The President, Lagos Central Baptist Conference, Rev Dr Victor Akerele has reiterated the need for uncommon Wisdom, love and support to effectively discharge their roles
He also underscored the need for strong partnership and effective leadership as solid parameters in Christian leadership.
Akerele stated this in a review as briefing session of his first 5 year term as the President of the Lagos Central Baptist Conference.
Akerele asserted that leaders should maintain strong focus and unwavering commitment to lead with capabilities and competencies.
He posted further that strong partnership and collaboration help leaders achieve laudable goals.
Akerele commended the Chairman of the Conference Rev Samson Adedokun for his Exemplary leadership, Shared leadership vision and commitment in piloting the affairs of the Conference.
According to Akerele, ‘In the journey of leadership, God graciously surrounds us with men and women whose faithfulness, wisdom, and love strengthen our hands in service. Revd. Dr. Samson Aderinto Adedokun, Chairman of the Conference, is one of such rare gifts — not only a respected leader but a dear brother and true friend.
Throughout these five years of my administration as Conference President, Dr. Adedokun has been exceptionally supportive, demonstrating uncommon humility, understanding, and brotherly affection. His leadership reflects a heart yielded to God and committed to the unity and progress of His Church. He exemplifies that biblical truth: ‘there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24)’.
Dr. Adedokun’s genuine friendship, unwavering loyalty, and dynamic strength have been both a blessing and an encouragement. You have shown that leadership is not a competition but a collaboration in the service of Christ and His Kingdom.
Akerele also thanked Dr. Margaret Bosede Adedokun, a woman of calm and gracious spirit. Her quiet support and gentle disposition have complemented your visible strength in a remarkable way.
Akerele, who mounted the saddle of Leadership five years ago holds a Doctor of ministry degree form the prestigious Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomosho in Oyo State.He also bagged a Ph.D from the Olabisi Onabanjo University,Ago -Iwoye in Ogun State.
He is also a member of several professional Association and Christina bodies.
