Rev Sam Aboyeji was elected the fifth General Overseer (G.O) of Foursquare Gospel Church which started in Nigeria in 1955.

Born on December 26, 1960, Aboyeji retired in March 2010 from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) to become a full-time minister of the church.

“The new General Overseer has been the Senior Pastor of the church’s Olu of Warri’s Palace since 2001 and the Warri District Overseer/Mid-West Region Coordinator since 2006 and 2011 respectively where he was rated the best District Overseer of the church for three consecutive years,” Ugbaja said.

“He is also a member of the Board of both the Home and Foreign Missions and the National Executive Council of the church. He joined the Foursquare Church in 1988 and served the movement in various leadership capacities before he was ordained a minister of the church in 2001.

“Rev. Samuel Aboyeji started his working career with the premier stockbroking firm in Nigeria, the Nigerian Stockbrokers Limited (NSL), a subsidiary of NAL Merchant Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc) from 1987 to 1992 where he trained as a stockbroker and licensed as an authorized dealing clerk of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1989.

“He left Nigerian Stockbrokers Ltd (NSL) to join Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) (Corporate Treasury) in 1992 as an Investment Analyst with responsibility for money and capital market investments of the Pension Fund.

“He was a pioneer staff of Shell Trustees Nigeria Limited where he had responsibility for building and managing its capital market portfolio until his transfer to the Community Relations department of SPDC in Warri in the year 2000.”

Ugbaja said that expectations are high from the church members and the Christian community that Aboyeji will build on the achievements of the church’s past leaders, particularly the work of Felix Meduoye, the outgoing general overseer.

“Rev. Sam Aboyeji holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu; B.sc. (Hons) in Economics from the University of Ilorin; and an MBA in Financial Management and Accounting from the University of Lagos. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and a member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC),” the statement read.

“He is married to Rev. (Mrs.) Olabisi T. Aboyeji, a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist, who has been in full-time ministry with him since 1993 and they are blessed with four grown-up children – Iyanuoluwa, Iyinoluwa, Ifeoluwa and Ireoluwa.”

Rev Olayemi Johnson Ayoko became the second resident pastor and District coordinator of the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba, in 2020.

“The resident pastor who became a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in 1992 has been the Pastor in charge of the foursquare gospel church Etche (1996-1999) and the Minister in charge of the Foursquare Gospel church Rukpokwu (2000-2006). He was the Zonal Superintendent and senior pastor of the foursquare gospel church Mgbuoba(2006-2012). He was ordained as a minister in November 2003 and installed as the missionary District Overseer of Yenagoa District on 25 November 2012 and the state pastor for Bayelsa State.

“He is the District Coordinator for Yaba District (2020 till date) and the ministerial overseer for Internal Ministry, House Fellowship, and the Media Department.

“Rev. Olayemi Johnson Ayoko has worked in several organizations holding leadership and managerial positions such as Deputy Dean at DOF Institute of Catering and Hotel Management (1991-1992). He therefore moved to Nik-Nak Nigeria Limited Port Harcourt as manager (1992-1994). He became the Managing Director of Agape and Synergy Nigeria Limited (1995-2000). All positions he faithfully managed and combined with his ministerial assignments until he received the call from God to go into full ministry which he obeyed and resigned.

“Rev. Olayemi Johnson Ayoko holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu; and a certificate in Theology Education by Extension (1994), B.sc. (Hons) in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Calabar (1989) and holds a certificate from the Academy of Leadership and Future Studies (2010).

“He got married to Pastor. (Mrs.) Eunice Oluwatoyin Ayoko, in the year 1997, and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Rev. Ndubuisi Christopher Osuoha is an assisting minister of the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Rev. Ndubuisi Osuoha became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1988.

“He is the ministerial overseer of the events and special services of the foursquare gospel church yaba and also the ministerial overseer of the telephone counseling ministry. He is also a member of the marriage affairs ministry and in charge of the registry and records of the foursquare gospel church yaba.

“Rev. Ndubuisi Christopher Osuoha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu (2004)

“He got married to Pastor. (Mrs.) Beauty Erhuvwuoghene Osuoha, in the year 2001 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Rev Olalekan Ganiyu Olatunbi is an assisting minister of the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“He became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1994 and was the pioneering pastor Foursquare Gospel Church railway compound (2003-2009). He was ordained as a minister in November 2013.

“He is the coordinator of Life Theology at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Rev. Olalekan Ganiyu Olatunbi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu (1999); and a certificate in Theology Education by Extension, a Higher National Diploma in Arts (HND) from the Yaba College of Technology, a Bachelor’s of Science Degree (B.Sc. (Hons)) in Graphics Arts from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (2009).

“He is single .”

Rev Samson Olajide Aleoluwa is an assisting minister at the foursquare gospel church Yaba.

“Rev Samson Olajide Aleoluwa became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1997. He was ordained as a minister in November 2013.

“He was the minister in charge of the foursquare gospel church chevron church satellite town (1997-2000). He is the minister in charge of our Yoruba chapel. He is the ministerial overseer of the prayer ministry of the foursquare gospel church. He is the ministerial overseer of special events at the foursquare gospel church yaba.

“Rev. Samson Olajide Aleoluwa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu; (2000).

“He got married to (Mrs.) Christianah Oluwatoyin Aleoluwa, in the year 1991 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Rev. Olurotimi Paul Idowu became the first coordinating pastor of the youth church of the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Rev. Olurotimi Paul Idowu became a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in 2001. He was ordained as a minister in the year 2021.

“He is the coordinating pastor of the youth church, Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba. He is the minister in charge of the Marriage Affairs Ministry.

Rev. Olurotimi Paul Idowu has worked in several organizations holding leadership and managerial positions. He worked as a Legal Assistant at Leadway Assurance Company Limited (July 1999-Aug 2001), Legal Officer at FBN (Merchant Bankers) Limited Lagos Nigeria (Aug 2001- Nov 2003), as Assistant Manager (Legal Services), at Platinum Bank Limited (Nov 2003- Aug 2004). Legal Counsel at T.A Solicitors, South Tottenham, London, UK (Oct 2005-May 2006). He was Deputy Manager (Legal and Regulatory Unit) at Eco Bank Nigeria PLC (Jan 2007-July 2007), He was also a Manager (Legal Services) at Oando PLC (Aug 2007-Sept 2008). Chevron Nigeria Limited, Gas and Contracts Unit (2008-May 2018), Head Joint Venture and Litigation Unit Warri Office (2018-2020), Senior Attorney (March 2020 till Date)

“Rev. Olurotimi Paul Idowu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu;(2022) and a certificate in Theology Education by Extension (2017), Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) (1997) and ranked first overall in a class of 180 students and won 9 prizes at convocation, Barrister at Law (Second Class Upper Division) from the Nigerian Law School (BL) (1998-1999). Master of Laws (International Environment and Natural Resources Law with Merit Grade) (LL.M) from the University College London (UCL), United Kingdom, (Sept 2004-Aug 2005).

“He got married to Pastor. (Mrs.) (Dr) Jadesola Atinuke Idowu, in the year 2000, and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor Eunice Oluwatoyin Ayoko is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor Eunice Oluwatoyin Ayoko became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1997and has been the Pastor in charge of the foursquare gospel church Ekeki branch Yenagoa and the Minister in charge of the Foursquare Gospel Church Yenagoa and the Zonal Superintendent of Kpansia zone, Yenagoa District (2015-2020). She was licensed as a minister of the foursquare gospel church in November 2019.

“She is currently the ministerial overseer of the welfare ministry of the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor. Eunice Oluwatoyin Ayoko holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu; (2016), a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Adekunle Ajasin University (2015).

“She got married to Rev. Olayemi Johnson Ayoko, in the year 1997 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor (Mrs.) Beauty Erhuvwuoghene Osuoha is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor Beauty Erhuvwuoghene Osuoha became a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in 1991. She was licensed as a minister of the foursquare gospel church in 2019.

“She is currently a member of the marriage and family affairs ministry. She is also in charge of the Entrepreneurship unit of the personal development empowerment ministry at the foursquare gospel church yaba.

“Pastor (Mrs.) Beauty Erhuvwuoghene Osuoha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu; (2005).

“She got married to Rev. Ndubuisi Christopher Osuoha, in the year 2001 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor Austin Obetoh is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor Austin Obetoh became a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in 1990 and became a minister in 2019. He has served in several positions in his local church and at the national level.

“He was the protocol coordinator of the foursquare gospel church yaba. He is currently the National Coordinator of the protocol of the foursquare gospel church in Nigeria.

“He got married to (Mrs.)  Oluwasayo Obetoh, in the year 2009 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

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Pastor Oladele Ogunyale is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel church Yaba.

“Pastor Oladele Ogunyale became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1997.

“He is an assisting minister of the teen’s chapel and also holds several positions at the district level of the Yaba District.

“Pastor Oladele Ogunyale holds a certificate in Theology Education by Extension (2017), a National Diploma (ND) in Business Administration from the Polytechnic Ibadan (2003), B.sc (Hons) in Business Administration from the Lagos State University (LASU) (2009), Associate of the National Institute of Marketing (2012), Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) (2016)

“He got married to (Mrs.) Modupe Ogunyale, in the year 2008 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor John Osaka Adara became is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor John Osaka Adara became a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in 1993 and a minister in the year 2020

“He is the head of the ministry of the follow-up administration ministry. He is the prayer coordinator for pastors at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba. He is the ministerial overseer for prayer ministry at the foursquare gospel church yaba. He is the assistant chairperson for yaba bible study committee.

“Pastor John Osaka Adara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu;(2020) a Master’s in Leadership from LIFE Theological Seminary (2022), Diploma in computer studies (Atlas College Surulere (1989). He is also a certified real estate consultant.

“He got married to (Mrs.) Florence Adara, in 1992, and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor Simon Adedoyin was appointed the Ministerial Overseer and the Pastor in charge of the Children’s Chapel in July 2019.

Born on November 1, 1975, Simon has been involved with the Children’s Ministry since 1991 when he was a teenager.

Uncle Simon as he is fondly called has served on several committees both at the Local church and National level and has been involved in church planting as a youth in this church. While working in the children’s ministry, he was also involved in Junior Hi and Senior Hi Crusaders. He was Evangelism Secretary and Vice President of Senior Hi Crusaders in 1996 and 1997 respectively which had evolved to today’s Teen’s church.

Pastor Simon has been involved in the Children’s Ministry at a local level, District level, and National level. He was a one-time National Bible Club Coordinator, Mission and Evangelism Coordinator, and Assistance National Children Ministry Coordinator. He is currently the Yaba District Children Coordinator, National Children Mission and Evangelism Coordinator, and Head of ICT in the National Children Ministry.

Pastor Simon started his working career with 21^st Century Technologies Limited, Lagos as an External Line Plant (ELP) Engineer in 2005 and later joined Yaba College of Technology, ICT unit as a specialist in charge of the Fiber optics network of the school in 2011 and till date. He also does ICT and Solar energy consultancy and management.

In 2004, he received his HND degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Yaba College of Technology, and in 2015, he graduated with a PGD from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State and then proceeded for his M. Eng degree in Information and Communication Engineering where he graduated in October 2017 in Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State. He also holds a Certificate in Christian Ministry from L.I.F.E. Theological Seminary, Ikorodu in 2018.

He is a COREN-certified engineer with expertise in fiber optics deployment for internet broadband access, Solar Energy Solutions, and Surveillance systems.

“He is married to Pastor (Mrs.) Ifetayo Adedoyin a Chartered Human Resources Personnel who also works in the Children’s Chapel and their union is blessed with two boys; Adeoluwanimi and Olaouluwanimi.

Pastor (Mrs.) Ifetayo Adepeju Adedoyin became is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor (Mrs.) Ifetayo Adepeju Adedoyin became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 2006 and a minister in the year 2020

“She is an assisting minister at the children’s chapel of the foursquare gospel church Yaba and also the assistant head of the ministry of the marriage affairs ministry.

“Pastor (Mrs.) Ifetayo Adepeju Adedoyin holds a Certificate in Christianity from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu;(2019) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (2005), Master of Labour and Industrial Relations (MILR) from the University of Lagos (2010), Masters of Science in Psychology from the University of Lagos (2015). She is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.

“She got married to Pastor Simon Olawatimilehin Adedoyin, in the year 2009 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor (Mrs.). Victoria Aderoju Olayinka became an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor Victoria Aderoju Olayinka became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1989 and a minister in the year 2020

“She is the district coordinator for Christian Education at the Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor (Mrs.) Victoria Aderoju Olayinka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu;(2015) and a Higher National Diploma in Secretariat Administration from the Yaba College of Technology (2004), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the Lagos State University (LASU) (2012). She is an associate of the Chartered Institute of secretaries and Reporters (ACISR) 2008.

“She got married to Elder Adebayo Olayinka, in the year 1992 and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor James Nii Lartey-Lartey is an assisting minister at the Foursquare Gospel church Yaba.

“Pastor James Nii Lartey-Lartey became a member of the foursquare gospel church in 1982 and became a minister in 2018. He has served in several positions in his local church and at the national level.

“He is the ministerial overseer of the external ministry and the chairman of special programs of the foursquare gospel church yaba. He is also the National Coordinator of specialized ministry at the national level of the foursquare gospel church in Nigeria.

“Pastor James Nii Lartey-Lartey holds a Certificate in Christian ministry (2010) and a diploma in Computer Programming (London) (IDPM). Bachelor in Education, B.Ed. (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Lagos (2012). Masters of Education in Planning (M.Ed.) from the University of Lagos (2014).

“He got married to (Mrs.) Eunice Bernice Lartey-Lartey, in the year 1986, and their marriage is blessed with children.”

Pastor Mrs. (Dr) Jadesola Atinuke Idowu is an assisting minister and assisting pastor of the youth church, Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba.

“Pastor Mrs. (Dr) Jadesola Atinuke Idowu became a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in 1990.

“She is an assisting minister of the youth church, Foursquare Gospel Church Yaba, and also the minister in charge of the singles and engaged couples. She is also the minister in charge of the intending couple’s class and the marriage affairs ministry of the foursquare gospel church yaba.

“Pastor Mrs. (Dr) Jadesola Atinuke Idowu worked in Hygeia HMO as a provider services manager for over a decade. Served as head of medical services at Metro Health HMO. She also worked as the Public Health Physician in Chevron Nigeria Limited and Exxon Mobil Producing (Locum Doctor) (2013-2015). She is currently the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of AXA Mansard Health Limited, where she oversees and coordinates the entire operations of AXA Mansard HMO.

“Pastor Mrs. (Dr) Jadesola Atinuke Idowu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from LIFE Theological Seminary, Ikorodu;(2021), a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) (2000), from the College of Health Sciences, Ogun State University Teaching Hospital Sagamu. Master’s In Public Health (MPH)from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, United Kingdom (UK) (2006). Fellowship in Family Medicine/ Fellow West African College of Physicians, Faculty of Family Medicine. Fellow National postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Family Medicine Ijaniki Badagry (2018). Fellow Royal Society of Occupational Medicine (UK) (2006).

“She got married to Rev. Olurotimi Paul Idowu, in the year 2000 and their marriage is blessed with children.”