The Venerable Samuel Olaitan Ifeyemi was born 2^nd November, 1965, to the family of Mr John Olatuni & Mrs Dorcas Alaba Ifeyemi  of Tosho family compound in Ibiade Ogun Water Side, Ogun State, Nigeria. He began his educational career at St. Micheal’s Anglican Primary School Ibiade, Ijebu Water side 1972-1978 where he obtained his First Leaving School Certificate (FSLC). He advanced to Ibiade Comprehensive High School, Agodo Ibiade. 1978-1982. He completed his secondary education and he successfully obtained his West Africa Secondary School Certificate (WASC). He proceeded to Government Teachers College, Oni, Ogun State and gradated with Grade11 Teachers Certificate in 1984 that made him a professional teacher, the gift that has been manifesting throughout his ministry as a clergy.

His passion for education led him to pursue his Degree at Ogun State University now, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (1989-1993) where he acquired his Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. (B. A. Hons). He a later furthered his education and obtained a Master Degree in African Traditional Religion, department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts (1997-1998), University of Ibadan.

SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES

1. St. Micheal’s Anglican Primary School Ibiade, Ijebu Water side 1972-1978.

2. Ibiade Comprehensive High School, Agodo Ibiade. 1978-1982.

3. Government teachers College, Oni, Ogun State. 1984

4. Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan. 1985-1988.

5. Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye. 1989-1993 B.A (HONS) Religious Studies.

6. University of Ibadan. 1997-1998 (M.A), Religious Studies

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. First Leaving School Certificate.

2. WASCE O/L June 1982

3. Teachers grade II Certificate 1984.

4. Diploma in Theology, 1988.

5. Diploma in Religious Studies. 1988.

6. B.A. (HONS) 2nd Class Upper, 1993.

7. M.A. (Religious Studies) 1997.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

1. Curate – St. Mary’s Church, Ode-Ekiti, 1988

2. Curate – St. Peter’s Church Ayede, Ekiti, 1989

3. Curate – St. John’s Church Oke-Sopin, Ijebu Igbo, 1989-1993

4. Curate – St. Peter’s Church Faji, Lagos, 1993

5. Curate – St. John’s Church Aroloya, Lagos 1993- 1997

6. Vicar – St. Luke’s Church, Ijeshatedo, 1997-2005

7. Vicar – St. Peter’s Church Ikota, Lekki, 2005-2019

8. Vicar – St. Peter’s Church Faji, Lagos, 2019 till date.

ORDINATION AND PREFERMENT

1. Deacon – 24th June, 1988

2. Priesthood – 7th July, 1989

3. Canon – 6th May, 2002 by The Most Rev. Dr. E.A. Ademowo

4. Archdeacon – 3rd May, 2004 by The Most Rev. Dr. E.A. Ademowo. OON, FNAL Ph.D.

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

1. Secretary – Lagos Archdeaconry. 1995-1997

2. Secretary – Idi-Oro Archdeaconry. 1998-2004

3. Associate Director Prison Chaplaincy 2000-2004

4. Director – Directorate of Prison Chaplaincy, Diocese of Lagos. 2005 – 2021

5. Director – Guild of Steward 2021 till date.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Pioneer Archdeacon Peninsula Archdeaconry with only 4 Churches but gave birth to 28 other parishes that eventually gave birth to 2 other Archdeaconries namely Lagoon Archdeaconry and New Era Archdeaconry.

Ven. Samuel Ifeyemi is a seasoned Administrator, prophetic preacher, an evangelist, a visionary leader, youth developer, a quiet achiever and a relational personality. Married to Mrs. Agnes Abosede Ifeyemi a retired School Head teacher and the union is blessed with 3 lovely boys.

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