Pastor G. O. Olutola was the Chairman of the Bible Society Ilesa Auxiliary (1982-1990)
Celebrating the Legacy of Pastor G. O. Olutola (1933 - 2024)
A beacon of hope, faith, wisdom, and service, and the transformative force. Revered for his staunch devotion to God and service, visionary leadership, ability to build, zest for education and philanthropic spirit, he tirelessly took touched countless lives worldwide. Pastor Olutola's life has been an inspiring testament to the power of faith, conviction, and service, reminding us all that we, too, can make a difference.
Service | Achievements | Contributions
A Lifelong Chronicle of Dedicated Service, Unwavering Commitment, and Proven Leadership
Chairman, Bible Society Ilesa Aux
Member, National Executive CAN
Member, National Executive Christian Association of Nigeria (1984 until his glorification).
Tutor, Manager, TAC LAWNA Bible College, Ilesa, Osun State
Tutor and Manager, LAWNA Bible College, Ilesa, Osun State (1984-1994).
Member, TAC National Finance Committee
Member, The Apostolic Church National Finance Committee (1984 – 2009)
Chairman, Board of Governor of Apostolic Training College
He was the Chairman, Board of Governor of Apostolic Training College Ilesa, Osun State (1985-1990).
TAC LAWNA Admin Secretary
Appointed the LAWNA Administrative Secretary (1994-1998)
Member, LAWNA Constitution Drafting Committee
Member, LAWNA Constitution Drafting Committee (1996-1998).
Secretary, LAWNA Board of Trustees
Secretary, LAWNA Board of Trustees (1998-2009)
Chairman, LAWNA Board of Trustees
Chairman, LAWNA Board of Trustees 2009-2017
Member, The Apostolic Church National Executive Council
Member, The Apostolic Church National Executive Council (2003-2024)
National President, TACN
Led The Apostolic Church Nigeria as the National President between 2011-2017. He retired in 2017.
Vice Chairman, Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board
Vice Chairman of Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board (1985- 1995).
Chairman Board of Governors, TAC LAWNA Bible College, Ilesa
2006 – 2010, Chairman Board of Governors, The Apostolic Church LAWNA Bible College, Ilesa, Osun State
Pro Chancellor, GVU
He was the Pro-Chancellor of Glorious Vision University (GVU) Ogwa between 2011 and 2017.
Justice of Peace (JP)
Justice of Peace, Osun State (1995).
Honourary Doctor of Divinity by UMCA Ilorin
In 2010, the United Missionary Church of Africa (UMCA) Ilorin gave him an honourary Doctor of Divinity.
Fellow Member of Association Christ Theologians Acts
Became a Fellow Member of Association Christ Theologians Acts in 2009
Distinguished Leadership Skill in Religion
In February 2011, he was awarded a Distinguished Leadership Skill in Religion by the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan,
Grand National Patron Nigeria Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
In 1998, he was made the Grand National Patron by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on the Be-seen and Be Safe, Children Safety Campaign and Appeal Fund initiatives.
Selfless Service Award
In January 2012, The Bible Society of Nigeria honoured this highly dignified man of God with the “award for selfless service toward God and humanity”.
Life Patron, Police/Community Relation Committee (PCRC), Ilesa
On the 21st of June, 2012, Pastor Dr. Gabriel Oladele Olutola was honoured by the Police/Community Relation Committee, Ilesa, when he was appointed their Life Patron.
Philanthropist
Pastor Dr. G.O. Olutola was a Philanthropist of high reputation. He extended his hand of grace to Hospitals, Widows, Prison yards and Orphanages in great measure. He loved reading, travelling, driving, counselling, evangelising and teaching.
Member, Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC)
Member, Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC) (1999-2024)
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