By Henry Ojelu

Word Ablaze Mission International (WAMI), a faith-based non-profit organisation, has marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of leadership development, humanitarian outreach, family empowerment and community development initiatives across several countries.

Founded in 1996 by Dr. Albert Olufemi Oduwole with an initial membership of 12 individuals, the organisation has grown into an international institution with 11 campuses spread across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, United Kingdom, and Canada.

The ministry said its activities over the years have focused on strengthening families, developing leaders, expanding access to education and providing humanitarian support to vulnerable communities.

According to the organisation, more than 20,000 families have benefited from its various interventions, including educational support programmes, medical outreaches, leadership training, community empowerment projects and the provision of basic amenities.

Activities marking the anniversary commenced with an all-white thanksgiving service held across its centres, during which the leadership reflected on the ministry’s three-decade journey and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable social interventions and leadership development.

Speaking on the milestone, the organisation highlighted its investment in leadership training, noting that over 1,000 individuals have been trained and certified through its programmes.

Many of the beneficiaries now serve in churches, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, businesses and community development initiatives within and outside Nigeria.

WAMI also spotlighted the activities of its humanitarian arm, Word Ablaze Outreach, which coordinates medical missions, educational assistance, relief programmes and family empowerment initiatives targeted at underserved communities.

Among its flagship programmes are the City of David Medical Outreach, which offers free medical consultations and healthcare services; the Shop for a Dollar initiative, designed to improve access to essential household items for low-income families; and annual Back-to-School outreaches that provide educational materials to pupils in public schools and orphanages.

The organisation further disclosed that it undertakes annual water intervention projects in selected communities to improve access to clean and safe water, describing the initiative as part of efforts to promote public health and sustainable community development.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, WAMI announced plans to expand educational support for vulnerable children, strengthen humanitarian outreach programmes and increase investments in leadership development and family empowerment.

According to the anniversary programme, activities will continue through August 2026, with upcoming events including the annual Back-to-School outreach to schools and orphanages as well as the 2026 Annual Camp Meeting, expected to attract dignitaries and faith leaders from across the country.

The organisation said its three decades of operation reflect the growing role of faith-based institutions in supporting national development through investments in education, healthcare, family welfare, community health and human capital development.