Ikeja, the capital city of the economic hob of Africa, was a center of attraction as the dignitaries, academia, captains of industries and clergies gathered for the consecration of Rt Rev Collins Olufemi Babalola as Bishop of Ajayi Crowther Dioceses.
Bishop Collins Olufemi Babalola is the Husband of Prof Chinedum Peace Babalola (née Anyabuike) FAS, FAAS; a Nigerian Professor of Pharmaceutical chemistry and Pharmacokinetics. She is the first female Professor of Pharmacy in the University of Ibadan, an AU laureate and the current Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta.
The ceremonial which was conducted by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Rev'd Henry C. Nduka took place on Sunday, August 27th, 2023. at the popular Archbishop Vinning Memorial Anglican Church, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The event had in attendance friends, families, and colleagues of the Bishops.
The consecration ceremonial which took place amidst pomp's and charms, also had four Bishops-elect, presentation of two Archbishops and the Dean of the Church of Nigeria.
Most Rev'd Blessing C.Enyindah was presented as the Dean elect.
Other dignitaries at the event are the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his wife, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; former deputy governor of Lagos state , Mrs Adejoke Orelope -Adefulire and her husband, Chancellor of Chrisland University, High Chief Dr Mrs Winifred Awosika, MD Chrisland Schools, Mrs Ibironke Adeyemi, BOT members, Mrs Anike Oye ,and Barrister Bankole Awosika and his wife, Management and staff of Chrisland University ably led by the Registrar, Mr Samuel Omotoso,and many others.