Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi Unfolds 'The Spirit Of Lagos' To CAN & PFN Nigeria

By Perekeme Odon

The gospel is a holistic message with implications for all areas of life, including how Christians engage the political process. Politics is a means of effecting great change and must be engaged by Christians who love their neighbours. This involves the young and the old, rich and poor, male and female.

Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi
President, The Voice Of His Word Ministries

Government plays a role in the work of God’s kingdom on earth. The good government encourages an environment conducive for people living peaceably, whereas bad government fosters unrest and instability. It is, therefore, encouraging to hear that the Church is now very ready to encourage and inspire Christians to get involved in politics and public life as opposed to the earthly allegiances which may separate us; and more serious on the achievement of sustainable development goals in Nigeria by implementing projects aimed at overcoming poverty, access to education and community development.

PFN & CAN Members On The High Table

The Voice Of His Word Ministries, organizer of the annual APOSTOLIC ROUND TABLE- ART 2020; in conjunction with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN), The Gracious Church, Pastored by Pastor Kayode Adeshoga, The Trinity House, Pastored by, Pastor Ituah Ighodalor and in collaboration with PVC. Naija will be hosting a two-day expository conference on ACT 20:20, with the theme, “THE SPIRIT OF LAGOS: A NEW GENERATION” on January 13 and 14 2020.

Chairman, CAN Lagos State, Re, Dr, Alex Bamgbola

The two-day event whose Chief Host is the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will take place at the Living Rock Gospel Church, No 1, Tinuade Adepegba Street, Off Agbe Road, Abule-Egba, Lagos, would witness Christians and church leaders under the preached word that are designed for practical instruction and collaboration for a time of refreshed and refilled fellowship that will be sure to spur us on to love and do good deeds.

PFN Lagos Chairman, Bishop Shola Ore Addressing Participants At The Event

The morning and evening session event is aimed specifically for Christians to educate, encourage, equip, to lead with excellence, empower the next generation and use their creativity to bring life-change to our world by building upon the foundation of the Holy Scriptures for the work of ministry and for the glory of God. 

On December 31, 2019, an emergency strategic the plenary pre-conference breakout session was called by the PFN Chairman, Lagos State to afford the convener of ART 2020, and facilitator of The Spirit of LAGOS, Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi, the opportunity to unveil the project at Agape Generation International Church, Mende, Maryland, Lagos State, that saw notable leaders of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and Christians Association of Nigeria from all 19 Provinces free-associating and conversing on specific subjects of the broad theme of the main conference.

A Cross Section Of PFN & CAN Members Present

The convener, Apostle Dr Akinyemi welcomed everyone to the strategically selected gathering after prayers and in his opening remark thanked the presence of the CAN Chairman Lagos state, Rev. Dr Alex Bamgbola for the dynamics and creativity he brought to leadership; and the PFN Chairman Lagos State, Bishop Olushola Ore who have shown so much love and encouragement to them.

“Thank you so much, my fathers, for been here. I know that it’s not all palatable when you have to hear about some of the things that are said of me". The Apostolic Round Table this year is titled the Spirit of LAGOS, LAGOS, in this context means; Leaders After God’s Own Spirit’. There can’t be good governance except we have leaders after God’s own spirit. There are lots of people whose spirits are disconnected from God.” He stated.

PFN Lagos State Chairman, Bishop Shola Ore & Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

He said the priority of the conference is to strategize on how to raise these qualities of leaders, identify them, equip them and set them forth. “I have no issue with people God has privileged ahead to be in one political position or the other, but I realize that every time we say a Christian is needed, the Church is hardly consulted. It is still among the politicians using their yardstick to pick one. We need to go back to the local structure because every building must be built from the bottom to the top and not the reverse.”

The Chairman, PFN Lagos State, Bishop Sola Ore who moderated the event thanked the Chairman, CAN Lagos State for having his presence around with so short a notice and prayed for him to live long. “ First of all, I want to thank God for our lives and for the honours you have given to God. A man came to me with vision, boldness and the concern that he has about the body of Christ when it comes to governance. There are certain things that I don’t know that some of you know that you will share with us. This nation can never be delivered unless Lagos takes the centre stage.” He affirmed.

(l-r) Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Rev. Dr Alex Bamgbola & Rev. Mrs Joy Akinyemi

The Chairman, CAN Lagos State, Rev. Dr Alex Bamgbola additionally thanked the Lord for making it conceivable for him to be there. “I thank you for giving me the opportunity to say a word. God is raising a man to wake us up, and the way things are happening, we ministers of God are already under siege.  If we don’t move, lift our eyes and look unto God in oneness and in unity, our children will suffer, that is why we must take responsibility to make true change happen for the Nigerian masses.”

There was also the question and answer session that is designed to enabled participants to ask topical questions to help them carry out responsible, and rewarding lives affecting Christians by building relationships across political parties lines, as we seek to put God's kingdom before tribal and bitter politics.

(l-r) Bishop Dr Praise Oliver, Pst. Samuel Afilaka and Others

Present at the event are Chairman, PFN Lagos State, Bishop Sola Ore, Chairman, CAN Lagos State, Rev. Dr Alex Bamgbola, Deputy Chairman, CAN Lagos State Apt. Eyinnaya Okwuonu, Rev. Mrs Joy Osawaru-Akinyemi, Rev. Collins Imozemhe, Evang Bolarinwa Akinniyi, Treasurer PFN Lagos State, Rev. Fola Olusanya, Commander Peter Olabode, Rev. Dr Peace Goodey, Pst Ojo and Pst. Mrs Taiwo Olukunimi, Bishop Femi Soneye, Pst. Samuel Afilaka, the Chairman of the hosting Province of the event, Rev Olatunde Soyemi and his Vice, Pst. Okpanachi Simon. Present also are Bishop Dr Praise Oliver, Apt James Iyanda, Apt. Akin Akindejoye, Bishop Theophilus Ajose, Pst. Obinna Egbuonu, Apt. George Anselem, Pst. Daniel Ayuba, Bishop Mark E. Omonze, Dr Adeyandu Jacob Olusegun, Apt. Dr Iyke Ejiaku, Dr Mrs Maxwell, Chairman Ojo PFN, Apt. Dr Patrick Utulu and Apt. Tonye Oliver,

Others include Abayomi Agbede-Daniels, Mandy Nwachukwu, Shiloh Akinyemi, Bishop Oladiti, Evang. Adebola Olateju, Pst. Abolanle Fashuwape, Pst. John Bello, Apt. Ifeanyi Amaechi, Bishop Ogadeji Felix, Pst. Jonathan Odianah, Evang. Adewole Dorcas Nihinlola, Prophetess Dr Ijeoma Okeke, Rev. Dotun Joshua Olaoye, Pst. Segun Adeyemi JP, Rev. Hon. Kehinde Ayobamidele Robert and the media.

Arrival Of Guests and Signing Of attendance Register

Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi & Rev. Mrs Joy Osawary-Akinyemi

(l-r) Dr Henry Obidi, Pst. Abolanle Fashuwape, Dr Bolaji Akinyemi,
Rev. Mrs. Joy Akinyemi, Mandy Nwachukwu and Abayomi Agbede-Daniels

(l-r) Apostle George Anselem, Rev. Fola Olusanya & Rev. Dr Alex Bamgbola

(l-r) Apostle Tonye Oliver, Apostle James Iyanda & Bishop Femi Soneye

PFN Lagos State Chairman, Bishop Sola Ore addressing Participants

(l-r) Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Rev. Fola Olusanya & Rev. Mrs Joy Akinyemi

CAN Chairman, Lagos State Addressing Guests Present

(l-r) Pastor Okpanachi Simon, Bishop Dr Praise Oliver & Apostle James Iyanda

(l-r) Apt James Iyanda, Bishop Dr Praise Oliver, Pst. Samuel Afilaka & Bishop Femi Soneye

PFN Lagos State Chairman, Bishop Sola Ore Endorsing 'The Spirit Of Lagos' T-shirt

Rev. Dotun Joshua Olaoye & Pst Segun Adeyemi JP

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(l-r) Pastor John Bello, Apostle Ifeanyi Amaechi & Bishop Ogadeji Felix

Rev. Collins Imozemhe, & Evangelist Bolarinwa Akinniyi

Rev. Fola Olusanya & Commander Peter Olabode

Rev. Hon. Kehinde Ayobamidele Robert

Apostle Dr Iyke Ejiaku and Dr Mrs Maxwell

(l-r) Bishop Oladiti, Evang. Adebola Olateju & Apostle James Iyanda

Pastor Ojo Olukunimi Asking A Question

Bishop Oladiti & Apostle James Iyanda

(l-r) Rev. Collins Imozemhe, Pastor Samuel Afilaka, & Dr Patrick Utulu

Pastor Abolanle Fashuwape & Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Pst. Obinna Egbuonu

Pastor Jonathan Odianah and Evangelist Adewole Dorcas Nihinlola

Abayomi Agbede-Daniels & Mandy Nwachukwu

(l-r) Abayomi Agbede-Daniels, Mandy Nwachukwu & Shiloh Akinyemi

(l-r) Apt. Tonye Oliver, Rev. Dotun Joshua Olaoye, Pst Segun Adeyemi JP & Rev. Dr Peace Goodey

Rev. Hon. Kehinde Ayobamidele Robert Asking Questions

Rev. Fola Olusanya Making A Contribution

Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi Addressing Members Of CAN & PFN

Dr Henry Obidi, Pst. Abolanle Fashuwape & Apostle Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi,

The Meeting

(l-r) Apostle. Akin Akindejoye, Pastor. Mrs Taiwo & Pastor Ojo Olukunimi

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Treasurer, PFN Lagos state, Rev. Dr Peace Goodey

Pst. Obinna Egbuonu Addressing Members

Bishop Femi Soneye Addressing Members Of PFN & CAN

Chairman, PFN Ojo, Dr Patrick Utulu Addressing The participants

Bishop Theophilus Ajose In The Question & Answer Section

(r-l) Prophetess Dr Ijeoma Okeke, Dr Adeyandu Jacob Olusegun,
Bishop Dr Mark E. Omonze & Pst. Daniel Ayuba

(l-r) Dr Henry Obidi, Rev. Mrs Joy Akinyemi, Bishop sola Ore & Apt. Dr Bolaji Akinyemi

A Cross Section Of The Pre Conference Meeting

(l-r) Dr Henry Obidi, Rev. Mrs Joy Akinyemi, Pst. Abolanle Fashuwape & Commander Peter Olabode

A Cross Section Of Members of CAN & PFN

PFN & CAN Members Present At The Meeting

Pastor Okpanachi Simon

(l-r) Shiloh Akinyemi, Dr Henry Obidi, Pst. Abolanle Fashuwape Dr Bolaji Akinyemi,
Rev. Mrs Joy Akinyemi, Mandy Nwachukwu and Abayomi Agbede-Daniels

Pastor. Mrs Taiwo & Pastor Ojo Olukunimi

A Cross Section Of The meeting