World Royal City Church (WRCC), led by Archbishop Dr. Effa Emmanuel, has announced the first use of its new 10,000-seat auditorium at NAF Valley Estate, Asokoro II, Abuja, following the church’s annual global leadership convention.
The church described the development as a historic milestone, saying the auditorium was filled for the first time during a Sunday service after hosting the Pastors Support Network Annual Global Leadership Convention.
WRCC, which describes itself as a prophetic and apostolic church, said the new facility is part of its effort to expand its ministry and create greater capacity for worship, teaching, prayer and other church programmes in the Federal Capital Territory.
10,000-Seat Auditorium Opens for Sunday Worship
According to the church’s announcement, the 10,000-seat auditorium was used for a Sunday service for the first time after the leadership convention.
The facility is located at Plot CN53, NAF Valley Estate, Asokoro II, Abuja, an area the church describes as being close to the Presidential Villa and Abacha Barracks.
WRCC said the location offers what it described as a serene, secure, central and accessible environment for worshippers.
The opening represents a major expansion in the physical capacity of the church, which is now inviting more worshippers to participate in its services and programmes.
Church Says Auditorium Supports Wider Mission
WRCC said its mission is to preach the gospel and win souls for Jesus, while its stated vision is to raise “Kings, Priests & Prophets.”
The church describes its ministry as prophetic and apostolic and uses the mantra, “Where difficult things are made easy.”
Archbishop Dr. Effa Emmanuel is listed as the president and host of the church’s programmes.
The development comes against the backdrop of continuing religious and community activities involving churches and Christian leaders across Nigeria. The Bureau Journal recently reported on a call by cleric Dr. Isaiah Paul for stronger action against insecurity, highlighting the broader public role religious leaders sometimes play beyond their congregational activities.
WRCC Announces Mega Membership Drive
Alongside the opening of the auditorium, WRCC has announced what it calls a “Mega Membership Drive”, encouraging new worshippers to join the church.
The church said its new facility is ready to accommodate worshippers as it expands its activities in Abuja.
The membership drive follows the church’s leadership convention and the first Sunday service held in the new auditorium.
Religious institutions continue to attract public attention not only through worship and evangelism but also through their role in communities. In September, The Bureau Journal reported an EFCC warning to religious leaders on the handling of tithes, offerings and other organisational funds.
Weekly Worship Schedule
WRCC has also released its regular worship schedule for members and visitors.
On Sundays, the church holds a Sagacity session focused on what it describes as deep teaching from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by the main Sunday service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The church holds its Preservation Service every Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., combining teaching and prayers.
Prayer and deliverance services are scheduled for Wednesdays.
Monthly Prayer and Special Services
The church’s monthly programme includes prayers and fasting during the first seven days of each month, beginning at 5:00 p.m. daily, according to the announcement.
Other monthly programmes include a special prayer service on the first Sunday, Night of Wonders on the last Friday and a Thanksgiving Service on the last Sunday.
The emphasis on prayer and spiritual activities places WRCC’s new auditorium within a broader landscape of churches across Nigeria that combine regular worship with special prayer, teaching and outreach programmes.
The Bureau Journal recently reported on attacks in Plateau State that claimed the lives of several people, including a Baptist pastor, underscoring the security challenges that can also affect Christian communities and places of worship.
Abuja Location Puts Church Near Major Landmarks
The WRCC auditorium is situated in Asokoro II, one of Abuja’s established residential districts, with the church identifying its proximity to the Presidential Villa and Abacha Barracks as a notable feature of the location.
Abuja has continued to experience rapid development as new residential, commercial and institutional projects reshape different parts of the capital. The Bureau Journal has previously examined how new urban policies are affecting residents and development across Abuja.
For WRCC, the new auditorium provides additional space as the church seeks to expand its congregation and accommodate its regular and special programmes.
Church Invites Worshippers to Royal City
WRCC said worshippers seeking to attend its services can visit the 10,000-seat auditorium at Plot CN53, NAF Valley Estate, Asokoro II, Abuja.
The church listed 07071213867 and 08173344777 as its enquiry and direction contacts.
The announcement marks a new chapter in WRCC’s activities in Abuja as the church begins regular use of its large auditorium following the leadership convention and its first Sunday service in the facility.
It also comes as churches and religious organisations continue to maintain a visible presence in Nigerian communities through worship, teaching, prayer and social engagement. Recent coverage of religious communities and Christian leaders in Nigeria has also highlighted the wider environment in which churches operate.
For WRCC, the message accompanying the opening is clear: the church considers the new auditorium a platform for expanding its worship activities and pursuing its stated mission of raising “Kings, Priests & Prophets.”
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