NEWS UPDATE: ILE-OLUJI CELEBRATES AS PASTOR AMOS BABATUNDE, DEACONESS GRACE ADELANKE ADEPOJU MARK 80TH BIRTHDAYS

ILE-OLUJI CELEBRATES AS PASTOR AMOS BABATUNDE, DEACONESS GRACE ADELANKE ADEPOJU MARK 80TH BIRTHDAYS


Jegun, Onibule, Senator Tofowomo, Clerics, Political Leaders Grace Celebration of Faith and Service

The ancient town of Ile-Oluji, headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, witnessed a gathering of royal fathers, religious leaders, political figures, family members and well-wishers from within and outside Nigeria as Pastor Amos Babatunde Adepoju and his wife, Deaconess Grace Adelanke Adepoju, celebrated their 80th birthday anniversaries on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The celebration brought together people from different walks of life to honour the couple for their years of service to God, humanity, the church and society, reflecting a lifetime of faith, commitment and contributions to their respective fields.

Pastor A.B. Adepoju is a retired cleric of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide who rose to the position of District Superintendent before his retirement. Beyond his pastoral responsibilities, he also served in public life as a politician, earning recognition for his involvement in religious and community affairs.

His wife, Deaconess Grace Adelanke Adepoju, popularly known as Mama G.A. Adepoju, is a retired headmistress and former Good Women representative of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ile-Oluji. Her career in education and service within the church formed part of the legacy celebrated by family members and guests.




Their children, led by Hon. Busayo Adepoju alongside his siblings, organised the anniversary to appreciate their parents' enduring commitment to faith, family, education and service to humanity.

The two-day celebration began on Saturday, October 24, with a special service and Holy Communion at CAC Oke-Isegun, the headquarters of the Christ Apostolic Church Ile-Oluji District Coordinating Council. The religious gathering provided an opportunity for the family, church members and invited guests to offer prayers and thanksgiving for the lives of the celebrants.

The celebration continued with a reception at Velocity Event Centre in Ile-Oluji, where dignitaries, community leaders, political stakeholders, clerics, friends and well-wishers gathered to celebrate with the family.

A major highlight of the reception was the presentation and launch of a book authored by Pastor Adepoju, titled Our Service to God and Humanity. The publication reflected the celebrant's commitment to documenting his experiences and the values associated with a life devoted to religious service and human development.

The anniversary activities continued on Sunday, October 25, with a thanksgiving service at CAC Oke-Isegun. Family members, friends, church members and well-wishers joined the couple in expressing gratitude to God for their lives and the milestone of attaining 80 years.

Delivering a message of admonition during the thanksgiving service, Pastor J.S. Makanjuola, Superintendent of the CAC Ile-Oluji District Coordinating Council, encouraged the celebrants to remain close to God and continue to appreciate Him for the blessings and accomplishments recorded throughout their lives.

Pastor Makanjuola noted that attaining such a milestone offered an important opportunity to reflect on God's faithfulness, count one's blessings and continue to live in gratitude and devotion.

Among the prominent personalities who graced the occasion were the Jegun of Ile-Oluji, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Oluwole Olufaderin Adetimehin, Jimoko II; the Onibule of Ibulesoro, His Royal Majesty, Oba David Oluleke Ogunlade, Opokiti II; and Senator Nicholas Tofowomo.

Also in attendance were clerics, political leaders, community stakeholders, members of the Christ Apostolic Church, family friends and other well-wishers who joined the Adepoju family to celebrate the milestone.






The gathering served not only as a birthday celebration but also as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of faith, family values, public service and the lasting contributions individuals can make to their communities.

For the Adepoju family, the 80th birthday celebration marked a significant moment of gratitude, bringing together generations of family members, religious associates and friends to honour a couple whose lives have been shaped by service to God and humanity.

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