Bishop Evans Onyemara Leads Nigerian Delegation to Continental Ecological and Economic Justice Roundtable in Ghana

By The Rev’d Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles
CCN News Correspondent, Abuja

ACCRA, GHANA – May 19–21, 2026 — The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Rt. Rev. Evans Onyemara, PhD, is currently leading a delegation of Nigerian religious leaders at the Continental Round Table on Ecological and Economic Justice Policy Advocacy holding in Ghana.

The high-level ecumenical gathering is taking place at the Accra City Hotel from May 19 to 21, 2026.

The event is organized by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) and is being hosted by the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG).

The continental roundtable brings together church leaders, policymakers, development practitioners, and faith-based advocates from across Africa to deliberate on ecological degradation, economic inequality, debt sustainability, and climate justice challenges confronting the continent.

Nigeria participates in continental ecumenical dialogue

Rt. Rev. Onyemara is leading a delegation of Nigerian religious leaders representing the ecumenical voice of the Church in Nigeria at the high-level discussions.

The delegation is actively engaging in conversations aimed at strengthening faith-based advocacy on environmental protection, economic justice, and governance accountability across Africa.

Focus on ecological and economic justice

The roundtable is themed: “Aligning Faith-Based Advocacy with the Changing Ecological and Economic Development Landscape.”

Discussions are expected to produce policy recommendations that will guide ecumenical and development interventions across African nations, particularly in the areas of climate resilience, poverty reduction, and equitable economic systems.

Strengthening African ecumenical cooperation

The participation of the Christian Council of Nigeria underscores growing collaboration among African churches in addressing shared continental challenges.

Faith leaders at the conference are emphasizing the need for unified advocacy, stronger moral leadership, and coordinated action in responding to climate and economic crises.

Call for stronger faith-based advocacy

The Continental Round Table continues to serve as a strategic platform for African churches to strengthen their prophetic voice in public policy engagement.

Participants are expected to develop actionable frameworks to advance ecological justice, economic fairness, and sustainable development across the continent.

The conference continues at the Accra City Hotel through May 21, 2026, with further sessions, presentations, and policy dialogues ongoing.