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Champions Family International marks 22nd Anniversary Tv Show in giant strides amidst landmark achievements.
It was a wonderful spectacle to behold as top celebrities, organizations, media groups, friends and well wishers stormed the Headquarters of Champions Family International to mark 22 years of empowering lives positively.
History again was made at the annual gathering of the creme ‘de la’ creme in the society who stormed the just concluded 22nd Anniversary of Champions Family International celebrated in magnificent splendour.
The event tagged “Africa Pacesetters” was held at their Lagos Headquarters on Sunday 29th November, 2020.
Champions Family International popularly known as CFI movement just concluded a one month free skills acquisition program for over 1000 young people as part of her corporate social responsibility which they organize annually.
The graduates of Champions Family International Skills Acquisition “CFISA” were beaming with smiles as they publicly displayed the products and services of all they learned at the just concluded empowerment program.
The founder, Champion Mike Onyekwelu fondly called Mr Champion specially thanked God for the journey so far and the testimonies of changed lives who passed through the movement and are doing well in their various fields of endeavors. One of such persons is Mr Chijioke Molokwu who graduated with a First Class from Covenant University where he studied Information Computer Engineering. He told the crowd that his success story will not be complete without acknowledging the foundation of Academic Excellence he got 20 years ago from Champions family international.
Others who came around to share how the movement changed their lives include Reverend Karis Peters, Actress Anjola Ajao, Priest Awe Iyioluwa, Evangelist Christopher David, Pastor Raxi Joseph to mention but a few.
CFI is a movement committed to grooming generational great giants as a unique brand of the successor generation since April 16th, 1998. This network of Champions has a large membership across the world popularly called “CHAMPIONS FAMILY” ; thousands of Young achievers trained through various youths empowerment programs to excel in their various fields of endeavour.
Some of these talents were around to thrill the Mammoth crowd with superlative performances amidst applause from a cheering audience.
Champions Family International also gave the following awards to deserving individuals:
*Dr Hakeem Rahman – African Pacesetter of the year (Nollywood).
*Chief Dele Odule – Nollywood Legendary actor of repute.
*DCP Mrs Lizzie Ekpendu- Dynamic Public Servant of the year.
*Mary Magdalene Ejaife- Africa Young Role model leader of the year.
The National President, Mary Magdalene Ejaife, who was flabbergasted by the dazzling award thanked everyone who voted for her to win the award and also prayed that the movement will experience a greater global impact in the coming year.
*Pioneers Awards were given to those who joined the movement 22years ago and are still available. They are Joy Ecstasy, Christopher David, Aramide Balogun, Shola Adeniji, Grace Ogwo, Anjola Ajao, Princess Peters, Chijioke Molokwu, Chidera Molokwu etc.
Pastor Sam Omeben gave an inspiring message titled “purpose” after a motivational charge by Evangelist Christopher David who flew into Lagos with 2 other Champions just to attend the annual convention.
Performing artists include Joy Ecstasy, John Osas, PRyhmes, Mr P London, Champions Band, MC Talent, LoL Team, Liberdave, JDat Raymond , Bolu and Team etc
There was a special segment to celebrate all those born in November.
The highlight of the Anniversary was the giving of a surprise award to the founder, Champion Mike Onyekwelu by Nollywood’s Star Dr Hakeem Rahman in recognition of his global impact in the lives of young people for over 22years now.
Mr Champion in response thanked Dr.Hakeem Rahman and all the youths who came together to honour him at the Anniversary. He further stated that this was his 72nd award in 22 years and returned all the glory of God alone.
Trek Africa magazine, AIT Digivation Network, Onyx photography, Timeswatch News magazine, 1plus1 Entertainment TV, Actem Concept media, Champions Family Media alongside other press groups covered the glamorous ceremony.
Reverend Karis Peters gave the vote of thanks and closing prayer after which the hilarious master of ceremony “Liberdave” brought the colorful anniversary to a close.
There were free distribution of gifts for everyone present include free food, drinks, clothes, books , CDs and other items.
Mr Champion specially appreciated the planning committee and everyone who made the anniversary a huge success. He then encouraged everyone to attend the forthcoming “Ecstasy Talents hunt TV show” on the 10th of January, 2021 at the same venue and time.
Truly epoch making and a spectacular anniversary full of magnificence and splendour as they all chanted the CFI Slogan “Welcome to Champions Family International, Where everyone is a Champion”.