Apostle Oluwafemi Ayodele Honored as Global Peace Ambassador in Abuja

By Genesis ogiri 

Abuja — On a night when the chandeliers of the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja caught the shimmer of destiny, the story of one man’s apostolic journey was inscribed into the scroll of global honor. Apostle Dr. Ambassador Oluwafemi Ayodele Bandele, the revered founder of Scepter Global Ministry, received the coveted title of Global Peace Ambassador, formally conferred by the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management.

What unfolded was not merely an award ceremony, but the convergence of faith, diplomacy, and national aspiration. The audience—a tapestry of distinguished personalities spanning the church, the state, academia, security, and the diplomatic corps—watched as a servant of the Gospel was robed in the garments of international statesmanship.

The Institute’s leadership, in conferring the honor, described Apostle Bandele as “a rare blend of prophet and peacemaker, one who understands that the pulpit must converse with policy, and that the shepherd’s staff must sometimes walk beside the ambassador’s olive branch.”

From a journalistic lens, this moment represented more than an individual accolade. It carried symbolic weight for Nigeria’s moral and spiritual capital: that faith leaders are no longer confined to ecclesiastical walls, but are now trusted to shape conversations on peace, dialogue, and reconciliation in fragile societies.

Through an apostolic lens, the award spoke of legacy and mandate. Apostle Bandele’s ministry has long been marked by a vision of the church as a catalyst for healing in fractured communities. His recognition in Abuja placed a seal upon decades of pastoral labor, transforming it into a global voice for peacebuilding.

In his acceptance remarks, Apostle Bandele’s words carried both humility and prophetic urgency:

“Peace is not a passive hope but an active covenant. This honor calls me to build altars of reconciliation where walls of division stand. I dedicate this to God Almighty and reaffirm my mission to carry the banner of peace beyond the sanctuary, into nations, and unto the ends of the earth.”

He further emphasized his role as a mentor and transformer of lives:

“I have been mentoring youths and transforming them into acceptable personalities, doing well in various fields. In peacebuilding, I will not relent,” he declared, underscoring his belief that the next generation is the true custodian of peace and stability.

As the applause surged through the Barcelona Hotel’s hall, what resounded was not just celebration but confirmation—that in the chronicles of nation-building, the apostolic mantle can walk alongside the ambassadorial sash, and that the shepherd’s call can indeed shape the destiny of nations.




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