The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), Ilupeju, is set to host the second edition of the Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture tomorrow, June 14, 2025.

The event, which is expected to start at 10:00 a.m. at the church’s auditorium, will feature critical dialogue on the relationship between spiritual institutions and governance in Nigeria.

This year’s lecture, themed “The Evolving Relationship between the Church and the Government in Nigeria,” will feature two eminent statesmen.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will serve as the special guest of honour, while immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), will deliver the principal lecture.

The lecture series was established in 2024 to honour the late Taiwo Odukoya, the founding pastor of TFOLC, who was celebrated as a visionary leader, teacher, and advocate of faith-driven national development.

The Senior Pastor of TFOLC, Jimmy Odukoya, stated: “This memorial lecture is more than just an event; it is a living expression of my father’s enduring vision for a Nigeria where faith and leadership are aligned for national good.

“As we welcome voices like former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, we are reminded of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s belief that the Church must remain a moral compass and a catalyst for transformation in the society.”

“The inaugural edition of the lecture, held in 2024, featured former Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze. Under the theme, “Strengthening the Christian Voice in Government and Public Office,” Akabueze emphasised the necessity of ethical leadership and active Christian participation in public service.

“This year’s conversation will delve into the evolving dynamics between the church and the state, highlighting their respective roles in shaping national unity, social values, and policy development.

The event, expected to attract policymakers, clergy, and citizens from across Nigeria, will also be live streamed for a global audience via TFOLC’s website and YouTube channel, @FountainTV. Attendance is free.

“The lecture aims to honour Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s legacy by inspiring a renewed commitment to integrity, unity, and the service values he championed throughout his life.”