Professor Anthony Chokor, Chairman of the the Nigerian Baptist Convention and the Global Missions Board , Sierra Leone for six days from 29th April, 2026.
To God’s glory the leadership of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) and the Global Missions Board were in Sierra Leone for six days from 29th April, 2026 involved in activities in several churches in cities and rural communities, that led to the organisation and dedication of the Emmanuel Baptist Conference (of the NBC) Sierra Leone has the BAPTIST UNION SIERRA LEONE (same as a Convention), following the granting of autonomy by the NBC after 65 years of work. It was indeed a momentous and historic occasion, and below are some clips from segments of the activities and may God’s name be praised for its impactful success. Amen.
On the NBC Team were: the President Rev. Dr. Israel Akanji, Vice President Ministerial Rev. Prof John Eyinnaya, Vice President Finance & Investment Dn. Joseph Oloyede, Chairman Global Missions Dn. Prof B. A. Chokor, Director Global Missions Rev. Dr John Adewumi, Executive Director WMU Rev. Dr Lateju, Director MMU Rev Dr Nosa Omo-Ogbebor, Incoming Director Global Missions Rev Royal Ify and a retired Missionary who worked in Sierra Leone Rev Dr Duro Ayanrinola.
Prof.B.A.chokor delivering his speech as chairman of Global mission Board during the 2026 Convention.
At a Ferry Crossing with VP Ministerial from Airport to Free Town
Welcome by GAs and WMU in Freetown
Engaging the oldest indigenous Baptist Pastor, in Magburaka
On inspection visit to First Baptist Church Bumbuna place of organisation
Reception by lovely children on arrival in First Baptist Church Bumbuna
With the President after visit to the Traditional Ruler of Bumbana before organisation
Scenes during the organisation, including presenting certificates of appointment to Executive Committee Members of the Union
Scenes during organisation
