IRA - EKITI CHURCH


THE HISTORY OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IRA EKITI
The Seventh-day Adventist Church Ira Ekiti located along Epe Road, Ira Ekiti was founded in the year 1976. The pioneers of this church were Elder Ogunyemi, Elder Ajayi, Elder Adeleke (aka Kiniun Odeye), Madam Wuraola Eremu, Elder Michael Babatunde Ajiboye, Madam Confort Olajide (aka Iya Jesu), and Madam Ajayi.
They were persecuted and scattered and they could no longer worship until 1981 – 1982 when they hosted adult camp which led to their coming together again.
Pastor Alade, Otun District Leader usually worshiped at Ira and Elder Idowu Olajide used to transport these members, Elder Komolafe and Elder Omolabi from Otun to worship. During this period, there was no church building but they worshiped under a shed.
A lamb shelter was constructed which they later built into a church. The sudden death of Elder Komolafe and Elder D. O. Ogunleye brought a great setback to the growth of the church. Elder Oyedeji and Elder Ajiboye now took over the batons. Elder Ajiboye was the one who supplied the cements while Elder Ajiboye was going round soliciting for funds from churches and in camp meetings.
The foundation of the church was laid in 1998 by Pastor J. A. Dada former West Nigeria Conference Secretary. The building got to roofing level in year 2002. Elder Ajiboye later died in 2002. The leadership of the church rested on Elder Oyedeji before his untimely death in year, 2006. Elder Adolapo (bricklayer) from Iro and Elder Adebayo now continued leading the church. It is Elder Adebayo who is still leading the church till now.
The church was organized September 3rd, 2016.
We thank God that despites all the setbacks the church of the Lord has increased in memberships.
To God be the glory.