Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan

With the world full of distresses and calamities, a worldwide religious organization, Jehovah's Witnesses, has stressed the importance of courage and need to develop faith to cope with the difficulties of modern day living.

Thousands of delegates from three states in South West: Oyo, Ogun and Osun attended the seventh week of the nine series of the annual convention of the Witnesses, which ended on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Seasoned speakers who spoke on various bible based topics underscored the need for God fearing servants to develop courage now before the coming tribulation that would characterize the end of the present wicked system of things.

In a statement issued by the Media Contact, Mr. Dada Olayinka, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, honest-hearted people from Oyo, Ogun and Osun states are also expected to attend this week's three day Convention to be conducted in American Sign Language (ASL).

He said the 8th week of the 9 series of Jehovah's witnesses regional convention for 2018 would commence on Friday 23, November at Ifatumo village, along Lalupon Ejioku road, Ibadan.

According to him, the three-day event will feature 54 presentations, each exploring the theme "Be Courageous".

The statement read in part, "When you look at the news today, you can clearly see that people of all ages are dealing with more anxieties and fears than ever before. It takes courage to face these pressures.

"On Saturday, the program will include baptism for those who have dedicated their lives to Jehovah and are determined to be courageous in facing life challenges.

"Each day's program will start by 8:20 am and end on Friday and Saturday by 3:50 pm and on Sunday by 2:50 pm.

"Admission to each event is free, no collection is taken.”