The Redeemed Evangelical Mission

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The Redeemed Evangelical Mission
AbbreviationTREM
Type Christianity
Classification Protestant
Orientation Protestant
Scripture Bible
FounderMike Okonkwo
RegionWorldwide, especially Nigeria
FounderMike Okonkwo
Origin4th January, 1981
Lagos, Nigeria
Official website trem.org

The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.

History

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.

They also hold a musical concert called Zamar, to which they invited gospel musicians including Nathaniel Bassey, Beejay Sax, Dunsin Oyekan, Eben, Neon Adejo and Sunmisola Agbebi. [11] In 2023 they held a Word Celebration. [12]

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References

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  10. Adediran, Wale (2022-11-20). "Peter Obi receives hero's welcome in TREM church (video)". NewsDay. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
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  12. "Word Celebration". trem.org.