The Executive Committee of Assemblies Of God Nigeria has upgraded IKOM Area of the General Council of Assemblies Of God Nigeria to IKOM District.
The decision of the Executive Committee of Assemblies Of God Nigeria was conveyed by Rev Godwin Akpan Amaowoh(Phd) General Secretary of Assemblies Of God Nigeria who also chaired the Maiden Council meeting of the District held today Monday 11th December 2017 at Assemblies Of God Church Border Road Ikom in Cross Rivers State.
The General Secretary who was accompanied by Rev Isunguyo Eshiet,a member of the Executive Committee of Assemblies Of God Representing South South Zone 4 said the the Executive Committee decided to upgrade Ikom Area to Ikom District in other to boost Performance and maintain balance even in the face of the attacks on the Church in the Area by agents of Darkness.
Section Three of the Constitution and Bye-Laws of the Assemblies Of God Nigeria empowers the Executive Committee of Assemblies Of God Nigeria to create a New Area,New District, Upgrade an Area to a District or Reduce an existing District into an Area.
A maiden Council meeting was held which saw Rev Godwin Asagha Etta emerged the Brand New Miaden District Superintendent of IKOM District.
Other District Officers Elected alongside the New District Superintendent are Rev Mike Utu as the Assistant District Superintendent,Rev I N Aria as the New District Treasurer,Rev Mike Omet as the New District Secretary with three New Presbyters :Rev Solomon Ajuk,Rev Elias Apieson and Rev Thomas Esamah