to enable them be eligible for empowerment by the government. He urged the people within and without to turn out en masse through out the remaining days as there will be special prayers for them, Governor Umo Eno, President Bola Tinubu and for peace in Nigeria.
There will also be prayers for families, businesses, singles and youths who are confused about direction. The conference is free and no registration fee was required.
On the second day the preachers and guests were honoured by the hosts, Bishop and Mrs Daniel Mako who handed the women palliative packages while they danced and praised them for not only caring for their spiritual being but physical needs.
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