๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐, an annual assembly that has fast become one of Rivers Stateโs most transformative platforms for the awakening of womenโs potential, spiritual renewal and community inspiration.
The 2025 edition, convened by the renowned Port Harcourt Amazon, ๐๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐
๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐จ๐ง, President of ๐๐ช๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐๐ and founder of ๐๐ฐ๐ฃ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ, surpassed expectations. It was not merely an event. It was an atmosphere. A tapestry where worship, wisdom, advocacy, and revival blended into one unforgettable encounter.
From the opening worship to the closing benediction, the Converge carried a rare spiritual weight, stirring hearts, igniting purpose and reaffirming the indispensable role of women in shaping families, communities and nations.
๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ ๐ข๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ
The gathering opened with a vibrant market exhibition showcasing unique products from all twenty three Local Government Areas of Rivers State. Colours, creativity and culture filled the venue as women proudly displayed the ingenuity of their communities. From this lively atmosphere, the event transitioned seamlessly into a powerful worship session that swept gently yet intensely across the venue. Peter Stonecold, Jackson Jones, DPraise Mashalz and other anointed music ministers led the women into heavenly melodies that softened the ambience and ushered in a deep, unmistakable sense of divine presence.
Their angelic songs blended into soul lifting ministrations from Preye Odede, whose heartfelt worship left many visibly moved, hands raised and eyes wet with gratitude. It was a sacred beginning that prepared the women for the weight of revelation and empowerment that awaited them.
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๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐น๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ด๐ต๐ฎ: ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
One of the most impactful teachings of the day came from Apostle Opuaya Agha, whose message, Persevering in Praise and Prayer with Thanksgiving, resonated deeply across the hall.
She reminded women that they are the spiritual gatekeepers in every home, community and nation. According to her, God has endowed women with unusual sensitivity, intuition and spiritual perception. Women can sense danger, foresee events and offer timely solutions. However, she warned that whenever the enemy plots to attack, the first thing he does is attempt to switch off a womanโs spiritual senses.
Her message was a clarion call for women to remain alert, prayerful, discerning and thankful, so they can continue to protect their families and environments from unseen battles.
Her words drew nods, tears and moments of quiet reflection as women internalised their divine assignments.
๐๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ธ๐ผ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต, ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐
The atmosphere shifted into a practical and educative tone as Dr. Richard Okoye, a renowned medical expert, delivered an eye opening session on The Health of a Woman in a Depressing Economy.
He addressed the silent health crises affecting many Nigerian women, especially regarding childbirth and maternal care. Dr. Okoye emphasised that in challenging economic times, women must be more informed, more vigilant and more intentional about their health choices.
He highlighted essential safety measures for childbirth, debunked the common myth of โgiving birth like a Hebrew woman,โ and offered life saving insights that many participants described as a timely rescue. His session was a rich blend of science, compassion and urgent advocacy.
๐๐ฟ. ๐ ๐ฟ๐. ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฎ: ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ
Next came an engaging presentation by Dr. Mrs. Chinyere Nwoga, whose lecture on Women and Entrepreneurial Development courageously unpacked the daily realities and silent struggles women encounter in todayโs society.
She explored the dilemma many women experience while choosing between building a career and fulfilling parenting responsibilities. She described the struggles as real, complex and emotionally draining. She then offered practical solutions.
One of her strongest recommendations was the pursuit of business and entrepreneurial undertakings, which she described as powerful paths for women seeking flexibility, financial stability and personal fulfillment in an evolving world. Her session was honest, relatable and deeply empowering.
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ: ๐๐ณ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐
The keynote message delivered by Pastor Eno Jerry Eze, titled Woman in an Evolving World, electrified the entire gathering. Speaking with her characteristic passion and grace, she emphasised that prayer remains the strongest pillar for any woman who desires to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
She echoed the timeless truth that if there is a woman who can pray, then there is a God who can answer.
Her message rekindled strength in many hearts. She spoke about courage, spiritual responsibility, personal transformation and the burden God places upon women to birth change through the altar of prayer and mental alertness.
Her delivery brought waves of worship and moments of deep reflection.
๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐
The event also attracted respected voices from across Rivers State who delivered goodwill messages in support of the vision.
Among them were:
โข Lady Ankio Briggs
โข Prof. Roseline Konya
โข Dame Christie Toby, wife of the former deputy governor of Rivers State
โข Hon. Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja
โข Alhaji Aliyu Danladi, leader of the Muslim Community in Rivers State
And several other prominent leaders.
Their messages applauded the initiative, celebrated the resilience of Rivers women and encouraged continued unity and progress.
๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ
A major highlight of the Converge was the official address from the wife of the Governor of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Fubara. She expressed heartfelt delight at being present and described the Converge as a noble platform that positively impacts society.
Her words affirmed the value of gatherings that celebrate womanhood, promote empowerment and inspire community transformation.
๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ, ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐
By the time the programme neared its close, the atmosphere had shifted from excitement to deep fulfillment. Conversations thrived, friendships blossomed, and women lingered, unwilling to let the moment fade.
Women Converge 2025 was more than a conference. It was a movement of voices rising together. A sanctuary of worship, enlightenment and purpose. A powerful reminder that when women gather with faith, unity and vision, change becomes inevitable.
As women departed the venue with lighter hearts and renewed strength, one truth echoed across Port Harcourt:
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ. ๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ . An inspiring revival. ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ . ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐, ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ.
2025 Converge Speakers
Pastor Eno Ebele Jerry Eze, Ph.D
A dedicated spiritual leader and visionary minister with strong theological foundations. She combines academic excellence with profound spiritual insight to guide her congregation. Through her teaching and leadership, she empowers individuals in their faith journey and community impact.
Dr. Chinyere Nwoga
Dr. Chinyere Nwoga is a distinguished professional known for her expertise and leadership in her field. She is deeply committed to empowering others through mentorship and innovative solutions. Her work has made a significant and positive impact on her community and industry.
Dr. Richard Okoye
Dr. Richard Okoye is a renowned professional recognized for his exceptional expertise and visionary leadership. He is deeply dedicated to advancing his field through innovation and strategic development. His work continues to inspire progress and make a significant impact on his community.
Apostle (Mrs) Bipiminafieye Opuaya Agha
Apostle (Mrs) Bipiminafieye Opuaya Agha (fondly called Pastor O), is a Nigerian Minister of the Gospel and the President and Founder Of When Women Pray International (a.k.a WWPIntl), a non-denominational Christian Women Ministry where ordinary women are turned into praying women with headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
Converge Artists
Preye Odede
Gospel Artist
Peter Stonecold
Gospel Artist
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Dec 18, 2025
Fitness Thursday
Women Converge Fitness Thursday!
As anticipation builds for #WomenConverge2025, scheduled for November 27, 2025, women will gather for a special Fitness Thursday on 20th November 2025 in a a refreshing blend of praise, gratitude and energizing exercise under the theme: โA Sound Heart is Life to the Bodyโ โ Prov. 14:30.
The session holds by #8am at the Ecumenical Christian Centre (beside Silverbird Cinema, UTC/Abonnema Wharf Junction).
Attendees are encouraged to come in comfortable sportswear, sneakers, and a headtie.
Itโs a beautiful moment to strengthen the body, uplift the spirit and prepare our hearts ahead of the largest gathering of women so invite your friends, family and neighbours!
