Assemblies of God Seminary holds 42nd convocation, awards degrees to graduates across various programmes
By Nsikak Akwa
Uyo, Nigeria — The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), on Friday, November 7, 2025, held its 42nd Convocation at the Seminary Cathedral at 32 Aka Itiam Road.
The ceremony honoured graduates from the 2022, 2023, and 2024 cohorts, featuring Bachelor of Arts degrees in Bible and Theology, Christian Education, and Missions, along with Diploma qualifications in Bible and Theology.
In a brief interview prior to the ceremony, the AGTS President, Prof. Williams Mbamalu, praised the seminary as one of West Africa’s premier institutions. He highlighted the faculty’s expertise in languages such as Hebrew and Greek, emphasising the seminary’s dedication to training professionals and gospel preachers.
Prof. Mbamalu further noted that although the seminary is owned by the Assemblies of God Church, it maintains a welcoming and inclusive environment for Christians from various denominations.
During his address, Prof. Mbamalu expressed gratitude to the diverse districts of the church for their ongoing monthly support and reassured district superintendents that the institution is focused on empowering graduates to contribute to ministry through both material and spiritual development, rather than fostering political divisions.
In his convocation message titled “The Four Pillars of the Word of Faith — and the Cracks Beneath Them”, Ambassador (Dr.) Daniel Isimoya cautioned that some prosperity-driven messages may inadvertently elevate human will above divine guidance, prioritising material comfort over spiritual growth.
Isimoya pointed out that while church attendance may be high, essential teachings often remain underrepresented.
Additionally, Rev. Orok Nkebem (PhD), who delivered his exhortation based on 2 Timothy 4:5, urged graduates to endure persecution while preaching the truth. He encouraged them to focus on the Word rather than being swayed by sentiments, psychology, politics, or nepotism, and to remain steadfast in their calling.
The event also recognised Ipia Glory Ipia-ogbu (AGTS/EXTDIP/0107/2024) as the overall top student, graduating with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.85.
Speaking to reporters during the ceremony, Ipia-ogbu shared her journey of overcoming financial challenges through faith and perseverance and emphasised the importance of discernment and listening to God as keys to success.
Rev. Dr. Godwin Akpabio, a lecturer in the Faculty of Christian Education, commended the seminary’s unique programmes and student achievements, while calling on the government to support the institution through infrastructure development and scholarship opportunities.
Other dignitaries present at the convocation included Rev. Sylvester Uwah, PhD, Pro-Chancellor of Wellspring University and Convocation Guest Speaker; Rev. John Asuquo, Director of Education for Assemblies of God, Nigeria; Rev. Asuquo Edet, Uyo District Superintendent; Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Waribo, Calabar South Superintendent and former Dean of Students’ Affairs; Rev. (Dr.) Ime Ukpong, Board of Administration member; along with other faculty and administrative leaders.
LIST OF GRADUATING STUDENTS DIPLOMA 3 (REGULAR)
1. AJAH, JANET EMMANUEL AGTS/DIP/3095/2023
2. ASUQUO, ASUQUO DENNIS AGTS/DIP/3099/2023
3. DANIEL, STEPHEN EDET AGTS/DIP/3130/2023
4. EDEM, GODSPOWER SOLOMON AGTS/DIP/3159/2023
5. EDET, ISRAEL EFFIONG AGTS/DIP/3110/2023
6. EDET, PRINCE WILL OKON AGTS/DIP/3015/2023
7. EFFIONG, ASIAN EKANEM AGTS/DIP/3103/2023
8. EFFIONG, ENOBONG RAPHAEL AGTS/DIP/3105/2023
9. EFFIONG, UBONG ETIM AGTS/DIP/3068/2022
10. EGWU, OGBAN OGBAN AGTS/DIP/3084/2022
11. EKPE, EMAEDIONG EDET AGTS/DIP/3104/2023
12. ETETIM, JOSHUA PHILIP AGTS/DIP/3106/2023
13. ETIM, BLESSING UDO AGTS/DIP/3039/2023
14. ETUKUDO, MICHAEL DICK AGTS/DIP/3138/2023
15. INYANG, BONIFACE EFFIONG AGTS/DIP/3107/2023
16. INYANG, SOLOMON DENNIS AGTS/DIP/3108/2023
17. JAMES, EMEMOBONG JAMES AGTS/DIP/3112/2023
18. KIDDY, KUFRE FRIDAY AGTS/DIP/3136/2023
19. NTEKIM, RICHARD ASUKWO AGTS/DIP/3041/2022
20. NWO, EYO OKON AGTS/DIP/3060/2022
21. OGAR, ELIJAH OGBAGU AGTS/DIP/3128/2023
22. OKON, MERCY UDUAK AGTS/DIP/3114/2023
23. ROBERT ISAAC ETIM AGTS/DIP/3116/2023
24. SUNDAY, DANIEL ARCHIBONG AGTS/DIP/3102/2023
25. SUNDAY, SAMUEL AYANG AGTS/DIP/3164/2024
26. SUNDAY, UBONG AKPAN AGTS/DIP/3131/2023
27. TOM, ABRAHAM BASSEY AGTS/DIP/3117/2023
28. TOM, UWAKMFON OKON AGTS/DIP/3118/2023
29. UDO, MFON MICHAEL AGTS/DIP/3137/2023
30. UDO, UWEM AKPAN AGTS/DIP/3120/2023
31. UDOETTE, CHRISTIANA SAMUEL AGTS/DIP/3121/2023
32. UDOM, VICTOR UWEMEDIMO AGTS/DIP/3157/2023
33. UDOSEN, ANIEDI ARCHIBONG AGTS/DIP/3122/2023
34. UGBONG, COMFORT OGONNAYA AGTS/DIP/3127/2023
35. UMANA, PAUL ETIM AGTS/DIP/3332/2024
36. UMOREN, JOSEPH EMMANUEL AGTS/DIP/3123/2023
37. VICTOR, THERESA SYLVANUS AGTS/DIP/3125/2023
38. AKPAN, ISAIAH OKON AGTS/DIP/3096/2023
DIPLOMA 3 (PART TIME)
1. AKPABIO, CECILIA GODWIN AGTS/EXT/DIP/3096/2023
2. AKPAN, ANIETI-MFON PETER AGTS/EXT/DIP/0343/2023
3. AKPAN, BLESSING JOHN AGTS/EXT/DIP/0341/2023
4. ASHAKA, FIDELIS UTIOUKPAN AGTS/EXT/DIP/0102/2024
5. ASUQUO, CHARLES EFFIONG AGTS/EXT/DIP/0129/2023
6. BEN, GLORY FRIDAY AGTS/EXT/DIP/3101/2023
7. BONCHUK, FRANCIS OMANG AGTS/EXT/DIP/0384/2024
8. EDEM, FRANCISCA BATHOLOMEW AGTS/EXT/DIP/0128/2024
9. EFFIONG, OFFIONG ETIM AGTS/EXT/DIP/0125/2024
10. EMETUCHE, IFEANYI OBINNA AGTS/EXT/DIP/0120/2024
11. ETTE, SHEDRACH DANIEL AGTS/EXT/DIP/0346/2023
12. EYO, LIMAN DAVID AGTS/EXT/DIP/0104/2024
13. IGBAKONG, ALBERT AGIANDE AGTS/EXT/DIP/0347/2023
14. IPIA, GLORY IPIA-OGBU AGTS/EXT/DIP/0107/2024
15. ISAAC, GLORY NYONG AGTS/EXT/DIP/0349/2023
16. ISOBARA, ETIENE OSCAR AGTS/EXT/DIP/0350/2023
17. IYAM, UKAM EDADI AGTS/EXT/DIP/0123/2024
18. JOHN, GRACEFIELD EMMANUEL AGTS/EXT/DIP/0362/2023
19. NATHANIEL, BLESSING UJUNWA AGTS/EXT/DIP/0131/2024
20. NKAKANG, GODWIN FRIDAY AGTS/EXT/DIP/0132/2024
21. OKO, EMMANUEL IKPOR AGTS/EXT/DIP/3129/2023
22. OTTU, ABASIAMA IFIOKOBONG AGTS/EXT/DIP/0354/2023
23. PRINCE, RICHARD EBATMFON AGTS/EXT/DIP/0122/2024
24. WILLIAM, EMMANUEL FRIDAY AGTS/EXT/DIP/0356/2023
LIST OF GRADUATING STUDENTS
DEGREE 2 (REGULAR)
1. AKPAN, MARSHAL SUNDAY AGTS/DG/017/2024
2. AKPAN, EMMANUEL OKON AGTS/DG/014/2024
3. AKPAN, GABRIEL DAVID AGTS/DG/008/2024
4. AKPAN, JOSEPH PAUL AGTS/DG/046/2024
5. AKPAN, MALACHY DOMINIC AGTS/DG/009/2024
6. ASUQUO, GODWIN ANTHONY AGTS/DG/076/2024
7. BASSEY, BENEDICT MARK AGTS/DG/019/2024
8. DANIEL, UWEM EMMANUEL AGTS/DG/010/2024
9. EKWU, JOSEPH OKO AGTS/DG/007/2024
10. ETIM, SUNDAY OKON AGTS/DG/006/2024
11. EYOH, SAMUEL BASSEY AGTS/DG/013/2024
12. GABRIEL, O. NYONG AGTS/DG/011/2024
13. JOEL, OKON EKPENYONG AGTS/DG/018/2024
14. OKON, INI ASUKWO AGTS/DG/005/2024
15. PAUL RAPHAEL ETIM AGTS/DG/004/2024
16. OKON, PRINCEWILL EFFIONG AGTS/DG/002/2024
17. UDEME, PAUL JOHN AGTS/DG/009/2024
18. UZOR, HUMPHREY IDEN AGTS/DG/001/2024
DEGREE 2 (PART TIME)
1. ATTEH, EFFIONG ONWIEFIAK AGTS/EXT/DG/003/2024
2. EDIKAN, SUNDAY AKPAN AGTS/EXT/DG/009/2024
3. ETIM, NSIKAK BASSEY AGTS/EXT/DG/004/2024
4. EZEKIEL, SAMUEL PETER AGTS/EXT/DG/005/2024
5. IBOK, ASUQUO JAMES AGTS/EXT/DG/006/2024
6. JOHN, PAULINUS JAMES AGTS/EXT/DG/008/2024
7. PETER, IDARESIT EZEKIEL AGTS/EXT/DG/001/2024
8. PRINCE, RICHARD RICHARD AGTS/EXT/DG/007/2024
9. SAMBO, OTOBONG PETER AGTS/EXT/DG/002/2024
10. SUNDAY, ROSE JOSEPH AGTS/EXT/DG/020/2024.
• Professor Williams Mbamalu, President, AGTS, Uyo.
