{"id":5217,"date":"2026-08-10T12:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianbenefitsmagazine.com.ng\/?p=5217"},"modified":"2026-08-10T18:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:29:42","slug":"christian-benefits-nominates-mike-bamiloye-funmi-aragbaye-femi-adeshina-and-others-for-2026-bame-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianbenefitsmagazine.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/08\/10\/christian-benefits-nominates-mike-bamiloye-funmi-aragbaye-femi-adeshina-and-others-for-2026-bame-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian Benefits Nominates Mike Bamiloye, Funmi Aragbaye, Femi Adeshina, Leonard Umunna and Others for 2026 BAME Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian Benefits Magazine has announced nominees for the 2026 Benefits Awards for Missionary Excellence (BAME), scheduled to hold on Friday, October 30, 2026, at God\u2019s Mercy Revival Ministries (GOMERM), Ikotun, Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The awards form part of Christian Benefits 2026 Annual Celebration<\/em>, which will feature three major highlights: Celebration of Milestone; Consecration for the Next Level; the official commissioning of Heal the Church Outreach Ministry (HECO) and the Recognition of Excellence through the 2026 Benefits Awards for Missionary Excellence (BAME Awards).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAME has been presented annually since 2004 in seven categories: Christian Service, Christian Music, Christian Drama, Christian Literature, Christian Entrepreneurship, Christian Humanitarianism (Charity), and Christian Mission. More than 100 individuals and orgnisations have received the awards across the categories over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 BAME AWARD NOMINEES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 BAME Nominees have been selected across four award classifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAME Legendary Award \u2014 Christian Drama<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evang. Mike Bamiloye<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAME Legendary Award \u2014 Christian Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evang. Funmi Aragbaye<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAME Legendary Award – Christian Service<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop Leonard Umunna <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Femi Adeshina, former Special Adviser to the late President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Solomon Godwin Nwachukwu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Sunday Ashe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor Bayo Funso Adaramola<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Phillip Igbinijesu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastor Cyril Azobu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evang. Abosede Nihinlola<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Albert O. Aina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apostle Oladele Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Victor Akerele<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prophet Kola Mosaku<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Dr. Mrs. Rose Okogbue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engr. Akin Akinrinde<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Abosede Adeyemo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legacy of BAME Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception in 2004, BAME has recognised more than 100 individuals across its seven categories. Some of the past recipients listed by Christian Benefits Magazine include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Evang. Joseph Adelakun (Ayewa) \u2014 Gospel Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Mrs. Deborah Fasoyin (Odun Nlo Sopin) \u2014 Gospel Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Evang. Elishamma Ideh \u2014 Christian Humanitarian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Rev. Dele George \u2014 Christian Humanitarian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Evang. Dr. Blessing Jibuike \u2014 Christian Humanitarian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Rev. Ladi Thompson \u2014 Christian Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Pastor Taiye Olayemi \u2014 Christian Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Rev. Ben Eragbai \u2014 Christian Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Dr. Olumide Emmanuel \u2014 Christian Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (SIFAX) \u2014 Christian Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Apostle Wole Oladiyun \u2014 Christian Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Dr. Samson Makinwa \u2014 Christian Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Rev. Dr. Israel Kristilere \u2014 Gospel Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Pastor Aity Inyang \u2014 Gospel Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Evang. Segun Okeowo \u2014 Gospel Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. The Word Today Devotional \u2014 Christian Literature<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Archbishop John Osa-Oni \u2014 BAME Legendary Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These distinguished recipients form part of the broader community of more than 100 BAME awardees honoured over the years for their contributions to Christian ministry, leadership, evangelism, enterprise, humanitarian service and the propagation of the Gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sam Oyemade, President of Bearers of Light World Outreach, will be the Guest Speaker at the 2026 celebration. He will speak on the theme: \u201cRestoring the Church\u2019s Original Purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisers said the event will celebrate outstanding Christian service while marking a new phase of kingdom impact through the commissioning of Heal the Church Outreach Ministry (HECO); an initiative focused on pointing believers back to Christ through repentance, biblical teaching, holy living, prayer and the restoration of the Church\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event: Christian Benefits 2026 Annual Celebration & 2026 BAME Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme: Restoring the Church\u2019s Original Purpose \u2014 Dr. Sam Oyemade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue: God\u2019s Mercy Revival Ministries (GOMERM), Ikotun, Lagos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest Speaker: Dr. Sam Oyemade, President, Bearers of Light World Outreach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heal the Church Outreach Ministry (HECO) Commissioning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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