The League for Bible Reading Côte d’Ivoire (LLB-CI) has appointed missionary Dr. Arsène Gnahoi as its new national director, following a vote of confidence by members during the organization’s 63rd National Council meeting on July 26, 2025, at its headquarters in Cocody, Abidjan.
Dr. Gnahoi succeeds Pastor Bertin Awomon, who retires after serving as national director for 21 years. Expressing gratitude for his appointment, Dr. Gnahoi said he was thankful to God for granting him the opportunity to continue his ministry in Côte d’Ivoire after years of missionary service in Madagascar.
He extended appreciation to the members, known as “leaguers,” for their trust, calling for unity and engagement as the organization looks to build on the legacy of its past leaders.
“We truly expect their support and their commitment. We believe that the elders have done their part, and we must salute them. (…) Today, we are in the next generation. I think this is also a call to all those who have a heart for young people and children,” he said.
Outgoing director Pastor Awomon expressed his “satisfaction, joy and appreciation” for his two-decade tenure, highlighting key achievements including expanding staff at the league’s headquarters from three to 14 and establishing more than 140 local committees nationwide. “At the international level, there was a document that was officially produced about us to show a little of our leadership as developers,” he added, pledging his continued support to the organization beyond his mandate.
The council also elected new leadership to the executive board. Dr. Rachel Gnaléga Epse Atébi was named president of the LLB-CI, while Jean-Jaurès Tchimou was appointed secretary general. Blaise Oya will serve as general treasurer, with Emmanuel Dion as deputy. Victorien Oka and Jémima Amavi were chosen as auditors.
“Many challenges lie ahead of us, challenges that we must overcome. We must revitalize the regions because we realize that the league is not present at the national level and we must revitalize the GBL. (…) These lands are a precious asset that our fathers bequeathed to us and we must develop them intelligently so that they serve to advance the work of the Bible in Côte d’Ivoire,” said President Atébi.
The mandate for the new executive council and audit committee is four years, renewable once.
The League for Bible Reading, also known internationally as the Scripture Union, is a global evangelical Christian organization headquartered in Didcot, United Kingdom. It provides Bible reading programs and training for children, youth, and adults.
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