Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Sunday that he would not be part of destroying church buildings during the construction of infrastructure in the state.
Oborevwori said this at the dedication service of the new church auditorium of Jesus Christ Temple Ministry, located at Ebrumede Roundabout, Effurun.
Oborevwori said, “My joy is that, over a year ago, when we came to inspect this place and the concept design was presented to me, I discovered that more than half of this church auditorium would be removed.
“I told the Ministry of Works that they were going to change the design. As an elder in the Living Faith Church, I will not be part of a situation where a church building will be destroyed.
“It is with great humility that I stand before you today to dedicate this new church auditorium. I thank the leadership for the privilege to be part of this significant moment in the life of this ministry.
“This is not only a physical structure that we are dedicating, but a place where lives will be transformed, prayers answered, and the name of God will be glorified.
“I acknowledge the visionary leadership of Prophet Amos Evomobor and all those who played a role in the construction of this church. What you have done is not for man but a kingdom investment to God, and this will not be in vain.
“May this church be filled with His divine presence and joy, and may it win souls for Christ as we come together for worship.
“Today’s program is a moment of great spiritual significance. We declare that this will be a house of prayer, a place of refuge for the weary, and a centre for mission outreach.”
Earlier, in his sermon, the General Overseer of Jesus Christ Temple Ministry, Prophet Amos Evomobor, gave credit to God for his life and the life of the church.
He explained that he felt unqualified for the position when God called him, particularly owing to his educational background.
He said, “If God calls you, even though you are not qualified in your own thinking, carry on with the assignment. When God called me, I said, ‘I did not go to school.’
“But God said, ‘I want to use the foolish things to shame the world.’ I wanted to go back to school, but He (God) said no. When I prayed, people began to receive healings and different miracles wherever I went.”
