The Total Life In Christ Ministry has urged Nigerians, particularly youths, to embrace spiritual growth, personal development, discipline and responsible citizenship as essential steps towards building a better society.
The call was made at the 13th edition of the ministry’s annual OlorunAjulo Night 2026, held at the Ibadan Baptist Conference, Hebron Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the theme “A Ready Generation for Good Works” drawn from 2 Timothy 2:21.
The programme, hosted by the ministry’s leaders, Daddy and Rev. Dr. Mrs. Adenike Victor-Tade, was organised to address spiritual and societal concerns through scriptural teachings, leadership development, civic responsibility and economic empowerment, particularly among youths and women.
The event brought together religious leaders, political stakeholders, youths, entrepreneurs, members of the Mama Empowerment Foundation, business facilitators, medical professionals, security personnel and media practitioners for spiritual revival, empowerment, mentorship and nation-building discussions.
In her welcome address, Rev. Dr. Mrs. Adenike Victor-Tade, who is the founder of Total Life In Christ Ministry and Director-General of Mama Empowerment Foundation, expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the vision of OlorunAjulo Night for 13 years.
She described the annual gathering as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, noting that the programme had continued to transform lives and raise men and women making positive impacts in their families, churches, communities and the nation.
According to her, Total Life In Christ Ministry remains committed to raising believers who are spiritually mature, socially responsible, economically empowered and relevant to their generation.
Interpreting the theme, “A Ready Generation for Good Works,” Rev. Dr. Victor-Tade described it as more than a slogan, saying it represents God’s call to every believer, family, institution and the nation.
She explained that the scripture in 2 Timothy 2:21 reveals that God is searching for individuals who are purified in character, sanctified in their relationship with Him, useful to the Master and prepared for every good work.
According to her, readiness for good works requires intentional efforts, including spiritual growth, discipline, knowledge, competence, integrity and commitment to God’s purpose.
She said, “A ready generation must be physically ready, spiritually ready, emotionally ready, academically ready and intellectually ready. Readiness is not accidental; it requires preparation.”
The cleric noted that some people desire positive changes in society without preparing themselves for the responsibilities required to achieve such changes.
She said, “Some generations are not ready for marriage, some are prepared for certain things, and some are not even ready for election because they do not have their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), yet they complain about government. A person that is ready must prepare himself or herself.”
Speaking on the meaning of good works from a biblical perspective, Rev. Dr. Victor-Tade explained that good works go beyond acts of kindness or generosity, noting that they are actions inspired by God, carried out according to His Word and intended to glorify Him while blessing humanity.
She identified good works to include winning souls and making disciples, living a holy and righteous life, showing love to the needy, speaking the truth, promoting justice and fairness, serving with humility, raising godly families, building peaceful communities and using individual gifts and professions to glorify God.
She stressed that transformed individuals would ultimately lead to a transformed society.
She said, “The transformation of Nigeria begins with the transformation of Nigerians.”
Rev. Dr. Victor-Tade added that great nations are built by people of strong character and not merely by abundant natural resources.
She identified honesty, hard work, discipline, integrity, accountability, respect for authority, commitment to lifelong learning and love for neighbours as values needed for individual and national development.
Speaking on the challenges facing Nigeria, the cleric said the nation’s problems were not only economic and political but also moral and spiritual.
She called for a generation committed to honest leadership, transparent governance, responsible citizenship, youth development, quality education, productive entrepreneurship, compassion for the vulnerable, religious tolerance and national unity.
She charged individuals to develop useful skills, reject corruption, respect the law, serve others faithfully and participate responsibly in governance.
On the role of government, she urged leaders to promote justice without discrimination, provide quality education, support entrepreneurship and job creation, invest in agriculture and technology, strengthen healthcare delivery, protect lives and property, empower young people and women, and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
According to her, “Government exists not merely to exercise power but to serve the people faithfully.”
She further highlighted the gains of good works, including divine favour, peace of mind, strong families, economic prosperity, national development, reduction in crime, increased productivity, unity and lasting legacies.
A major highlight of the event was the empowerment of 10 entrepreneurs with N50,000 each to support and strengthen their businesses.
The beneficiaries were selected through a raffle draw organised during the programme, with each recipient expected to contribute N1,000 monthly until the completion of repayment.
The repayment model, according to the organisers, was designed to sustain the empowerment initiative and enable more people to benefit from the scheme.
The President of Ibadan Baptist Conference, Rev. Dr. Oyekola Bamidele, commended Total Life In Christ Ministry for sustaining the annual programme and promoting values that encourage spiritual growth, social responsibility and community development.
Also speaking at the event, Rev. Dr. Ipolola, Moderator of Ona-Iye Baptist Association, commended the ministry for organising the programme and emphasised the importance of raising a generation that is prepared to serve God and humanity.
Rev. Dr. Ipolola noted that the theme, “A Ready Generation for Good Works,” was timely, stressing that individuals must be adequately prepared in character, faith and responsibility to make meaningful contributions to society.
He encouraged participants to embrace values that promote integrity, commitment and service, noting that a ready generation must be willing to use its abilities and resources for the advancement of the church, community and nation.
The event also featured a health session handled by Titiloye Olayinka, a medical laboratory scientist, who educated participants on the importance of health awareness, proper medical checks and personal responsibility in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Olayinka emphasised the need for individuals to prioritise their health by seeking proper medical guidance, undergoing necessary tests and adopting practices that promote overall wellbeing.
Other speakers, including Rev. Oyatunde and Mrs. Vivian Azuka, addressed participants on spiritual and personal development as well as wealth creation, encouraging them to embrace productive ventures, financial discipline and sustainable growth.
The programme also featured gospel ministrations by Dada Sarah Apekeola and other ministers, drama presentations by the drama ministry, worship sessions, political discussions on “Good Governance and Your Preparation,” free medical check-ups, home-making teachings, mentorship and networking opportunities.
