Benin City: An estimated 57,000 worshippers thronged the Loveworld Crusade Ground along Benin-Sapele Road for the “4-in-1 Legacy Crusade,” a massive faith gathering that reached its climax with the highly anticipated Night of Bliss session.
Although the programme was billed to commence at 6:00 p.m., crowds began arriving as early as 2:00 p.m., with participants trooping in from communities across and beyond the Benin-Sapele Road corridor—an early indication of the widespread anticipation that greeted the event.
Activities opened with a global prayer session led by the President of Loveworld Nation, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome. The session, held under the Global Day of Prayer initiative, focused on interceding for nations and world leaders, drawing participation from thousands onsite as well as a wider global audience connected via digital platforms.
A major highlight of the gathering was the commemoration of the third anniversary of Pastor Chris Live Unending Praise—a continuous praise programme running uninterrupted for over 1,095 days. The milestone was marked with extended sessions of worship and thanksgiving, creating an atmosphere of celebration throughout the evening.
The Night of Bliss segment was led by the Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy Benin Zone 1 and convener of the crusade, Pastor Moses Olayemi. Delivering a message centred on eternal life and righteousness, he underscored their spiritual importance while calling on attendees to embrace the Christian faith. 776 individuals responded to the call for salvation, while an additional 102 persons renounced idol worship following a separate appeal.
There were also healing testimonies during the programme, including cases described as paralysis, psychological conditions, and other long-standing ailments. Many participants described the experience as deeply impactful and spiritually uplifting.
The outreach concluded with a large-scale humanitarian initiative in collaboration with the InnerCity Mission, the charity arm of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation. About 10,000 individuals across 15 communities benefited from the food distribution exercise, with recipients expressing gratitude for the support.
Overall, the 4-in-1 Legacy Crusade left a lasting impression on attendees, combining worship, outreach, and community support in what many described as a memorable and transformative gathering.
