RCCG Region 31 RMF holds annual convention, chapter’s inauguration, addresses economic uncertainties
The annual convention of RCCG Region 31 Redeemer’s Men Fellowship (RMF) was held over the weekend with the theme Man in Dominion.
The event which addressed solutions to current economic uncertainties in the country, featured the official inauguration of the Regional Chapter of RMF the national leadership and free medicals for participants.
Speaking at the well-attended occasion, the Pastor in Charge of the Region, Pastor Joseph Adeyokunnu gave a word of appreciation to the men for the turnout and urged them to make good use of the knowledge obtained during the convention.
The National Coordinator RMF, Pastor Remi Oluboba while inaugurating the Region’s Chapter explained that the fellowship is built on four pillars which include; Family, Faith, Finance and Fitness. He challenged everyone to look beyond the challenges of today and be committed to God.
Mr Kayode Awolu, the Managing Director/CEO of Jubilee Life Mortgage Bank Plc spoke on addressing challenges and strategies in finance and investment management in the face of economic uncertainties.
According to him the current economic uncertainties in the country can be traced to global happenings that include the Covid 19 pandemics, Ukraine/Russia War 2022 and the global economic recession of 2022. He also identified Local Challenges like Insecurity in the Niger Delta and Northern Nigeria; Previous political and economic policies.
On businesses to focus in an environment like this, he pointed out that Food and agricultural value chain is a necessity. “No matter how down the economy, people will still eat” he said.
He explained that “currently government is importing food to augment local supply, but this initiative might not be sustained, hence the need for massive investment in Production of farm products., Processing of farm products, growing of animal husbandry and livestocks, Increase usage of high yield seedlings, Breeding of high-quality animal and high meat content.”
“Housing and Shelter: Urban cities and towns are consistently battling with housing shortages arising from population growth and immigration. A strategic investment in housing with a financing strategy that takes cognizance of fluctuations in the cost of building materials and less dependence on loans will guarantee a good return to investors.”
Advising on Key issues about building and housing he noted that “Your procurement process