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Pastor Siju Iluyomade is one of the most sophisticated ladies around. Even though the City of David Parish is regarded as one of the richest parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Nigeria and its congregation boasts of some of the most fashionable Christian women around, the elegant pastor is not lagging behind either.
The designer labels she patronises include Zagliani, Hermes, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutithe élite of the élite. And money is no issue for the powerful woman, as she buys, uses and discards expensive vehicles, wears, gems and jewelry with a frequency that would befuddle even the rich.
The dynamic mother of three has moved beyond the house of God into the larger society with her pet project, Arise Women. The platform, now in its 7th year, is designed to educate and assist women in need in society.
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Lately, she has gone into alliance with other powerful women in the country, as was evident in the recent Arise Women’s Conference, which had the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the governor of Kwara State, Omolewa Ahmed, and other prominent female leaders in attendance.
