The outgoing President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, on Thursday unveiled a 1,000 capacity Marque Hall.
He said the centre will especially address challenges of finding decent venues for ceremonies and events in the FCT.
Ayokunle said: “This is the first phase of the project, which involves the completion of the physical structure.
“The second phase will involve the furnishing and decorations.”
The outgoing president advised the welfare committee to engage private partnership for effective management of the facilities.
In an interview with the NAN, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, CAN’s Director, National Issues and Social Welfare, said the project was conceived in 2021, but began in April 2022.
Adegbite said the over 1,000 capacity marque hall would be called Holy Tabernacle Event Centre, aka Faith Arena.
He did not disclose the cost of the project.
Adegbite thanked all contributors who assisted CAN to complete the project.
He said the event centre would house only events that would edify the church and glorify God.
He said such events such as anniversaries, weddings, birthdays and other national development events will be staged there.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the commissioning ushered in the 12th General Assembly and leadership transition programme of the CAN.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Rev William Okoye, former Aso Rocak Chaplain, are expected at the valedictory church service.
A valedictory welcome dinner will also be held with His Eminence, Samuel Kanu-Uche, Prelate, Methodist Church, Nigeria, as Guest Speaker, while the Special Guest of Honour will be former President Olusegun Obasanjo.