The Parish Church Council (PCC)

The affairs of the Church are managed under God, by a 43-Member Parish Church Council made up of the Vicar, the Curates, the Wardens, Synod Delegates, Ten Councilors, the Bishop’s nominees, Diocesan officials and two nominees of the Vicar. The life of each council expires at the February Vestry (Annual General) Meeting at which a new council is elected. Every baptized member who has met his financial obligations is entitled to vote. To be elected into the council, however a parishioner must be a member in good standing that is, he/she must have paid as and when due, the annual dues for the year prior to the February of the election. With effect from this year, these dues would be One Thousand Naira (N1,000) and Five Naira (N500) each respectively for adults and younger persons.

In addition, the member must be:

*   A communicant
*   Of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3)
*   Qualified to lead in God’s household (1 Tim. 3: 8 – 13)
*   A worthy example to believers in all things (1 Tim. 4:12)
*   Ready to toil and give of his/her time and resources sacrificially
*   Ready to unlearn and learn at the Lord’s feet and draw strength and inspiration from Him
*   Contented with the commendation and appreciation of the Lord and not be distracted by man’s lack of understanding and appreciation.

The Council gives effect to directives from the Synod, the Diocesan Board, the Ordinary, the Archdeaconry Board and from any other constituted authority within the diocese. In addition, it evolves policies that would ensure the proper management of the human and material resources of the parish church. It is also to ensure that facilities for the proper cure of souls are available to the Vicar and the Curates. For the efficient discharge of these responsibilities, the Council operates the committee system.

 

PRIESTS

1. The Ven. Ifedola S. Okupevi – Vicar/Chairman
2. The Ven. Obinna Ulogwara- Curate
3. The Ven Babatunde Oduwole – Curate
4. The Revd. Canon Taiwo Awosika  – Curate
5. The Revd Christopher Abekhe
6. The Revd. Charles Ezeh  – Curate
7. The Revd Olalekan Popoola
8. The Revd. Silas Okoh  – Curate

WARDENS

1. Mr. Emeka Ezekwem    – People’s Warden
2. Bldr. Felix Fadamiro   – Vicar’s Warden

DIOCESAN OFFICIALS

1. Justice (Mrs.) Adedayo Oyebanji
2. Dr (Sir) Ike Nwokolo OFR
3. Arc. Ayo Onajide
4. Mrs. Ivie Ejiwunmi
5. Dr. B. O. Koleowo
6. Mr. Olubunmi Sowande
7. Barr. Olusegun B. Ajayi         – Parish Secretary
8. Mrs Folasade Adetiba
9. Dr. Eric Sibeudu
10. Mr. Theophilius Okang

BISHOP’s NOMINEES

1. Mr G. J. Amadi
2. Sir Joe Best Okoye
3. Mr Varkey Verghese
4. Mr. Jonathan Uzo Okafor
5. Mr Mathai Jacobs

ARCHDEACON’S NOMINEE

1. Senator Segun B. Baju
2. Barr. Uloma Ubani Ndu

SYNOD DELEGATES

1. Sir Ziggy Azike
2. Chief (Mrs) Kemi Saruni
3. Dr (Mrs) Emi Renner
4. Mr. Chukwudifu Onianwa

ELECTED COUNCILORS

1. Sir Ziggy Azike
2. Emi Renner
3. C.L. Abara
4. Barr (Mrs) Christy Egere
5. Vincent Agu
6. Azuka Onwuka
7. Nneka Chris-Asoluka
8. Onu Onyenze
9. Tomi Majekodunmi
10. Wale Ogunjimi

VICAR’S NOMINEES

1. Gen V. O. Odeka (rtd)
2. Prince Abimbola Olashore

 

Elected Auditors (not in Council)

1. Gen. Victor Odeka (rtd)
2. Prince Abimbola Olashore

Vergers (not in council)

1. Mr. Tochukwu Nzekwesi
2. Mr. Yinka Ogunleye.

 

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

1.  Prof. Itse E. Sagay   – Legal Adviser
2.  Mr. Michael Ipadeola – Head of Administration
3.  Mr. Emmanuel Obodowuru, ACA       – Head of Finance & Accounts

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

1. Mr. Theophilus Okang                          –  Organist, Choirmaster & Director of Music
2. Mr. Wale Adesola                                  –   Asst. Organist
3. Mr. Christian Ubani                               –   Asst. Organist
4. Mr. Kolawole Fatoba                             –   Asst Organist