The 2026 Youths’ Assembly of the God’s Kingdom Society (GKS), also known as the Church of the Living God, recently held its Special Thanksgiving Service at the Apapa Service Hall in Lagos. During the event, prizes were presented to participating branches and individuals in the Lagos Zone. These prizes were awarded for sporting activities and a Bible Quiz competition.
The Lagos Chapter of the League of Freedomites, a philanthropic organization within the Church, awarded bursaries to three youths. The bursary is intended for dedicated, hardworking, brilliant, and indigent youths to encourage them to remain focused and God-fearing. The beneficiaries must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 and above, as attested to by their respective institutions.
The bursary beneficiaries include Esther Obarafo from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, studying Library and Information Science; Vera Ohunyo from the National Open University of Nigeria, Department of Mass Communication; and Deborah Ekiseowei from the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, studying History and International Studies. Each bursary is valued at N100,000 annually.
A major spiritual activity of the Youths’ Assembly was the Bible Quiz, conducted by Brother J.N.W. Preye Chukwudi, assisted by Chidima Ochiaga and Professor Chris Osegenwune. The quiz was highly competitive, with youths from the 10 branches in the Lagos Zone participating in both junior and senior categories.
In the junior category, Shogunle Branch emerged first with 60 marks, while Okota and Egbe branches came second and third, respectively. In the senior category, Lagos Island Branch emerged the winner with 53 points. Egbe Branch came second with 49 points, while Shogunle Branch placed third with 48 points.
The best overall quiz contestant, Brother Efe Enukpere of Egbe Branch, received the prestigious Eviano Ekelemu Memorial Prize. This prize includes N100,000, an additional N100,000 from various donors, free sponsorship to the 2026 Feast of Tabernacles, and a plaque. The overall best-performing female contestant, Sister Soyem Okudaye of Lekki-Ajah Branch, received a prize of N50,000.
A unique prize of N1 million was donated by Brother Emmanuel Akporhuerhe to branches across the zone for upholding the exhortation of Saint Paul in Hebrews 10:25 by attending Bible Study meetings. The best three branches, Egbe, Okota, and Shogunle, received N500,000, N300,000, and N200,000, respectively, to be shared among regular attendees and officials. Additional cash prizes were presented by the League of Freedomites Wives and the Umoh Family.
Key points
- The Lagos Chapter of the League of Freedomites awarded bursaries to three youths.
- The Bible Quiz competition was highly competitive, with youths from 10 branches participating.
- Brother Efe Enukpere of Egbe Branch received the Eviano Ekelemu Memorial Prize.
