The Rt. Rev. Samuel Olaitan Ifeyemi, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Osun North, was born on November 2, 1965, into the family of Mr. John Olatunji and Mrs. Dorcas Alaba Ifeyemi of the Tosho family compound in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside, Ogun State, Nigeria.

His academic journey began at St. Michael’s Anglican Primary School, Ibiade, where he earned his First School Leaving Certificate in 1978. He proceeded to Ibiade Comprehensive High School, Agodo, completing his secondary education in 1982 with the West African Senior School Certificate (WASC). In 1984, he graduated from Government Teachers’ College, Oni, with a Grade II Teacher’s Certificate—establishing a strong foundation for his lifelong passion for teaching and leadership.

He furthered his education at Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Religious Studies between 1989 and 1993. His academic pursuit continued at the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in African Traditional Religion from the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts (1997–1998). He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in the same field.

Ordained as a Deacon on June 24, 1988, and as a Priest on July 7, 1989, Rev. Ifeyemi’s ministerial journey spans decades of impactful service. He served as curate in several parishes including St. Mary’s Church, Ode-Ekiti; St. Peter’s Church, Ayede, Ekiti; St. John’s Church, Oke-Sopin, Ijebu Igbo; and St. Peter’s Church, Faji, Lagos. He also served at St. John’s Church, Aroloya, Lagos between 1993 and 1997.

He held vicarial roles at St. Luke’s Church, Ijeshatedo (1997–2005); St. Peter’s Church, Ikota, Lekki (2005–2019); and later returned to St. Peter’s Church, Faji, Lagos (2019–2024). On August 12, 2024, he was elected as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Osun North. His consecration followed on September 18, 2024, and he was enthroned at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael, Okuku, on October 10, 2024.

During his time in the Diocese of Lagos, Bishop Ifeyemi served in various significant roles. He was Secretary of both Lagos Archdeaconry (1995–1997) and Idi-Oro Archdeaconry (1998–2004), and played a pivotal role in the Prison Chaplaincy Ministry—first as Associate Director (2000–2004) and then as Director (2005–2021). Since 2021, he has also served as the Director of the Guild of Stewards. Notably, he was the pioneer Archdeacon of the Peninsula Archdeaconry, which started with four churches and eventually grew into 28 parishes, birthing two new Archdeaconries—Lagoon and New Era.

He was preferred Canon on May 6, 2002, and collated as Archdeacon on May 3, 2004, by The Most Rev. Dr. E. A. Ademowo, OON, FNAL, Ph.D.

Bishop Ifeyemi is widely known as a seasoned administrator, prophetic preacher, evangelist, and visionary leader. He is passionate about youth development, quiet yet highly impactful in his achievements, and deeply relational in his approach to ministry.

He is married to Mrs. Agnes Abosede Ifeyemi, a retired school head teacher, and their union is blessed with three sons and grandchildren.