08/09/2026
THANK YOU, IBADANLAND COMMAND!
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. — 1 Corinthians 3:6
As the curtains close on the Regional Rally 2026, our hearts are filled with nothing but gratitude, joy, and thanksgiving to God for the success of this remarkable gathering.
What a journey it has been! From the preparations, rehearsals, competitions, travelling, sacrifices, sleepless nights, moments of pressure, moments of excitement, to the final celebrations—we can confidently say that God has been faithful.
To begin with, we sincerely appreciate all Command Executives for your leadership, guidance, sacrifices, encouragement and unwavering commitment towards the success of Ibadanland Command. Your efforts, often behind the scenes, played a significant role in bringing everything together. May God continually strengthen and reward you.
To all Division Commandants, thank you for carrying the vision, mobilising your members, providing direction and ensuring that your various divisions were adequately represented. Your leadership and dedication continue to inspire the younger generation of Royal Shepherds.
To our esteemed Patrons and Patronesses, we are deeply grateful for your support, encouragement, prayers, counsel and generosity. Your presence and contributions reminded us that this work is bigger than any individual—it is a collective commitment to the Kingdom of God.
To all churches that supported Ibadanland Command in one way or another, whether through financial support, logistics, prayers, encouragement, transportation, welfare, participation or other forms of assistance, we say a very big THANK YOU! Every contribution mattered. Every sacrifice counted. Every gesture helped us move forward. May the Lord replenish every hand that gave and reward every heart that supported this work.
To every participant, this celebration is especially for you!
From the band to the parade, from the various competitions to every activity you represented Ibadanland Command in, we saw your commitment, discipline, dedication, preparation and determination. You gave your time, energy and strength, and you represented the Command with honour.
Your victories were beautiful, but beyond the trophies and positions, what truly stands out is the discipline, teamwork, fellowship and spirit of service that you displayed.
You didn't just participate—you showed up, you gave your best, and you made Ibadanland proud!
To every member who was present at the Rally simply to give emotional and moral support, we see you and we appreciate you! Sometimes, standing by the sidelines, cheering, encouraging, praying, clapping and reminding someone to keep going may seem small, but it can make all the difference.
Thank you for being there for your brothers and sisters. Thank you for celebrating every victory and standing together through every challenge. That is the spirit of one fold, one shepherd.
A special appreciation goes to our Medical Team. Thank you for being ready to attend to the health and well-being of everyone throughout the Rally. Your service, vigilance and readiness gave us confidence that help was always available when needed. May God bless and strengthen every member of the team.
To our hardworking Media Team —THANK YOU!
From capturing the moments to creating designs, writing updates, documenting activities, sharing results and telling the Ibadanland story to the world, you ensured that these memories would not simply remain memories but would become a record for generations to come.
Behind every beautiful picture, video, artwork, update and publication was someone working tirelessly. We appreciate you!
To the Registration Team, thank you for your patience, organisation and attention to detail. Your work may not always be visible to everyone, but it was essential to the smooth running of the Rally.
To our Logistics Team, we salute you!
Thank you for moving things, arranging things, solving problems, responding to unexpected situations and ensuring that the necessary resources were available when needed. Your work required sacrifice, flexibility and dedication, and we are truly grateful.
To everyone who played a role—whether your name was called publicly or not, whether your contribution was big or small, whether you worked on the front line or quietly behind the scenes—we want you to know that your effort mattered.
This victory belongs to all of us.
Ibadanland Command didn't achieve this alone. It was the result of God's grace, collective sacrifice, teamwork, discipline, leadership, commitment, support and unity.
We may be leaving the Rally ground, but we are not leaving the lessons behind.
May the friendships formed become stronger.
May the discipline gained become a lifestyle.
May the unity experienced continue beyond the Rally.
May the spirit of service burn brighter.
May our commitment to the Kingdom grow deeper.
And may everything we have done bring glory to God.
To every person who contributed to the success of Regional Rally 2026, we say THANK YOU!
From the leadership of Ibadanland Command, we appreciate you, we honour your sacrifices, and we celebrate every one of you.
One Fold. One Shepherd!!!
One Family. One Purpose!!!
Until we meet again at the National Rally, may God continue to guide, strengthen, preserve and bless every member of the Royal Shepherds.
Ibadanland Command—THANK YOU!
WE ARE GRATEFUL. WE ARE ONE. WE ARE ROYAL SHEPHERDS!
