Women from across Ogun State and beyond recently gathered at Victory City, Abeokuta, for the annual Women’s Convention of Victory Life Bible Church International, themed “Overflow.”
During the opening session, Lead Pastor Apostle Lawrence Achudume described women as “complicated yet extraordinary,” highlighting their immense power to shape families, communities, and nations. “Women either give life or destroy it,” he said, urging participants to make choices that uplift, inspire, and transform their surroundings.
Apostle Achudume also stressed the importance of leaving a godly legacy. “No mother desires to see her children suffer. You came into this world with nothing, and you will leave with nothing. Let your children enjoy the fruits of your labour,” he added, encouraging women to live purposefully, wisely, and committed to God’s plans.
Speaking on the theme “Overflow,” guest minister Pastor Barbra Kiweweisi from Uganda charged women to embrace a life of spiritual abundance and influence. She encouraged participants to see themselves through God’s eyes—as beings of strength, beauty, and purpose. “If every woman knows what she carries, she will understand she was created not just to give birth or manage a home, but to impact the world,” she said. She urged women to avoid distractions and focus on meaningful contributions, reminding them that life is a limited and precious resource.
Pastor Kiweweisi described “Overflow” as a life rooted in God’s promises, marked by continuous spiritual, emotional, and practical abundance. She emphasized the need for women to embrace their spiritual authority and identity, declaring, “When a woman prays, God hears.” She called for unity, confidence, and mutual support among women, warning against self-doubt and the tendency to underestimate their value.
In her welcome address,the wife of the Assistant General Overseer, Mrs. Funke Adeyanju urged participants to be good ambassadors of womanhood, noting that the annual convention is designed to build women spiritually and position them for influence and lasting impact. She said the theme Overflow was a divine call for women to grow in integrity, purpose, and commitment to God’s plan.
The convention also featured vibrant cultural expressions as women from various districts danced before the altar before kneeling to receive Apostle Achudume’s fatherly blessing. Carrying banners adorned with late Reverend Fola Achudume’s image, the women showcased a colourful blend of faith and culture—some dressed in traditional Igbo outfits, others in Egba Adire, and many in white and pink attire—creating a striking display of unity, joy and devotion.
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