To be the leading Diocese in the Church of Nigeria in preparing the Nation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. These include:- Jones who had been consecrated on the 18th October, 1919 to the Western portion of the 'old Diocese under the title Diocese of Lagos. Vanguard News Nigeria Kindly Share This Story: Heraldry of the World: Ecclesiastical heraldry portal: Ecclesiastical heraldry per country; Anglican heraldry. 2. This was in order to an update report to members on the development so far, and to more of their support and cooperation. Revd. Thereafter, the Committee worked tirelessly such that by July 2, 1999, Archbishop J. We give back to the societies in term community development by providing social amennities and taking care of the less privileges. In 1972, it reverted to Badagry Pioneering Area based in Badagry town and headed by Revd. The Anglican Diocese of Egba West is one of 13 within the Anglican Province of Lagos, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. On the Feast of Saint Peter, 1864, Samuel Ajayi Crowther was consecrated a Bishop of the Church of England in Western Territory beyond the British Dominions by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Revd Benjamin that would the first Diocese created with Vision and Mission Statement already spelt out. Over the Ikeja, Agege, Somolu, Badagry, Ojo and Ikorodu Archdeaconries be hereby relinquished to and be hereby vested in the Right Reverend (Dr) Peter Awelewa Adebiyi BA., M.A., Ph.D., Dip. (later Archdeacon) J.I. For your loving grace. Archbishop, Primate and Metropolitan of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in that capacity. The Diocesan Youth Board sees to the spiritual and physical development of the Youth in the Dicoese. Revd Peter Awelewa Adebiyi, himself being familiar to the area, having as an Archdeacon in the now Old Lagos Diocese, before he was elected as the bishop of Owo Diocese in 1993, was coming with a great zeal for Evangelism and Church Planting. It was assumed that 30% of an average numerical strength of 150,000 parishioners, within the Diocese should be able to pay this minimal amount of N500. In 1972, it reverted to Badagry Pioneering Area based in Badagry town and headed by Revd. The income is encouraging and healthy. The Anglican Diocese of Badagry is one of 13 within the Anglican Province of Lagos, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. At this meeting the bishop discussed the line of action with the parish representatives and pronounced the Ven. The division of the Western Equatorial Africa Diocese into two Dioceses which synchronized with the retirement of Bishop Tugwell on the 4th March, 1921 brought the succession of Archdeacon F.M. The Diocesan Women Organisation is a dynamic organisation with the sole aim of reaching the women, ladies, boys and girls of the Diocese with THE Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and to disciple them under the leadership of Mrs Lydia Olukemi Odedeji, The President and the wife of the Diocesan Bishop. The current bishop is the Right Reverend Dr. James Odedeji. Almighty God you have given us your only begotten Son to take upon Him and to be born of a pure Virgin; grant that we, who have been born again and made your children may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, now and forever. Awe1ewa Adebiyi (now the Bishop of the Diocese). The most Senior Archdeacon in the then proposed Diocese of Lagos West, Ven Joseph Ibikunle Ipininoye galvanized his people into action and then the first meeting that gave flesh to the decision that a new Diocese be created was held. Locate Anglican Church nearest to you to worship. Dr. Abiodun Adetiloye handed over a Crucier to Hon. (Dr.) Joseph Abiodun AdetiIoye performed the inauguration of the new Diocese and during the same service the enthronement of The Rt. Following the inauguration of the Diocese of Lagos Mainland on August 23, 2006 as the 95th diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and the enthronement of the Most. The meeting was attended by the Archdeacons, secretaries, treasurers and one or two other representatives from the constituent Archdeaconries. While Badagry was going through its own development, Awori and Apapa Archdeaconries were created to include Apapa, Araromi and Ojo District Church Councils. Justice B.O. The present Ojo Archdeaconry was created out of Badagry Archdeaconry on 20th June 1994 with its headquarters at St. Michael's Church, Ojo. Revd (Dr) Peter Awelewa Adebiyi B.A., M.A., Ph.D, Dip. Response Received so far:- The Central Working Committee has been meeting on monthly basis since then but sub-committees are working on daily basis. Joseph Abiodun Adetiloye B. D., Djp. I therefore have no hesitation in commending it to you for approval.". Ikeja. A. Adetiloye was able to present a formal application to the Dean of the Church of Nigeria; in the said application, he stated inter alias thus: "I commend to you and the Church of Nigeria, the application for the creation of Diocese of Lagos West out of present Lagos. Archbishop Vining Memorial Church, as the Proposed Bishop's seat was levied specially and this has been fully paid-up. This is the first of it kind in the history of Diocese of Lagos West. Th . Locate the nearest Anglican Church, click on, Share testimony of God's faithfulness with us, As required by the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 1997 (as amended) Archbishop Nicholas D. Okoh retired administratively as the Primate of All Nigeria and Archbishop Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba was presented as the 5th Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of the Church of Nigeria on the 25th March 2020. by the leading of God it was declared as the âThe Decade of God s Reignâ. Same minds, they say, think alike. A formal request for the creation of the Diocese was thereafter made to the Bishop of Lagos who took the matter to the Synod of the Diocese in 1999. Daily spread your Gospel, 4. Psalm 132 Also a society in the Church (A VMC) has taken up the provision of the Bishop's throne. The Diocesan Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces a one day virtual Synod for 2020. The Lord Bishop the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji made an Episcopal Visitation to Ojo Alaba Archdeaconry today, and he has graciously named two churches which are - Our Saviour s Anglican Church Igbonla formerly known as Anglican Church Igbonla and All Souls Anglican Church Mosafejo formerly known as Anglican Church Mosafejo This is the first of it kind in the history of Diocese of Lagos West. The Deeds of Relinquishment and subsequent Acceptance were executed as follows. The Diocese of Lagos has duly petitioned the General Synod of the Church of Nigeria to constitute the said Archdeaconries into a Diocese. On the 12th day of April, 1799, the Church Missionary Society, hereinafter referred to as the C. M. S. was founded in England. The underlisted are the branches -, Diocesan Board of Evangelism is a Directorate that sees to evangelism and spiritual development of our parishioners. Rev. The Midwives At the meeting, the Diocesan Assistant Registrar, Hon. The diocese was inaugurated at 20 November 1999. The Archdeaconry had since developed in size and number of churches. The first general meeting of the Diocesan officials and church officers was held on 9th December, 1999. (c) 2020 Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) All rights reserved. The committees included the Logo Committee, the Finance and Budget Committee, Historical, Information, Statistical and Publicity Committees. Dr. Peter Awelewa Adebiyi as the pioneer Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West took place at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedra (AVMCC), Ikeja on the said date The Bishop of Jos, The Rt. Prof. Adebayo Dada Akinde as its pioneer Bishop on the same day, it became obvious that if this potential giant straddled by the legendary Diocese of Lagos and the Diocese of Lagos West must fly, it needed to walk as it were at ⦠We pray that the joy of the Lord will be yours today and always, we hope you have an exciting time going through our content and information. Forward be our watchword, We welcome to Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja website. Diocese of Lagos West. Lagos diocese, Lagos mainland and Lagos West are part of Lagos Province. (Anglican Communion) ',-. WMMC ONLINE 383 views. The most costly and valued commodity in Lagos State and her suburb is land; yet, it is needed to establish new churches and other infrastructures that would support evangelism. Revd. Honour, virtues, merit, Glory be to thee. And I believe that it should be quite viable. 1. Funding: It was agreed that each Archdeaconry should contribute an amount of N10, 000.00 each to a float for preliminary expenses. The mission statement of the Diocese includes: To ensure a sustained growth in the number of churches and worshipers within the diocese;- t 0 continue to enhance the mode of worship, teach and preach the word in all our churches thereby creating worshipers for the kingdom of hea en; To assist every member in the understanding and practice of the 39 Articles of Faith-to develop and inspire in every church the principle of self-sufficiency and Christian generosity, thereby ensuring a strong and viable diocese;-. The constituent Archdeaconry Boards met and passed resolutions consenting to be part of the proposed Diocese. These included Isolo, Awori, Kosofe and Festac Archdeaconries. The General Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) at Its meeting held at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church, Ikeja on the 27th of September 1999, and acting under the provisions of Article 39(a), Chapter IX of the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria 1997, formally gave Its consent and approval to the creation of the Diocese of Lagos West. Through hard work and perseverance, the Diocese came into being on November 20 1999. Let us continuously remember the exhortation of St. Paul in 2 Cor. Over the time the scheme has stabilized. Country : Nigeria Denomination : Church of Nigeria Official blazon Origin/meaning. Youth Development is one of the three cardinal agenda of the Lord Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji. Th., and his successors in the said office of the Bishop of LAGOS WEST DIOCESE to the intent that the said Ikeja, Agege, Somolu, Badagry, Ojo and Ikorodu Archdeaconries be constituted the Diocese of LAGOS WEST. The history of the Anglican Church in Ikorodu shows that churches now under the Ikorodu Archdeaconry were at one time or the other under the Lagos Sub-Urban District Council with headquarters at Odi-Olowo and later at Ido-Oro, both in the Diocese of Lagos. The aforesaid General Synod, pursuant to Article 39(a) Chapter IX of the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria has duly considered the petition and, after taking all measures necessary for the formation of a new Diocese, granted the said petition in the month of September, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety nine. After the said Remo Diocese was created, the residue of the Diocese of Lagos was divided into several Archdeaconries for effective evangelical outreach under the Rt. Rev. The ceremonies were witnessed by unprecedented congregation and visitors. The Lord Bishop the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji made an Episcopal Visitation to Ojo Alaba Archdeaconry today, and he has graciously named two churches which are - Our Saviour s Anglican Church Igbonla formerly known as Anglican Church Igbonla and All Souls Anglican Church Mosafejo formerly known as Anglican Church Mosafejo Comfort Akindolire, the current Synod Lay Secretary of the Diocese. At that first meeting, it was decided that the representatives from each of the six Archdeaconries should constitute the Central Working Committee formed to work on the modalities for the take off of the proposed Diocese. Plans are on to secure a permanent structure for the Bishop's Court. ID TITLE SURNAME OTHERNAMES PHONE ... Lagos Seminary: 370: Revd. Ogunmilade now of blessed memory and became a Provisional District Church Council in 1977. His eyes were opened by God when he studied the Epistle to the Romans. Leslie Gordon Vining became Bishop of Lagos in 1940 and in 1951 the first archbishop of the newly inaugurated Province of West Africa. This historical background would not be complete without mentioning the Diocesans who over the years have laboured to build the Diocese of Lagos, which is the 'mother' Diocese to the Diocese of Lagos West. While it is appreciated that the demands on Churches in other areas of finance continue to increase, we should stand rest assured that God is no man's debtor. Records show that the number may be more. The Cathedral is at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA, Lagos The Vision and Mission Statement has since become a kind of catechism recited in all publications in the Diocese. Th., A.K.C by divine permission of the Lord Bishop of Lagos, Archbishop, Primate and Metropolitan of the Church of Nigeria, the work of evangelism and the spread of the gospel in the Diocese of Lagos flourished so much the need for a further Diocese out of the Diocese of Lagos became glaring and imperative. Reverend (Dr) Peter Awelewa Adebiyi B. Anglican church, being a church that recognizes and follows the rule of Law, the legal process of the making of a Statutory Church was properly followed and necessary documents were signed and countersigned. Bishop of Lagos West The Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji Province: Lagos Address: Adetiloye House (3rd floor),Archbishop Vining Memo, Oba Akinjobi Road GRA, PO Box 506, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Office: +234 (0)704 597 1616 Fax: +234 (0)1 493 7337 Email: Click here for email Address: www.lagoswestdiocese.org Some members have in the past six years, under the umbrella of the Covenant Seed Scheme, donated landed properties and equipments, while others volunteered to build Churches. Now of the 253 churches, there are a total of 340 clergymen. It started from the scratch. 6. The diocese's cathedral is Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, in Ikeja. The seed of the Anglican Church in Lagos was planted by the activities of liberated Africans in Sierra Leone and the Church Missionary Society, an evangelical society within the Anglican community in Great Britain that was popularly known as CMS in Nigeria. The take off of the Diocese was dramatic. So the letter and the Spirit of the Vision and Statement, which were in agreement with his own personal ambition for the new Diocese i.e. This is due to the Government rules and protocols in opening of worship places as a result of pandemic of covid-19. To ensure a sustained growth in the number of churches and worshippers within the Diocese, To continue to enhance the mode of worship, teach and peach the word of God in all our churches thereby creating worshippers fit for the kingdom of Heaven. Abraham-Odumuyiwa as the Chaplain; The Brigade Council with the Rev Sina Ayanlere as the Chaplain; Hospital and Prison Ministry with the Ven B. O. Okunnuga as the Director; and. At the Diocesan Board meeting of the Diocese of Lagos held on 13th of April 1999, the said Board gave approval to a proposal for the creation of the Diocese of Lagos West out of the Diocese of Lagos, comprising the Ikeja, Agege, Somolu, Badagry, 0)0 and Ikorodu Archdeaconries. The immediate challenge, which the Implementation Committee faced, was that there was virtually no precedent for them to follow as regard workload. ... History ⦠Later in the year 2000, more archdeaconries were inaugurated as the need arose for easy and better administration. A format was adopted and work began in earnest, within a short period after its inauguration, far reaching decisions had been taken. Th., by Divine Permission elected by translation on Wednesday 29th September One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine, as the Bishop of Diocese of Lagos West to be presently inaugurated during this Divine Service, of the other part. And to all who believe Him and who receive Him, He has given the power and special privilege to be come the sons of the living God. Provisions were made for the pre-inauguration, Inauguration and Enthronement Expenditure and other Capital and Recurrent Expenditure. We are involved in Electioneering observation and debate at the state and federal levels. Skilled in Pastoral Care, Theology, Gospel, Customer Service, and Religion. Due to prudent management, the Implementation Committee had a surplus of about N3million left after the inauguration of the Diocese". Diocese of Lagos West, Glory marching on. The Anglican Diocese of Lagos is one of 13 within the Anglican Province of Lagos, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. have-hereunto set their respective hands and seals the day and the year first above written:-, Singed and sealed: __________________________________________, Signed and Sealed: __________________________________________, Of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), P> But because God was moving ahead of the church, the decision to create the Diocese in question came from the Diocesan level. Though we had nothing to work with,' the diocese was established without the kind of stress one could have had in such a situation". --TUNE: EVELYNS 6.5.6.5.D COMPOSED BY: THE REVD. These Ministries include: Elderly Ministry with the Rev (later Ven L. L. Eso) as the Director; Youth Chaplaincy with the Rev (now Ven) OlaOluwa Adeyemi as the Chaplain; Sunday School Chaplaincy with the Rev (now Canon) Michael A.O. To assist every member in the understanding and practice of the 39 Articles of our faith. These will serve on the acting until the Synod when the substantive secretaries will be appointed. Comfort Olateju Akindolire. Implementation Committee, which has the duty to coordinate the activities of the other committees. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it This page was last edited on 27 November 2020, at 15:55 (UTC). 9: 8. At the Synod, Hon. The said Rt. In response to a question as to whether the Committee faced any problems in setting up the Diocese, Hon Justice Ogunade stated, "I can tell you that all those who worked towards the establishment of the Diocese, worked with one mind. On the 6th of February 1848, the first converts in Yorubaland were admitted by baptism into the Church of Christ at Abeokuta. Some committees were also set up. Those resolutions were passed on 19th May, 1999. In addition to cash contributions, many churches gave material donation. Climb from height to height. Festus Oluwole Segun M. A. , D. D., by Divine Permission the then Bishop of Lagos until his retirement. She is also a fellow of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West and receipt of Award of recognition from the Anglican Church of Resurrection. We recorded about 80 per cent attendance at our meetings. Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society accompanied by Andrew William arrived in Badagry on the 11th day of December, 1842. ARCHBISHOP, PRIMATE AND METROPOLITAN CHURCH OF NIGERIA. He was the Assistant Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger and became the second Bishop of Lagos. 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