Maye Hosts Cherubim and Seraphim Leaders, Becomes Grand Patron of TUCC&S

Maye Hosts Cherubim and Seraphim Leaders, Becomes Grand Patron of TUCC&S

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It was a gathering of “who is who” in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church as the Primate and Archbishop of the United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim-TUCC&S, His Spiritual Eminence, Most Revd. (Dr) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti led the top echelons of the church on an episcopal visit to the Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence, Dr AbdulRahaman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin at his Maye Castle of Peace, Ile-Ife.

Revealing the purpose of their visit, the Deputy Archbishop of TUCC&S and the Bishop of Edo Diocese, Right Revd Oniwaya extolled the many virtues, qualities and astounding records and successes which made the Maye stand out and made the Council of Bishops of the TUCC&S to appoint him as the Grand Patron of the Church.

He expressed optimism that with his appointment as the Grand Patron, the Maye will use his resources and influence to move the Church to the next level especially in the areas of evangelism, organisation of crusades and camp ground.

Earlier in his speech the Primate and Archbishop of the United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim-TUCC&S, His Spiritual Eminence, Most Revd. (Dr) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti disclosed that the position of the Grand Patron had been vacant for some time even before he became the primate and it had been his desire that such a position should be given to an Ife son.

He expressed his gladness that when he nominated Dr Adedoyin, both the Council and all the people who were contacted to pray about it accepted him.

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In his acceptance speech, the Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence, Dr AbdulRahaman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin emphasised the importance of giving, using different experiences he had with the late Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade from whom he learnt the art and act of philanthropy.

While thanking the entire Council for counting him worthy of the position of the Grand Patron, Adedoyin, who is a Muslim narrated his experience of how Christians and Muslims were leaving and worshipping together in peace when he and his wife, who is a Christian and founder of a church, visited Jerusalem on a pilgrimage and wondered why Nigerians could not also practice the same religious tolerance

He used the occasion to announce a yearly 2 million naira scholarship award to any qualified applicant selected by the church to study at Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government as well as the award of honourary doctorate degree from Our Saviors’ University to a member of the Church.

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Also in her remark, the Yeye Maye and wife of Dr Adedoyin, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Iyabode Adedoyin gave thanks to God and noted “we owe everything in life to God.” She also expressed her appreciation to TUCC&S for bestowing such an honour on her husband.

Among those who accompanied the Primate and Archbishop of the United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim-TUCC&S, His Spiritual Eminence, Most Revd. (Dr) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti on the episcopal visit were; Deputy Archbishop Oniwaya of Edo Diocese, Deputy Archbishop and Lady Captain Olanrewaju of Oke Osun, Right Revd Dr S.O Kolawole of Iju, Akure Diocese, Right Revd and Lady Captain Omotoye of Ife Diocese and Right Revd Oluwaranti of Ipele

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Other Bishops present also included; Right Revd and Lady Captain Adejoorin of Ijesa Diocese, the Bishop Administration, Right Revd and Lady Captain Aramide and an Ex officio of the Council, Canon Chief Olatunde Taiwo among other high ranking officials of the Church.

Also at hand to receive them were members of the Maye in Council, which include Bishop (Prof) Olajire Bamisaye, Chief Aworeni, Chief Aworinde, Chief Mudashiru, Dr Odeyemi and Prince Tilewa Adewole

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1. The Primate and Archbishop of The United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, His Spiritual Eminence Most Revd (Revd) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti, His wife, Lady Captain Adereti, The Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence, Dr Abdul-Rahamon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin, the Yeye Maye, Chief (Mrs)Oluwafunmilayo Iyabode Adedoyin and the Bishops of TUCC&S during the visit


2. The Primate and Archbishop of The United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, His Spiritual Eminence Most Revd (Dr) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti receiving a gift from the Yeye Maye, Chief (Mrs)Oluwafunmilayo Iyabode Adedoyin during the visit


3. The Primate and Archbishop of The United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, His Spiritual Eminence Most Revd (Revd) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti, The Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence, Dr Abdul-Rahamon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin, the Yeye Maye, Chief (Mrs)Oluwafunmilayo Iyabode Adedoyin and the Wives of the Bishops of TUCC&S during the visit

4. The Primate and Archbishop of The United Church of Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, His Spiritual Eminence Most Revd (Revd) Ebenezer Durojaiye Adereti with The Maye of Yoruba land, His Royal Eminence, Dr Abdul-Rahamon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin during the visit

 

MAYE DOLES OUT 100MILLION NAIRA SCHOLARSHIP

MAYE DOLES OUT 100MILLION NAIRA SCHOLARSHIP

His Royal Eminence, Dr Ramon  Adedoyin

The Maye of Yoruba land and Chancellor of Oduduwa University, His Royal Eminence, Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin in his characteristic philanthropic gesture has declared his intention to grant one hundred million naira scholarship to 50 applicants of Yoruba origin every year.

The business mogul and philanthropist, made the revelation last week in a chat with The Informant Newspaper.

According to him the scholarship which is at the rate of 2 million naira per candidate will cover tuition for the entire degree programme for successful candidates at Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government for the course of their choice.

The Maye who said all sons and daughters of Yorubas are eligible for the scholarship called on all first class traditional rulers in Yoruba land to avail themselves the gesture by nominating their subjects for the opportunity.

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He noted that many frontline traditional rulers whose candidates are currently enjoying such scholarship include; the Ooni of Ife, the Alaafin of Oyo, the Oluwo of Iwo and the Apetu of Ipetumodu among others.

He disclosed that qualified indigent students of Yoruba extraction can also collect the scholarship forms from any of the organisations that belong to the Adedoyin conglomerate.

Oduduwa University currently runs 19 degree programmes spread across Ramon Adedoyin College of Natural and Applied Sciences (RACONAS), Ramon Adedoyin College of Engineering and Technology (RACOET), College of Management and Social Sciences and Oba Okunade Sijuwade College of Environmental Design and Management to which the successful candidates may be admitted.