New Lagos CAN secretariat a ‘Fit Home’ for Christian leadership — Yomi-Sholoye
Iya Aladura General and founder of The New Seraph, Dr. Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, has described the new Lagos State Secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) as a “fit home”
Iya Aladura General and founder of The New Seraph, Dr. Oluwaseye Yomi-Sholoye, has described the new Lagos State Secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) as a “fit home” for Christian leadership.
She noted that the administrative complex will strengthen the association’s operations and effectively drive its mandate in the state, ending what she called “30 years of shame.”
Speaking at the dedication of the newly completed edifice in Alausa, Ikeja, Yomi-Sholoye said the project marked a major turning point for the Christian body in Lagos.
“For about three decades, CAN did not have a befitting secretariat,” she said. “Today, we have a beautiful structure that will lift the work of God to the next level. It is God’s doing.”
She credited the achievement to the leadership of the Lagos CAN Chairman, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, describing him as “a born leader and true servant of God” who broke new grounds to deliver the project.
The Secretariat, located on Jobi Fele Way, was commissioned in the presence of the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, who represented the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Others include Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and other religious and political leaders.
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The Secretariat complex, named the Senator Oluremi Tinubu CAN Lagos State Secretariat, houses several structures designated after prominent personalities. The main office block is named after Sanwo-Olu, the 'first floor' bears Dr Yomi-Sholoye's name, while the CAN Chairman’s office bears Abiru’s name.
The hall and event centre is christened Bishop Stephen Adegbite Hall and Event Centre.
The First Lady said the completion of the secretariat ended nearly three decades of dispute over the land and signaled “the beginning of a new chapter” for Christians in the state.
National President of CAN, Daniel Okoh, hailed the Lagos chapter for its resilience, urging members to sustain unity and purpose.
In his remarks, Bishop Adegbite called on Christians to take collective ownership of the facility and ensure its maintenance as a symbol of unity and administrative strength.
Meanwhile, at the 2026 Inter-Denominational Divine Service held at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Olorunda, Ketu, Rev. Dr. Ezekiel Omidina urged Christians to remain steadfast despite economic and social challenges, preaching on the theme “Immanuel: God With Us” from Matthew 1:23.
Special prayers were offered for peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria and Lagos State, with dignitaries including the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba (represented by Justice Modupe Nicol-Clay), and the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, in attendance.
