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Gabriel OlutolaJP
2nd President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria
In office
3 August 2011 (2011-08-03) – 29 April 2017 (2017-04-29)
Preceded byEyo Edet Okon
Succeeded bySampson Igwe
Personal details
BornGabriel Oladele Olutola
(1933-04-04)4 April 1933
Ilesa, Osun State
Died14 February 2024 (aged 90)
Ogun State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materThe Apostolic Church International Bible College
Harvard University
University of Ibadan
Occupation
Profession
  • Teacher
  • author
Gabriel Olutola is the first person to simultaneously hold the post as president of The Apostolic Church and chair, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA).

Gabriel Oladele Olutola (4 April 1933 – 14 February 2024) was a Nigerian-born author, pastor and motivational speaker. He was the former President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and chairman, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA) after he was inducted simultaneously into both posts in 2011 and 2009 respectively. He also served as the Chancellor of Samuel Adegboyega University. Gabriel Olutola retired on 29 April 2017 and was replaced by Sampson Igwe as President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and Segun Awojide as the LAWNA Territorial Chairman. Olutola was among the Ijeshan leaders who helped to encourage Pentecostalism in Nigeria. He has been called one of the "notable servants of God" from Osun State. When asked what he would do after his retirement at 84, Olutola said he would continue to work for the Lord. Olutola died on 14 February at the age of 90.

References

  1. "Nigeria: Fanfare As the Apostolic Church Inducts National Leaders". The Moment (London). All Africa. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. "Olutola marks 80th birthday". The Nation. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  3. "Nobody can move against the Church and prosper – Pastor Olutola". Vanguard. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
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  5. "Awojide takes over from Olutola as head of Apostolic Church".
  6. Komolafe, Sunday Jide. (2013). The Transformation of African Christianity: Development and Change in the Nigerian Church. Langham Monographs, p. 107. Retrieved 7 September 2019. ISBN 978-1-907713-59-0.
  7. Adelegan, Femi. (2013). Nigeria's Leading Lights of the Gospel: Revolutionaries in Worldwide Christianity. Westbow Press. p. 71. Retrieved 7 September 2019. ISBN 978-1449769543.
  8. "After my retirement, I cannot do any other work except God’s work". Nigerian Tribune. Interview with Akinrolabu Akinduro. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  9. Times, Church (15 February 2024). "Olutola, The Apostolic Church Nigeria ex-president is dead - Church Times Nigeria - News, features and more". Retrieved 15 February 2024.

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