14/02/2026
✨ PALACE ENDORSES “12 CRUSADES IN 12 MONTHS” PROJECT✨
Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Francis Umanah Leads Delegation to Ibeku Ngwa, Announces Free Medical Outreach & Youth Empowerment
The Palace of HRH Eze Ejike Alozie, Udoala I of Ibeku Ngwa Autonomous Community, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, warmly received Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Francis Umanah and his delegation as part of preparations for the groundbreaking “12 Crusades in 12 Months” project across rural Arongwa communities.
Rev. Dr. Umanah - Visioner of the initiative, Lead Pastor of FGC Better LIFE Chapel, and Acting Rector of LIFE College of Theology, Aba - was accompanied by his wife, Pst. Mrs. Glory Emmanuel Umanah, alongside the Acting Registrar, Pst. (Ugoeze) Clare Onyegbu; the Dean of Studies, Rev. Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Isaac; the District Secretary, Foursquare Gospel Church Aba District, Rev. Ifeanyi Nwanguma; the College Accountant, Mrs. Uwaezu Anya; the Principal, LIFELINE ACADEMY, Mr. Emmanuel Kalu; and other members of the LIFE Community.
The visit blended cultural honour with spiritual fellowship. The team presented gifts to the palace, including a Giant Print Igbo Holy Bible, symbolizing unity between faith and tradition.
Community Impact Announcements:
- Free Medical Services during the crusade, including PSA tests for men and Cervical Cancer screenings for women.
- Youth Empowerment through skill acquisition and employment linkages to tackle unemployment.
- Prayer Walk to be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 as a precursor to the Crusades, across strategic locations in the Community, as requested by the Monarch.
A solemn prayer session was held for the Monarch, his cabinet, and the community - seeking wisdom, peace, unity, and sustainable development.
In his response, HRH Eze Ejike Alozie, Udola 1 of Isiala Ibeku Autonomous Community, praised the vision, describing it as “timely and beneficial to both the spiritual and physical well-being of our people.” He pledged full support, promised personal attendance at the crusade, and assured enthusiastic participation from youths and women.
In their individual responses, Cabinet members hailed the collaboration as a strategic partnership between the church and traditional institutions for holistic community advancement.
The courtesy visit marks a major step in mobilizing grassroots support for the 12 Crusades in 12 Months project - an initiative combining spiritual revival, healthcare, empowerment, and sustainable transformation across the Aro-Ngwa area.
