Jesus is Light Ministries (a.k.a. Light Chapel) will today hold a special memorial service to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the passing of its visionary founder and pioneer General Overseer, Apostle Babalola Joshua Olugbemiga Ola-Ojo.
The event will take place at the church headquarters in Lagos.
According to a statement signed by the General Overseer, Pastor Bayo Funso Adaramola, which was made available to The Nation, the event would celebrate Apostle Ola-Ojo’s enduring legacy of faith, dedication, and love for God’s work—a legacy that continues to guide and inspire the church two decades after his passing.
“The service is a time for us to reflect on the phenomenal impact of our late founder’s ministry, to express gratitude for the solid foundation he laid, and to give thanks to God for the blessing of his life and leadership,” Adaramola stated.
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He added that the commemoration would feature cherished memories, scripture readings, and a message of hope, describing it as “a moment of spiritual enrichment, communal reflection, and joyful celebration of God’s faithfulness.”
During the church’s 50th anniversary in 2024, Pastor Adaramola recalled how the ministry began through a vision God gave to Apostle Ola-Ojo in Kano in 1973. Initially a successful businessman in the frozen fish trade, Ola-Ojo resisted full-time ministry until God made it clear that he was to personally lead the new church. That obedience marked the beginning of what is today Jesus is Light Ministries.
Apostle Ola-Ojo’s widow, Pastor Mrs. Emily Morenike Ola-Ojo (JP), later succeeded him as General Overseer until her retirement in 2024. Pastor Adaramola, then the most senior pastor in Nigeria, was appointed her successor during the golden jubilee celebrations.
Reflecting on his own appointment, Pastor Adaramola said, “It is not possible for any ministry to exist for 50 years without the hand of God. Light Chapel has always experienced God’s manifest presence in its affairs. My leadership was not man’s decision but God’s design.”