The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) Nigeria, has lauded the role of The Guardian in the dissemination of information and called for collaboration and partnership with The Flagship. It said as the watchdog and conscience of the society, the Newspaper had played significant role and that without its vital input, Nigerians would be groping in the maze of darkness.

The Fellowship stated this yesterday, when the group paid a courtesy visit to the Corporate Office of The Guardian at Rutam House in Isolo, Lagos, led by the Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee, Sunny O. Beyioku, who represented the National President, Barrister Isaac Okpanachi. The group was received on behalf of the management by The Editor of The Guardian, Dr Oluwafemi F. Adekoya. The Christian body

Okpanachi said: “For decades, The Guardian Newspapers has stood in the forefront as a bold voice for clear dissemination of real information, purposeful education, and upholding the mirror of righteous standards and the best ethical standards to our nation.

You shape true narratives, you defend the truth, and you give the ordinary voiceless Nigerians a platform for expression. For that we salute your courage and fortitude and we say thank you and thank you again.”

The Christian body said the media and the marketplace are two critical portals that change and shape culture for the better, adding that if both align on truth, integrity and nation-first value, Nigeria will change and still surprise the world.

“we are, therefore, asking for your collaboration in our quest to bring about this,” the president said.

The president disclosed that their main reason for visiting was to truly appreciate The Guardian because nation-building is an onerous task and that the organisation has carried and continues to carry a major part of that responsibility in Nigeria.

According to him, “The second is to introduce ourselves to you formally and seek your friendship and explore how the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International and your media organisation can partner and promote each other for the common good of our nation.” Believing that society could change beginning with one man at a time, Okpanachi said The Guardian had espoused the same goal through mass communication.

The group also revealed that their forthcoming National Convention would hold between November 11 and 14, 2026 at the Wole Soyinka Centre For Culture and Creative Arts (formerly National Arts Theatre), Iganmu, Lagos. According to them, it would feature rallies, various Bible talks, outreaches throughout the city of Lagos, business seminars and break out sessions.

The group, which has the largest network of Christian businessmen and professionals in the whole world and chapters in over 85 nations as well as over 1,422 chapters spread across Nigeria, disclosed that their mandate is to reach men everywhere in the marketplace for Christ, and to raise men of honour and integrity who will impact their families, businesses, their own communities and the nation with righteous standards and the fear of God in every choice they make.