The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has congratulated the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) on its 180th anniversary, commending the church for its enduring witness and strengthening ties between the two sister Presbyterian denominations.
Delivering a message on behalf of the PCG at the PCN’s 27th General Assembly, former Moderator Very Rev. Prof. J. O. Y. Mante called for deeper cooperation and reaffirmed the Memorandum of Understanding that guides collaboration between the two churches.
He formally invited the PNC to the PCG’s Bicentenary celebrations in 2028. As part of the exchange of goodwill, the PCG delegation presented bicentenary souvenirs to the PCN, while the PCN offered a commemorative plaque and traditional church attire to the Ghanaian delegation.
The PCG team was led by Very Rev. Prof. Mante, representing the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, and accompanied by Rev. William Ameka, Registrar of the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, Aburi.
The PNC marked its 180th anniversary under the theme “Grace Upon Grace” (John 1:16) at the historic Hope Waddell Parish in Calabar, Cross River State—the pioneering mission station of the PCN. The Assembly was presided over by His Eminence, Rev. Dr Ekpenyong Nyong Akpanika, Prelate and Moderator of the PCN.
A notable highlight was the presence of the Deputy General Secretary of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, whose denomination shares a missionary heritage with the Church of Scotland—the body that sent the first missionaries to Nigeria on 10 April 1846.
Today, the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria comprises 30 Synods and maintains missionary presence beyond Nigeria in Mali, Burkina Faso and the Republic of Benin, with additional missionaries serving in England and Scotland—reflecting its continued commitment to global mission.
During the Assembly, the PCN elected Rev. Dr Ubong Ekpenyong Eyo as its new Principal Clerk, succeeding Most Rev. Prof. Miracle Adjah, who completed a six‑year tenure. The leadership transition formed part of the Assembly’s broader reflection on heritage, mission and future direction.
The centuries andary celebration offered the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria an opportunity to honour its rich missionary legacy, celebrate God’s faithfulness over nearly two centuries, and renew its dedication to advancing the church’s mission in Nigeria and beyond.
