The Redeemed Evangelical Mission | |
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Abbreviation | TREM |
Type | Christianity |
Classification | Protestant |
Orientation | Protestant |
Scripture | Bible |
Founder | Mike Okonkwo |
Region | Worldwide, especially Nigeria |
Founder | Mike Okonkwo |
Origin | 4th January, 1981 Lagos, Nigeria |
Official website | trem |
The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) was officially launched by Bishop Mike Okonkwo on 4 January 1981. The ministry has its headquarters at Obanikoro/Anthony Oke, Lagos. The group also conducts outreach and charity relief work. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
TREM holds an annual convention called Kingdom Life World Conference, which has had speakers including Enoch Adeboye, Matthew Ashimolowo, Ayo Oritsejafor, Mensa Otabil, and Tudor Bismark. Politicians including Peter Obi, [10] Yemi Osinbajo, Babajide Fashola have also visited the mission.
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