The Donor, Professor Siji Olamiju (middle) flanlded by the former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, (right) and his left, his delectable wife, Mrs. Siji Olamiju inside the massive Church Auditorium
On Saturday November 22, erudite Pharmacist, Professor Olasiji Akanni Olamiju – popularly known as called Akol by his teeming admirers – immaculately dressed, beaming with smiles of satisfaction, led his charming wife, children and top dignitaries and other eminient personalities in the State, to rededicate his life to the service of God. It was the day he decided to present a spectacular gift to God for His abundant blessings on his life.
Leading the highly placed dignitaries, who joined Professor Olamiju were the former Governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande and the Eminent President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor S. O. Oladele.
Prof. Olamiju in a dancing mood inside the Church
Also in attendance was Otunba Yinusa Aremu Bamigboye, the Chairman of Esa Oke Central Union (ECU) amongst several others.
Pastor Oladele led other Ministers to perform the dedication and also received the donating on behalf of the authority of the CAC Nigeria and Overseas
The gift was thoughtfully named Christ Apostolic Church, Mountain of Restoration (MOREST), District Headquarters, (Ori Oke Imupadabosipo).
Prof. and Mrs. Siji Olamiju after the service
The uncommon gift was an imposing Cathedral which he built and donated to the service of God, through the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) of Nigeria and Overseas.
The Eminent President of Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor S. O. Oladele, led other Ministers to perform the dedication and also received the donation on behalf of the authority of the CAC Nigeria and Overseas.
Located at Akol Close, Off Bafoo Road, Osogbo, is the 1,100 capacity
seater Church Auditorium, which also includes one each of three-bedroom and two-bedroom flat, for the use of the clergymen superintending the church.
Other facilities within the church include a two-bed healthcare centre, one hundred-seater children church, fifty-seater toddlers’ church, Pastor’s office and a Counselling room.
A cross-section of dignitaries posing for a group photograph after the dedication
An apparently satisfied and joyous Prof. Olamiju was full of praise to God for His wonders in his life and that of his family.
He told www.esaoketodayonline.com in a telephone chat that he “still plans to do more of such for God”