About Us
About Us
Organization Of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) Nigeria Region
Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) Nigerian Region is an ecumenical body that brings together all African founded or Instituted Churches (AICs), to worship in our unique African ways, inculcating African traditions and philosophies into our mode of worshiping the triune God. OAIC offers their members a forum for sharing their concerns and hopes, and enables churches to minister effectively to the needs of their members and their communities.
AICs are home-grown African churches, founded originally during the colonial period, that have developed indigenous forms of worship, theology and social organization, all deeply inspired by a vision that is both Christian and African. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to respond with conviction to the challenges, such as entrenched poverty, ill health and the breakdown of African cultural and social systems, that require groups to organize themselves in order to confront these obstacles.
Mission Statement
The OAIC works to bring African Instituted Churches together in fellowship and to equip and enable them to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed.
Vision Statement
The people of Africa:
• Transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ
• Blessed by the Spirit of God
• Building on their cultures
• Living abundant life in community for their children and the world
Core Values
• Solidarity with the poor, powerless, and vulnerable
• Faith in God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
• African traditions and beliefs
Brief History
The OAIC began more than 40 years ago when a group of AIC leaders met, seeking to provide a forum for AICs to fellowship, share concerns and learn together. Since that time, the OAIC has served as the representative body that brings together the AICs in order for them to work together towards fulfilling the founding visions.
The OAIC was founded in 1978 when a number of AIC leaders from across the continent were invited by Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Church for a meeting in Cairo. The Organization’s original objectives were to provide a forum for AIC leaders to fellowship and share their concerns.
The first AICs emerged during the colonial period as grassroots Christian movements. AIC leaders and prophets spread the gospel of Jesus Christ over wide areas of Africa, confronting spiritual, social and political evil in the community, and founding churches along the way. The majority of these leaders had little formal education and, more often than not, came from the ranks of the poorest and most vulnerable in society.
OAIC Nigeria Region
Our Chapters
The OAIC Nigeria Region has six zones and branches (chapters) in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. While the region is led by the President and Regional Officers, the zones and states are led by chairmen and Zones/ States executives respectively.
Ecumenism
OAIC has consistently worked with other Christian churches and organizations. Through these various partnerships, OAIC seeks to share AIC insights and values, as well as learn from other Christian traditions. OAIC is one of the blocs of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Recent Activity
New Steering Committee Thanksgiving Service
Elder Emuchay
Immediate OAIC Nigeria Region past president delivering his speech at the OAIC thanksgiving service.
Elder Israel Akinadewo - FCA, PhD
Incumbent OAIC Nigeria Region President sermonizing at the just concluded thanksgiving service
Leader in Faith
Praying for the new steering committee at the just concluded thanksgiving service