•CLAM Pastor, WOLE OLADIYUN
Friday 28th January was a day of joy for the good people of Ile Oluji kingdom, Ondo State, as one of the prominent sons of the soil, Pastor Wole Oladiyun the Senior Pastor of Christ Living Spring Apostolic Ministry and his Beautiful wife, Pastor Mrs Bukola Oladiyun donated a multimillionaira Maternity home to C.A.C Oke Isegun as a remembrance of his parents, Pa. Samuel Oladiyun and Deaconess Dorcas Oladiyun.
In his address, Pastor Wole Oladiyun, a critically acclaimed serial philanthropist, said the dedication event was the fulfillment of a 53-year dream. “I have always had a passion for interceding for and supporting pregnant women, even as a teenager. As one of the altar boys at age nine or thereabout, I would sit under the tree in this church premises, interceding for any pregnant woman in Labour. God always heard the prayers by His mercies”, he stated.
Pastor Oladiyun disclosed that the maternity was built to honour the memory of his parents, Elder Samuel Oladiyun and Deaconess Dorcas Ejiola Oladiyun, who were foundation members of the CAC in Ile-Oluji. “My parents laboured for this church. My father, who was the leader of the prayer band, dedicated me at age 7 to the altar of this CAC Church. I consider the rock-solid payer and consecration foundation my parents gave me as the biggest legacy they bequeathed to me. May their souls continue to rest in peace, amen”.
Pastor Oladiyun disclosed that the salary of the staff at the maternity will be paid by him and his wife for the next 12 months. He acknowledged the contributions of his siblings at home and abroad to the project, saying that “they have always been wonderful in preserving the legacies of our parents”.
The Samuel & Dorcas Oladiyun Maternity is the third major intervention by Pastor Wole & Pastor Mrs. Bukola Oladiyun aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare for pregnant women and children. “What we are doing today is in continuation of what we started in Lagos in 2014 with the establishment of the Soteria Maternity and Hospital, and same year with the construction of a Children’s Unit for the General Hospital, Ile-Oluji. My wife and I simply have a passion for mothers and children among other things”. he enthused while confirming that maternity is available for members of the CAC and indeed the entire Ile-Oluji community.
Through the Pastor Wole Oladiyun Foundation (PAWOF), Pastor Wole and Pastor Bukola Oladiyun have impacted the lives of several people, young and old, men and women, irrespective of religion and tribe. PAWOF has committed nearly N1 billion to meet the education, healthcare, and economic needs of its beneficiaries. “PAWOF is our own little way of supporting people to fulfill their destinies”. he added.
While commenting on the role and relevance of the Church in Nigeria, Pastor Oladiyun said the Church must decidedly play active leadership roles in the major sectors of the economy. “We must continue to encourage the church to be more visible and more active in the socio-economic and political development issues of the country.
“The church must progress quickly from being just religious centers to human development institutions focusing on the spiritual, physical, mental, and financial well-being of their members. The church must begin to show more care and compassion, especially at a time like this”, he added.
The President of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Nigeria, Pastor J. Oladele, who dedicated the Maternity, commended Pastor Wole and his wife for their support for the CAC movement in Nigeria.
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