NEWS BLOG

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.

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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 – 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 – Bishop James Odedeji

At the dedication of new ultra-modern Church building of Egbe Archdeaconry headquarters of the Diocese of Lagos West, Our Saviour’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