Bishop Ajayi Adewole Visits IBA Archdeaconry

Bishop Adewole set out on this visit just 7 days after his enthronement on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Cathedral Church of Pentecost, Festac. His expectation was surpassed, according to him, on the visits. According to the Diocesan, the visit was an eye-opener to see what God is about to do in the Diocese. He charged the parishioners of the churches to hold on to their faith and be ready for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bishop Adewole said in the churches that it is Anglican tradition that when a new bishop is enthroned in the diocese, he must visit the churches for the parishioners to know him and for him also to know the churches. He further stressed that he had not come now to solve problems but for the people to know their new bishop. He said he will later schedule to worship with churches on Sundays or any other service day to see to their needs. Iba Archdeaconry has the highest number of churches in the Lagos Southwest Diocese, with 16 churches. The churches were visited for two days, between December 1 and 2, 2025. The Diocesan was accompanied by the dignitaries and clergy of the Archdeaconry. The Diocesan showered encomiums on the Administrative Archdeacon, the Venerable & Mrs Christopher Nosike for wonderful preparation within the short notice. He also appreciated the clergy of the Archdeaconry for their support. The Churches visited are Bishop James Johnson Memorial Anglican Church, Okoko; St Paul's Aiyetoro; All Saints Church, Ijanikin; St Paul's Church, Isashi; Anglican Church, Femi Close; and Holy Trinity Isashi, Anglican Church, Peace Estate, Anglican Church, Igbehinadun, St Matthew's, Victory Estate, St Mark's Church, Iba New Site, St Luke's Church Okemoro, Rotimi Otusile Memorial Anglican Church, Iba, Our Saviour's Church, Iba, St Luke's Igbo-Elerin, Anglican Church of the Living Faith Agboroko, and Epiphany Church Iba.

Written By: Revd Oluwole Ibikunle DLWS Communication/Media Director