Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), have decried the untold rising economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians as a result of unstable pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS).


ECWA denomination called on the Federal Government to consider and review of some of the harsh economic policies and ensure the implementation of people-friendly policies that would alleviate poverty, create better economic opportunities, and improve the overall living conditions of the common man.

These and other wide ranging national issues form part of the 13- points communique issued at the end of the 72nd General Church Council (GCC) meeting of ECWA, held at the ECWA international conference hall, Jos, Plateau State.

Our correspondent reports that the 72nd ECWA GCC meeting which started from 28th April to 2nd May, 2025, had in attendance the ECWA Executive, the Board of Trustees, Chairmen, Secretaries, and Delegates from the 94 District Church Councils, including representatives from the Chad Republic, Togo and Cameroun as well as  ECWA Heads of Departments and Institutions.

According to the communique read by ECWA president, Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Bagat alongside secretary General of ECWA, Rev. Dr. Ayuba Asheshe, said the ECWA theme for the Year 2025 is "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart," taken from Jeremiah 29:13, presents an opportunity for the Church to help members cultivate the right attitude towards seeking God by hating sin, being hungry for the Word of God, with a quest for fellowship with fellow believers, being passionate for soul winning and having a constant desire to being in God’s presence always.

"In line with ECWA’s desire for growth and further expansion of the gospel, the Council approved the creation of two additional DCCs, namely Chad and Togo DCCs while the Church in Cameroun will be attending the General Church Council in an observer capacity. This brings the total number of DCCs to 96.  

"The Council urges members to always respect and abide by the provisions stipulated in ECWA statutory books for amicable dispute resolution. ECWA will intensify its efforts in peacebuilding and conflict resolution at the grassroots level, working with other faith-based organizations and community leaders to promote understanding, tolerance, and reconciliation.

"The Council approves the upgrade of the ECWA Leadership Institute to a training institution, thereby changing its nomenclature to ECWA Leadership Training Institute, which would be globally recognised."

Expressing dismay over insecurity, th Council notes with grave concern the persistent and escalating violence and killings across Nigeria, especially but not limited to Borno, Benue, Sokoto, Zamfara and Plateau States. The Council commends the government and security agencies for their efforts in curbing insecurity. 

However, the Council observes that despite all the efforts, the attacks and killings have continued unabated, hence the need for much to be done to put an end to the problem. The Council, therefore, calls on the government at all levels to always prioritise the security of all Nigerians, bring perpetrators to justice, and find lasting solutions to these attacks. The Council stands in solidarity with all victims of these violent attacks and prays for peace and justice to prevail in the land.

The Council urges its members to continually pray for Nigeria, focusing specifically on issues bordering on insecurity, economic hardship, and the unity of the Church as they commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang proactive approach towards tackling the security challenges across the State and other infrastructural development across the 17 local governments.