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May 20, 2021

BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES THE SYNOD 2021

The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the 1st Session of the 8th Synod. The Synod holds between Thursday, 20th May and Sunday, 23rd May, 2021 with the theme WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS (Romans 8:37).

All Synod delegates are thereby invited to attend and participate at the Synod.Posted - Admin

Nov 16, 2020

THE DECADE OF THE REIGN OF GOD - ARCHBISHOP HENRY NDUKUBA

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 “The Decade of God s Reign”Posted - Admin

Oct 27, 2020

BISHOP ODEDEJI NAMES NEW CHURCHES

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

Also, the event happened on December 7, 2019 at Satellite Archdeaconry where the Bishop christened two churches: Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit formally known as Anglican Church, Owolabi Kensington and Anglican Church of Resurrection zone 2 formerly known as Anglican Church zone.Posted - Admin

Sept 10, 2020

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH - BISHOP ODEDEJI

Many of us know the story of Martin Luther, at one time an obscure Roman Catholic monk, who entered the monastery seeking to be set free from the heavy burden of guilt he felt because of his sin. Though he was an obedient son, he found no rest for his soul in prayer and fasting and penance. His eyes were opened by God when he studied the Epistle to the Romans. As he came to Romans 1:17, he pondered the meaning of the quotation from Habakkuk 2:4.Posted - Admin

Sept 10, 2020

BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES 1-DAY VIRTUAL SYNOD FOR 2020

The Diocesan Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces a one day virtual Synod for 2020. This is the first of it kind in the history of Diocese of Lagos West. This is due to the Government rules and protocols in opening of worship places as a result of pandemic of covid-19. The virtual Synod is scheduled to take on Thursday, September 10, 2020 with the theme ‘the Just shall live by Faith’ (Rom 1:17).Posted - Admin

July 23, 2020

VENERABLE GOKE AGARA ELECTED BISHOP OF IDO ANI

The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) gladly announces the election of our amiable Dean of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), GRA, Ikeja, the Venerable and Mrs Adegoke Agara as the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ido-Ani. The election was done under God at the College of Bishop’s retreat held at the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) headquarters, St Mathias House, Duru District, Abuja.

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Jun 16, 2020

BISHOP ODEDEJI CHARGE BELIEVERS TO STAND OUT FOR GOD

True believers must dare to stand out for the Lord, dare to be different, no matter the circumstances.

This was the submission of the Rt. Revd Dr James Odedeji, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West as he delivered his sermon at a Sunday service at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos.

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2020-4-21

COVID 19 - Diocese of Lagos West Donates Palliative Items To Lagosians

The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) in continuation of her Christian Social Responsibility programme for pandemic COVID-19 lockdown extended donation of food items to people in Oworosoki, Ogudu, Ojota and Bako areas today Tuesday 21 April 2020.

The palliative programme led by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Revd James Olusola Odedeji, was taken round differentPosted - Admin

April 2, 2020

DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST DONATES MATERIALS AND MONEY TO SUPPORT THE BATTLE AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji had donated materials worth more than N5 million and undisclosed sum of money to support the fight against pandemic Corona virus in Lagos State. The materials were delivered to the Lagos State Ministry of Health on behalf of the Diocesan Bishop by the Dean of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral,Posted - Admin

Mar 26, 2020
URGENT INFORMATION TO ALL CLEEGY AND MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESE
We convey Calvary greeting to you in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our attention has just been drawn to the establishment of a new Church called Orthodox Anglican Church in Lagos.Posted - Admin

2020-1-11
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST HOLDS PRAYER CONFERENCE
The Diocese of Lagos West held a Prayer Conference on Saturday January 11, 2020 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja in Lagos. There were sessions of prayers led by clergymen. According to the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji, the purpose of the conference was to cry to God on some pressing needs of the world, the nation, the church and the families for the new year.Posted - Admin

Nov 18, 2019
BISHOP ODEDEJI COMMISSIONS 20 INDUSTIAL BORE HOLES ACROSS NIGERIA
The Rt Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji commissioned twenty (20) industrial bore holes across Lagos State and some parts of Nigeria to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) on Monday, November 2019. It is also the launching of Christian Socio Responsibility (CSR) of the Diocese. The sole aim to pragmatically evangelise our communities with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in order to prepare the nation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus ChristPosted - Admin

Nov 20, 2019
LAGOS WEST, IF YOU ABIDE IN CHRIST, GOD WILL BE YOUR REFUGE – MOST REVD NICHOLAS OKOH
At the 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Revd Dr. Nicholas Okoh charged the congregation to abide in Christ so that the Lord Jesus Christ would continue to be their refuge. He defined refuge as the shelter from ... The Primate highlighted situations that necessitated the refuge of God. For instance, when you labour with all your efforts andPosted - Admin

Oct 30, 2019
HELP FROM ABOVE - BISHOP FOREMAN NEDISON
HELP OF MAN - Classified in the Bible as vain help Ps 60:7 The help of man is false, vain and Psalm 118:8. Those who looks for help of man has settle for frustration. Nobody can dissappoint man like man. The first you think will help does not have you as number onwe in his agenda. any that seek the help invite curses from the Lord (Jer 17:5-6). Nothing limit your destiny in life than looking unto man. God will always use a man but allow Him to do it.

2. DIABOLICAL HELP - It is seen as abomination in the sight of God. (Deut 18:8-12). Inside the help of satan is calamity. inside the help of satan is death. Anytime satan gives you a fame the next things in shame.Posted - Admin

Nov 20, 2019
20TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Sunday, August 11, 2019
DIOCESAN CHORAL COMPETITION/LECTURE

Thursday â€“ Saturday, August 29-31, 2019

20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE
Sunday, September 1, 2019

DIOCESAN CHORAL COMPETITION
Sunday, October 6, 2019

PRESS COMFERENCE
Sunday, October 20, 2019

DIOCESAN COMMUNITY HYMN SINGING
Friday, October 25, 2019

20TH ANNIVERSARY VIGIL @ ARCHDEACONRY HEADQUARTERS
Tuesday â€“ Thursday, October 28 â€“ 30, 2019

TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION
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Oct 6, 2019
PRESS RELEASE
Our Diocese is 20, rejoicing in the Lord.

On 20th November 1999, the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion was inaugurated and the first Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Awelewa Adebiyi was enthroned. Since then, to the glory of God, the Diocese has become acclaimed as the fastest growing in the church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.Posted - Admin

May 18, 2019
THESE ARE PERILOUS TIMES - Bishop Dapo Asaju
The opening ceremony of the synod is always an event that every parishioner of the Anglican Communion looks forward to. For those who belong to the Diocese of Lagos West therefore, it is a unique opportunity to thank God for witnessing yet another year of stock-taking in the diocese. Beyond this, it s always an opportunity to listen to a fresh sermon from the pulpit.Posted - Admin

May 18, 2019
WORK ON NEW DLW HOSPITAL BEGINS SOON
A new DLW Medical Centre is underway, following the demolition of the former facility at Agege to give way to the standard-gauge railway line being constructed by the Federal Government.Posted - Admin

Jan 31, 2019
BISHOP ODEDEJI CELEBRTATES 50 BIRTHDAY
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. Olusola James Odedeji celebrated his 50th Birthday and 30th Anniversary of Ministerial Duties at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday January, 2019.

The Birthday Thanksgiving Holy Communion service was attended by 71 Bishops, Priests, Dignitaries acrossPosted - Admin

Jan 16, 2018
Lagos West Diocese gets committee for 2019 Election monitoring
The Lagos West Diocese of the Anglican Communion has inaugurated the 2019 election Sensitisation, Mobilisation and Observation Committee.

The committee is saddled with engaging governorship aspirants in Lagos state and conducting a debate for voters to know what they stand for before the general elections.

Unveiling the committee last week, the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. James Odedeji said the church, as the moral compass of the society, has a duty to call attention to things that could affect collectivePosted - Admin

Jan 1, 2019
BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES 2019 DIOCESAN THEME
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the 2019 Diocesan theme, God is our Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46:1). According to him, the Church of God and entire Nigeria need God to be the Refuge and Strength considering that Nigeria is going to another phase of electing the new leaders for various offices in 2019 amidst of insucurity and corruption in the country.Posted - Admin

Nov 20, 2018
LAGOS WEST CELEBRATES 19TH ANNIVERSARY
The faithful Anglicans gathered in Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja to celebrate the faithfulness of God for 19th year of inauguration of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) on Tuesday November 20, 2018. According to the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji said the Diocese had grown in all bounds and had become the envy of other Dioceses in the Church of Nigeria and beyond.Posted - Admin

Nov 20, 2018
MAKE NOISE ABOUT 2018 TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION â€“ Bishop Odedeji
The Rt Revd Dr. James Odedeji, the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos West charged the congregation at the 19th year Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West to make noise to the populace about the 2018 Triumphant Convocation using various media. The event comes up between November 27 and 31 2018 at the Diocesan Open field beside Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, IkejaPosted - Admin

May 27, 2018
CHURCH IS BUILT TO HEAR GOD â€“ Bishop James Odedeji
At the dedication of new ultra-modern Church building of Egbe Archdeaconry headquarters of the Diocese of Lagos West, Our Saviourâ€™s Anglican Church, Egbe, the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji during his sermon described the Administrative Archdeacon of Egbe, the Venerable Ariire Kolawole as an Evangelist, Teacher of the Word, vibrant, transparent dedicated man of God. He commended his effort in the completion of new ultra modern church building.Posted - Admin

May 18, 2018
MESSAGE TO LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR
Of all the States in Nigeria, Lagos State, known for its excellence and aquatic splendour, continues to maintain its lead. The State has been very lucky in its choice of leadership, most especially since the inception of the fourth republic in 1999. It has always been the latter glory being greater than the former. When the former Governor of the State served out his second tenure, many people thought it would affect the development of the State, because the out-gone Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fasola, SAN, was rated as having an outstanding performance. Little did we know that the in-coming Governor would even surpass his performance. Our dear incumbent and peoples’ Governor came and hit the ground running. Today, with just three years in the saddle, even the blindPosted - Admin

May 18, 2018
WORLD AND NIGERIA AFFAIRS
In the gospel of St. Mark 13:7-9a, the Bible says “When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and Kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. “You must be on your guard”.
When we consider the message above, vis-à-vis the occurrences all over the world today, Christians of all races must indeed be on their guard. One need not be told that the prophesies of wars and rumours of wars are already with us. Many nations are faced with challenges of famine. There were earthquakes, volcanoes, wild fire outbreaks and other hazardous occurrences even in nations where they have the technologies to abate same.
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May 18, 2018
MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD
The source of our help is both personal and impeccably competent. Thus, we are not fret over the hills, nor try to hide in their fleeting shadows — the Lord made heaven and earth. “The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth” (Psalm 97:5). Beloved, look to the Lord Who is eternal, all-powerful, and Who loves you.
The hills many look unto
Psalm 121 would have been sung as Israel approached “the hill of the Lord” to worship Him (Psalm 15:1; 24:3). But the mountain on which Israel met with God was not the only possible object of their attention. “The hills” — on which many nations worshiped their false gods — could have appeared as alluring havens of hope, or intimidating causes of concern.
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Mar 17, 2018
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEDICATED SECONDARY SCHOOL DONATED BY SAMUEL ADEGBITE FOUNDATION
Samuel Adegbite Foundation made another landmark by building a secondary school and donated it to the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion). According to the Adegbite family, they thought of giving something big for the LORD God to mark the 5th year remembrance of their late father, Samuel Igbayilola Adegbite so they approached the Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt Revd Dr. Olusola Odedeji in order to secure his permission to build a School to the glory of God. Bishop Odedeji brought them to the parcel of land in Idimu area of Lagos within the premises of St Pater s Anglican Church, IdimuPosted - Admin

Feb 13, 2018
UPRIGHT LIVING
Upright living is not negotiable for men of God because we are not the owner of the Word we are preaching. God is the owner. We are only privilege to publish it. To be upright is to stand before God.

Uprightness is asking ourselves Can I appear like this before my Maker?< br>< br> FACT TO NOTE ABOUT HOLINESS
1. To walk in holiness is to command power. Iniquity facilitates captivity. Each time you commit to unrighteousness, you have opened yourself to the attacker, the devil (Isa 59:1-2).
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Jun 29, 2017
I HAVE NO CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU – Bishop Odedeji
At the 2017 Trinity Ordination, the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji, charged the new Deacons and Priests that he had no congratulations to them because one must not congratulate somebody going to war until you retire in integrity. He further charged that they were coming to the ministry at the time when defilement is the order of the day in the Church and young priests below constituted minimum of 6years were in haste for promotion ...Posted - Admin

May 21, 2017
BISHOP ODEDEJI LAID FOUNDATION OF A NEW BISHOP SCOURT
The Climax of the third Session of the sixth Synod was the foundation laying of a new ultra modern Bishop s Court of the Diocesan Bishop of the Lagos West. After the recession from the thanksgiving service of the Synod on Sunday May 21, 2017, the dignitaries accompanied the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji to the site of the new court at Oduduwa Crescent, GRA, Ikeja in Lagos StatePosted - Admin

May 20, 2017
THE WORLD TODAY
In the 2016 general election in United States of America (USA), there were dissenting voices as regards the acceptability of the result of the election results. Mr. Donald Trump was the flag bearer of the Republican Party while the Democrats presented Mrs. Hillary Clinton, the wife of a former US President. However, one thing was very significant, Mr. Donald Trump, the Republican candidate had never been ...Posted - Admin

May 19, 2017
ARISE, SHINE FOR YOUR LIGHT IS COME (ISAIAH 60: 1)
Our Diocesan theme for this year which is also God s Charge for us this year is “Arise, shine for your light has come” taken from Isaiah 60: 1. The prophet Isaiah wrote these words 700 years before Christ, but they are not his words, rather they are divinely inspired words of comfort and consolation from God s throne to God s people. It is to Israel in the Old Testament, to the Church in the New Testament and to the Church of today. God is saying to us this year regardless of thePosted - Admin

May 20, 2017
LAGOS STATE IS INDEED A TRAIL BLAZER
The year 2017 is very remarkable in the history of our State, the Centre of Excellence and Aquatic Splendour, as it marks the golden jubilee of its existence as a state. The State was created out of the defunct Western Region in 1967. Though small in terms of land space, Lagos has continued to be a home to millions of people, where they earn their living without tribe or racial discrimination.Posted - Admin

May 19, 2017
STATE OF THE NATION
However, an 18 year old boy or girl cannot be said to be a toddler anymore. Many of them may have been in the University, while some may have graduated. Can we therefore say that our nation has matured democratically, or better still, changed for better since the inception of the 4th Republic in 1999? Have we really fared well as a nation and a people? How far have we enjoyed the dividends of democracy? What shall we say if opportunity unveils itself, of our eighteen years of uninterrupted democratic rule? Is our nation ....Posted - Admin

May 18, 2017
SYNOD PRAYER
Almighty God and our heavenly Father, who dwells in unapproachable light. We praise you and thank you for the light of your glory which shines upon your Church throughout the world at all times. We give you all the glory for all your blessings, past, present and to come, upon this Diocese, our Bishop, the Clergy and the Laity. We praise you for the third session of the sixth Synod of this Diocese.

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Mar 26, 2017
WOMEN, ARISE AND SHINE (Isaiah 60:1) – Mama Lagos West
God having created Adam in His image planted him in the garden of Eden. He had made adequate provision for all that man would need for survival. It was in a bid to assist man to be fruitful, multiply and take charge that he created a woman in Eve to be a HELPMATE assisting the man to fulfill his destiny and purpose and to get to his destination. The devil came and deceived the woman, who gave the forbidden fruit to her husband. The result was shame, nakedness, banishment, frustration. ...Posted - Admin

Mar 12, 2017
I SAW MYSELF PREACHING IN A BIG CHURCH – Bishop Odedeji
It was a memorable day at the dedication of new ultramodern building of St Paul s Anglican Church, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos as a new history was made in the Diocese of Lagos West. It was a joyous occasion for the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji, the Diocesan Bishop, the Vicar of the Church, the Venerable Chiedu Anyadi Ekpunobi and the entire congregation of the Church. According to the Vicar – We rejoice and dance because we do not find our worthiness for this rare privilege and we could not even account for how Jehovah sourced the huge financing amongst us. The atmosphere was electrifyingPosted - Admin

Mar 9, 2017
LAGOS WEST SIGNED DEED OF DOCUMENTS FOR LAND
The Diocesan Bishop, Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji made another landmark as he approved the signing of the document of the landed property acquired for Priests Estate in the Diocese of Lagos West.Posted - Admin

Jan 1, 2017
BISHOP ODEDEJI NEW YEAR MESSAGE
It gives us great joy to address Christians and non-Christians at this point in our country’s history as we again mark the birth of the Prince of Peace. It is more than two millennia since the Saviour of mankind came and departed this world but His mission remains relevant. He came to reconcile man to God. He came to set Satan’s captives free. He came to give life eternal and abundant to as many as receive him as thePosted - Admin

Jan 8, 2017
CHRIST THE ANOINTED ONE: THE ANOINTING UPON AND THE ANOINTING WITHIN
Today we celebrate the baptism of Christ at this Epiphany season and His confirmation by the descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove and the Voice from Heaven saying. This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. It was after this that He turned water into wine at Cana in Galilee and feed 5000 people and went about doing good and working miracles because God had anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and power to fulfil His life mission.Posted - Admin

Nov 22, 2016
VEN GOKE AGARA BECOMES THE DEAN OF AVMCC, IKEJA
The agitation of the people over who succeeded the Rt Revd Abel Ajibodu (Bishop of Ile-Oluji) the former Dean of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), Ikeja was calmed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji announced the Venarable Adegoke Oludare Agara as the new Dean of AVMCC during the 17th Anniversary thanksgiving service of the Diocese on Tuesday November 22, 2016.Posted - Admin

Nov 22, 2016
IT IS YOUR TURN TO TRIUMPH – BISHOP ODEDEJI
We are not created to be LOSERS. We must reject the spirit of AVERAGE because this is not the intent and purpose of God for us as a Nation, a State, a Church, Diocese, family and of course individuals. Jesus secured our victory over principalities, power, spiritual wickedness in high places and rulers of darkness when He shed His blood for us at Calvary and died for us. His rising on the third day was a TRIUMPH over satanic agenda.Posted - Admin

Nov 8, 2016
BISHOP ODEDEJI HOLDS DIOCESAN MEN FELLOWSHIP

An average Anglican is familiar with Women Organisation which comprises of Mothers Union and Women Guild. But Thursday November 8, 2016 marked the inauguration of Diocesan Men Fellowship in the Diocese of Lagos West as the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji led the men from various churches of the Diocese in powerful men’s conference with the theme the total man.

According to Bishop Odedeji, most men are to busy at the expense of their spiritual life. They left their family life to the women once they were providing for the family. He further said being a father is more than just a bread winner.

The Diocesan said the fellowship started on a low key this year with two participants from each church but in the coming years it will be opened to all men in the Diocese.

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Aug 28, 2015
ATTITUDE WILL MAKE YOU TO BE PREFERED – Bishop Odedeji
At the 2016 Diocesan Women Conference held at Caroline Adefiola Adebiyi Memorial Women Conference, Ipaja, Lagos, the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, in his sermon emphasized on the necessity of meek and quiet spirit according to 1 Peter 3:3-4. He said beauty must not come from outward adornment but on the inner beauty of the ornament of meek and gentle spirit as a result of the life of Christ in one. He also spoke on the three major qualities of meek and gentle spiritPosted - Admin

July 24, 2016
ABEL AJIBODU AND TWO OTHERS CONSECRATED BISHOPS
One cannot over emphasized the electrifying atmosphere of the Service of Consecration of Bishops and Presentation of Archbishop and Dean of the Church of Nigeria held on Sunday July 24, 2016 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos by the Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, the Primate of All Nigeria, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The Rt Revd Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu and other two Bishops were consecrated Bishops. Bishop Ajibodu was consecrated Bishop of the DiocesePosted - Admin

Aug 15, 2016
I AM GOING AS A MISSIONARY TO ILE-OLUJI DIOCESE – VEN ABEL AJIBODU
While the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ile-Oluji was expressing his appreciation during the Bishops’ hour at the 2016 Joint Clergy School of the Dioceses of Lagos West, Awori and Ijebu South West, he remarked passionately that many Bishops that called him to congratulate him from the house of Bishops told him he should express his appreciation to the his Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji. He emotionally expressed that he would always remain a son to him and that he will always come to his father housePosted - Admin

Jun 2, 2016
VEN AJIBODU ELECTED THE BISHOP OF ILE-OLUJI
It was shocking news to the Bishop-Elect of Ile-Oluji Diocese, the Venerable Abel Olu Ajibodu while on bed at around 1:30am of Thursday June 2, 2016 when he received a telephone call and he was addressed as My Lord by the caller. According to the source, he tried to correct the caller that it was not Bishop but the Dean of the Cathedral of Diocese of Lagos West. Then later another call came in congratulating him of his election as the Bishop of Ile-Oluji Diocese.Posted - Admin

May 21, 2016
ASSESSMENT CHANGED TO MISSION FUND – Bishop Odedeji
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, informed the Synod Delegates that the nomenclature ASSESSMENT is now changed to MISSION FUND. This is because most of our members are always gathering when they hear the word Assessment and they alarmed that the Diocese have come again with the heavy load.

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May 20, 2016
LAGOS WEST DIOCESE HONOURED THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE – MR. FATAI OWOSENI
The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos West Diocese, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji on behalf of Diocese of Lagos West honoured the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni for his gallant and active participation towards the rescue of the three Babington Mercury Junior Seminary (BMJS) girls whom was kidnapped at their School at Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The School Principal, Ven. Olaoluwa Adeyemi attributed the release of the girls, from the Commissioner’s fruitful effort. He commended the Commissioner s rapid response in mobilising his team and ensures the girls were release and their abductors arrestedPosted - Admin

April 3, 2015
WITH DAVID, THAT GOD IS UNQUESTIONABLE – Bishop Segun Adeyemi
According to the Rt Revd Segun Adeyemi, the Bishop of Kwara Diocese, the theme, the Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1), includes the assurance of salvation. The Psalm is a publication of experience of warriors who was lonely. It is a revelation of eternity and that it is a statement of somebody who has experience the presence of GodPosted - Admin

April 19, 2014
LAGOS WEST DIOCESE CELEBRATES EASTER IN GRAND STYLE
The atmosphere and the colour of the 2016 Jesus Festival was very magnetic and magnificent. The attendance was more than the formal editions. The parade of the Anglican Communion Brigades in their ranks was superb. Agege Archdeaconry demonstrated the 2016 Diocesan theme – THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1) in her outing and she emerged the winner of the parade. I like the red colour of Festac Archdeaconry in their large number as they addedPosted - Admin

Mar 3, 2016
VENERABLE ONAYEMI FINISHED THE ORDAINED MINISTRY WITHOUT BLEMISH – Bishop Odedeji
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji speaking at the retirement service of Venerable Onayemi, acknowledged Venerable Onayemi as a child of God, an Anglican Priest in whom there is no guile and a silent achiever who is thorough in his work. The Bishop congratulated him for officially finishing the ordained ministry gloriously without blemish. He also commented that Brother Onayemi has never allowed his spiritual garment to be perforated with the things of the world.

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April 3, 2015
LAGOS WEST OBSERVES PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) deployed over 20 buses with observers to the 27 Local Government Areas of Lagos State to observe the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections of our great country. Lagos West have been involving in election observation since 1999 both at the national and state levels but it was done this year in conjunction with Badagry and Mainland Dioceses. The observers are drawn from the clergy and laity of the Dioceses and it was headed by the Venerable Gbenga Oniye, the Archdeacon of Abule-Egba Archdeaconry of the Lagos West.Posted - Admin

May 16, 2015
WE DO NOT TAKE MONEY FROM ANY POLITICAL PARTY – Bishop Odedeji
The routine of observing the Electoral processes in Lagos State by the Diocese of Lagos West necessitated the courtesy visit of the Lord Bishop of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji to the INEC Commissioner of Lagos State, Mr. Orebiyi in his office in Yaba, Lagos. Mr. Orebiyi who had just resumed the office a week ago was very pleased with the visit and warmly received the Bishop and his entourage. The visit was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 4pm.

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Jan 4, 2015
LAGOS WEST CLERGY & WIVES RETREAT TO BEGIN THE YEAR 2015
The Diocese of Lagos West began the year in earnest as the Clergy and their wives retreated for a day, (the second day of the New Year) at the Anglican Church of the Pentecost, Festac, Lagos. The major attraction and inspiring part of the retreat was the talk delivered by Professor David Olatunji on Change Management. There was also a session of Holy Communion and prayers.

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Oct 4, 2015
LAGOS WEST BAILS OUT 6 HURSING MOTHERS
Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) bails out six nursing mothers trapped in Ilogbo Central Hospital, Ajangbadi, Lagos with five hundred and seven thousand naira. The women could not be discharged by the hospital weeks after they had been delivered of their babies because they could not afford the bill. The Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, ever caring and compassionate came to their rescue. All glory to the lord Jesus Christ.Posted - Admin

May 17, 2015
BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES SYNOD 2015
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the First Session of the Sixth Synod of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion). The Synod comes up between Thursday, May 14 2015 and Sunday, May 17 2015 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), GRA, Ikeja, Lagos and the theme is LOOKING UNTO JESUS (Heb 12:2)Posted - Admin

Oct 4, 2015
I DO NOT COLLECT ONE KOBO TO PREFER ANY PRIEST – Bishop Odedeji
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji exclaimed, ‘I do not collect one kobo because I want to prefer any priests. This he said at the Holy Communion Service of Induction of 10 new Canons and Collation of 4 news Archdeacons of the Diocese of Lagos West held on Sunday October 4, 2015 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.Posted - Admin

Jan 15, 2015
BISHOP ODEDEJI ORDAINS 15 AT TRINITY ORDINATION
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), The Rt. Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji ordained nine new deacons and six new priests at a colourful ceremony of Trinity Ordination held at Anglican Church of the Ascension, Opebi, Lagos today.Posted - Admin

Nov 20, 2015
BISHOP ODEDEJI INAUGURATES ROYAL GEM AND VESSELS FELLOWSHIP
The tempo of pursuing the three fold agenda of the Lord Bishop of Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji is in alarming rate. The Youth Development and Empowerment are becoming the topmost priority of the Diocesan and it’s being pursued holistically with so many events unfolding. To mark the 16th Anniversary of the Diocese on Friday, November 20, 2015, another history was made as he inaugurated the Royal Gems and Vessels Fellowship. One may ask what is this Royal Gems and Vessels and why the need of it? As they filed out with Mama Lagos West, Mrs Lydia Olukemi Odedeji to the altarPosted - Admin

Jan 1, 2015
2015 PROPHETIC PRAYER
“They looked unto Him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” (Psalms 34:5).

This year 2015, you will never experience shame, misfortune and disappointment and everything in life will answer to you for increase and prosperity in the name of Jesus. There shall be speedy recovery in every area of your life. The Lord will satisfy you early with His goodness and favour in the name of Jesus Christ. The name of the Lord will defend you and be a strong tower to you and your family in all your journeys in the name of Jesus Christ.Posted - Admin

Nov 18-21, 2014
LAGOS WEST CRUSADES IN 4-DAY TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the second edition of 4-Day Triumphant Convocation Crusade which comes up between Tuesday November 18 and Friday November 21, 2014 at the Diocesan Field besides the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, South West of Nigeria at 6:00pm daily. The theme of this great event is Moving Forward (Exodus 14:13). The Most Revd Edmund Akanya, the Archbishop of Kaduna Province and the Bishop of Kebbi Diocese will be ministering at the eventPosted - Admin

Jul 05, 2014
IT IS BETTER TO BE POSTED TO DIOCESES WHERE THERE ARE BOKO HARAM – MOST REVD EDMUND AKANYA
The atmosphere of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral GRA, Ikeja, Lagos was charged with awesomeness of the presence of God as the Most Revd Edmund Akanya declared the Word of God at the 2014 Trinity Ordination and induction and institution of new Canons of the Diocese of Lagos West performed by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji. The Most Revd Akanya who is the Bishop of Kebbi and the Archbishop of Kaduna Province led the newly deaconedPosted - Admin

Feb 2, 2014
AVMCC PEOPLE ALSO NEED THE GOSPEL – BISHOP ODEDEJI
The Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji installed Venerable and Mrs Abel Ajibodu as the 4th Dean of the Cathedral on Sunday February 2, 2014 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos at a 10am Holy Communion Service. He preached the sermon at this maiden institution, induction and installation of Dean in his Episcopacy. The auditorium was crowded with worshippers, well wishers and families of the new Dean and newly installed six Canons of the Cathedral. There were 14 Bishops including the Archbishop of Lagos, the Most Revd Prof Adebayo Akinde in attendancePosted - Admin

May 19, 2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI SPOKE ON HIS OUR VISION AND THE ROAD SO FAR
On our assumption of office as the 2nd Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, particularly during the One-Day Synod held on 3rd October, 2013, we shared our vision with the Church, namely: Spiritual Growth of Members, Aggressive/Pragmatic Evangelism and Youth Development. We are happy to inform the Church that the Diocese is indeed on course. Aside the well packaged and Spirit-led Triumphant Convocation which was held in the last quarter of 2013, many more spiritualPosted - Admin

May 19, 2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI CLOSES SYNOD 2014 WITH PREFERMENT
The 3rd Session of the 5th Synod, which is the maiden full synod of the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji, closes in a glamorous way because the Bishop puts smiles on the faces of some priests. The matins service was fully attended by the legal luminaries led by the Hon Justice Ogunade and other eminent personalities across the Diocese. It was indeed a joyous occasion for the Bishop and the entire Diocese.Posted - Admin

2014
2014 BISHOP S CHARGE
With this salutation from Apostle Paul to the Ephesian Churches, we warmly welcome you all to the 3rd Session of our Fifth Synod with the theme “......We will serve the Lord”. Joshua 24:15.

We return all thanks and praises unto God, who has been our Pillar of support since we took up the mantle of leadership of this great Diocese. May His praises never depart from our mouth, in the name of our Lord Jesus ChristPosted - Admin

May 15, 2014
LAGOS WEST DIOCESAN SYNOD
The Diocese of Lagos West announces her 3rd Session of the 5th Synod. The Synod will come up between Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th 2014 and the theme is WE WILL SERVE THE LORD. (Joshua 24:15).

The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos west, the Rt. Rev. James Olusola Odedeji has redirected me to inform you on the above as follows:Posted - Admin

April 19, 2014
LAGOS WEST CELEBRATES EASTER IN FANFARE
Many remembered the Jesus Festival of old Lagos Diocese at Easter as the Diocese of Lagos West celebrated the maiden edition of Jesus Festival on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Diocesan Field beside the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. It was such a memorable day that people pleaded the Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Revd James Olusola Odedeji to make it an annual event. According to the Bishop, if such is not organized to meet the spiritual needs of our people, they wouldPosted - Admin

Feb 24, 2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI CELEBRATES 1 YEAR OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
It’s just like yesterday when the news reached the entire Diocese of Lagos West of the election of Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji as the second Bishop of the Diocese on Wednesday January 9, 2013. The current of the jubilation cannot be overemphasised. He was consecrated on Sunday February 28, 2013 at the Cathedral of St Jude, Ebute-Meta, Lagos and then served as the Bishop Co-Adjuctor with the retired Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr Peter Awelewa Adebiyi until Sunday April 28, 2013 when he was enthroned as the second BishopPosted - Admin

Oct 30, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEDICATES VICARAGE IN OLDEST CHURCH
It sounds unbelievable that a parish Church established about 130years ago had no befitting vicarage. This is the case of St Peter’s Anglican Church, Isheri-Oke in Ikeja Archdeaconry of the Diocese. This Church was established in 1884 with the vicarage in 1887. The building still stands strong in the valley of the border of Lagos with Ogun State beside the River Ogun. Many great Priests lived in this oldest vicarage in the Diocese of Lagos WestPosted - Admin

2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI SETS OUT TO WORK
The Rt. Revd. James Olusola Odedeji began his work in earnest as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West. The Diocese was zoned in his schedule of his familiarisation tour which began with the visit to Ikeja and Agege Zones. The Ikeja Zone comprises of Ikeja, Opebi and Oshodi Archdeaconries while Agege Zone has Agege, Ojodu, Iju, Abule-Egba Archdeaconries. Within two weeks, he had been able to cover seven Archdeaconries. He was accompanied by the thirty Administrators and some other priests of the Diocese.Posted - Admin

Feb 2, 2014
VEN AND MRS ABEL AJIBODU IS INSTALLED AS DEAN OF AVMCC, IKEJA
It was a memorable day for the worshippers of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA Ikeja as the 4th Dean of the great Cathedral was installed. The Ven and Mrs Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu were officially instituted, inducted and installed as Dean on Sunday February 2, 2014 in a service that witnessed 14 Bishops including Archbishop, dignitaries across the nation and of the Diocese of Lagos West. The whole auditorium was packed full with an overflow outside. The Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji, the Bishop of Lagos West who was the Dean until his electionPosted - Admin

Jan 4, 2014
VEN AND MRS ABEL RESUMES AS DEAN OF AVMCC, IKEJA
The members of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral GRA, Ikeja gave a warm welcome to the Venerable and Mrs Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu as they resumed officially as the Dean of the great Cathedral of the Diocese of Lagos West. The appointment of the Ven Abel Ajibodu was announced officially during the 14th anniversary celebration of the Diocese by the Lord Bishop, the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji. Despite it was a working hour sizable members of the congregation were in attendance to receive their new DeanPosted - Admin

Nov 20, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI PREFERED 8 ARCHDEACONS AND 5 CANONS
As part of the maiden anniversary of the Diocese of the Lagos West, the Bishop, the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji preferred some of his clergy. It was also an opportunity for him to announce the Dean of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA. The following is the list of the new preferment made by the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji at the 14th Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West.Posted - Admin

Nov 15, 2013
I DECIDED TO ENTER MY OWN SHOES NOT ANYBODY – BISHOP ODEDEJI
On Friday, November 15, 2013, the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji granted to be interviewed by the Press men from four media houses in Nigeria namely; Guardian Newspaper, The Nation, Punch and Flash on some issues. Get the latest press release. It is human madness to say a man and a man will marry and a woman will marry a woman. It is part of the devil intervention in the world. The Church is sleeping so the devil is replacing the good with evilPosted - Admin

Oct 3, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI SPOKE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION
At the 1-Day Synod of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. During his Presidential Charge, he spoke extensively on the state of the nation and Lagos StatePosted - Admin

Oct 3, 2013
BISHOP HOLDS ONE DAY SYNOD
On this note therefore, we return all honour, glory, adoration and majesty unto our God for all His goodness and loving kindness upon our Diocese. Precisely on Wednesday, 9th of January, 2013 the news of our election filtered into our Diocese with unprecedented jubilation and words of encouragement from both the house of Clergy and Laity.Posted - Admin

July 7, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEACONED 7 AND PRIESTED 16
On Sunday, 7th of July, 2013 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, was a glorious and memorable day in the life of the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji when he deaconed 7 and priested 16 during the Trinity Ordination Service. The ceremony was the first of his kind in his episcopacy as the second bishop of the Diocese. It was a unique ceremony because 7 Deacons was made on the 7th day of the 7th month. What a coincidence!Posted - Admin

Feb 13, 2013
SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE UNDERGRADUATE
A family in the Anglican Church of the Ascension, Opebi, Lagos in Opebi Archdeaconry of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) is offering a scholarship scheme for the youth in the parishes of Opebi Archdeaconry who are currently undergraduates in a university or a polytechnic. The scheme will add one new beneficiary each year. Subject to satisfactory performance, each scholarship will be for the duration of the course. The eligible courses are Medicine and related courses, Engineering and related courses, Sciences, Business Management and related courses.Posted - Admin

Feb 24, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI IS ENTHRONED AS LAGOS WEST BISHOP
The journey to enthronement since the consecration of the Rt. Revd. Olusola James Odedeji on Sunday February 24, 2013 ended on Sunday April 28, 2013. The Rt Revd Dr Olusola James Odedeji is fully enthroned as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West.

The Archbishop of the Eccleclestical Province of Lagos, the Most Revd Prof. Bayo Akinde presided over the Enthronement Service. In attendance, there were 39 Bishops (including Archbishops) of the Church of NigeriaPosted - Admin

Feb 9, 2013
VEN ODEDEJI IS ELECTED BISHOP OF LAGOS WEST
The Rt Revd Dr Peter Awelewa Adebiyi in one of his sermon during the Synod 2012, enjoined every member of the Diocese to join him in prayers for a good successor. He explained that the choice of a successor belongs to the Church of Nigeria and so members should all pray for the Church so that whoever comes here will see our church as a place where he will settle down to work; where he will work in accordance to the slogan of the church - tell the story, keep the faith. “You cannot tell the story without keeping the faith. Neither can you keep the faith without telling the story. We are preaching Christ for all nationsPosted - Admin

Jun 30, 2010
ODEDEJI BECOMES THE DEAN
After one and half years of no Dean in the Cathedral of Lagos West Diocese, Venerable Olusola James Odedeji became the 3rd Dean of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja. The nomination and election was done on the Wednesday, June 30th, June at the Standing Committee of the Cathedral. Ven J.O. Odedeji is to resume as Dean immediately on Thursday, July 1st, 2010.Posted - Admin

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