About Lagos West District
A vibrant community of believers spread across 21 sections and over 100 branches, united by one faith, one Spirit, and one mission — to preach the whole gospel to the whole world.
“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former.”
— Haggai 2:9
The Birth of the
Grace & Glory District
AG Lagos West District — known as The Grace & Glory District — was carved out of Lagos District and came into existence on the 1st of May 2024. This was after the leadership of Lagos District under the revered Rev Dr. JNG Okafor had seen the need to create a new unit, as the then Lagos District was mature for it and to continue the growth of the work.
The request got the approval of the General Council, and the name Lagos West District was chosen. The first Council Meeting was conducted in March 2024 at Bethel Camp, Sagamu, where the pioneer Presbytery was elected into office.
The new district kicked off with 16 sections. Within the first few months, Alimosho and Ijeododo sections were created. Not long after, Akesan, Oshin, and Command Sections followed — bringing the number to 21 sections under two years of existence.
From the outset, the hand of God has been mighty upon this district: numerical growth, territorial expansion through purchase of new landed properties, and financial increase. One of the most remarkable achievements is that within two years, Lagos West District purchased its own Secretariat and DS residence — a record in the General Council of Assemblies of God Nigeria.
21
Sections
100+
Branches
2024
Year Founded
7
Pioneer Presbyters
Pioneer District Presbytery
Rev Ehiametalor I. Edoror
District Superintendent
Rev Shedrack E. Nwosu PhD
Asst. District Superintendent
Rev Zachaeus O. Owolabi PhD
District Secretary
Rev Godson C. Iroatu
District Treasurer
Rev Dr. Gilbert K. Nwatu
Executive Presbyter
Rev Amos Adewuyi
Executive Presbyter
Rev Tuesday Eselehaton
Executive Presbyter
A Legacy of Faith
From a small group of believers in Umuahia to a vibrant district in Lagos — God has been faithful through every chapter.
The Seed Is Planted
Augustus Ehurie Wogu becomes born again and begins preaching in Umuahia, converting the first generation of AG leaders.
Holy Spirit Outpouring
Young converts at Old Umuahia receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues, establishing the Pentecostal identity.
Assemblies of God Is Born
Rev. & Mrs. Williams Lloyd Shirer broker affiliation with AG Springfield, Missouri. “The Church of Jesus Christ” is officially renamed “Assemblies of God.”
Missionaries Arrive
Rev. and Mrs. Everrest L. Philips arrive in Nigeria. Bible School established at Old Umuahia. The Printing Press follows at Aba.
Lagos District Created
Lagos District carved from the Western District with about 80 churches in 6 sections. Growth accelerates across the city.
Lagos West District Is Born
The Grace & Glory District is carved from Lagos District on 1st May 2024. Pioneer Presbytery elected at Bethel Camp, Sagamu. Kicks off with 16 sections.
Rapid Expansion
Alimosho, Ijeododo, Akesan, Oshin, and Command Sections created — bringing the total to 21 sections within two years.
Historic Achievement
Lagos West District purchases its own Secretariat and DS residence — a record in the General Council of Assemblies of God Nigeria.
Our Vision
A Pentecostal pacesetter in Nigeria; up-reach in worship of God, in-reach in discipleship of believers and out-reach in evangelizing the world.
Our Mission
Assemblies of God Nigeria exists to propagate the gospel of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in both Nigeria and the world over.
What We Believe
The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice. We endorse the fundamental truths as adopted by the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Nigeria.
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative word of God and all sufficient rule for faith and practice.
Scripture: 2 Tim 3:15-17, 1 Thes 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21
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The Assemblies of God in Nigeria
Assemblies of God Nigeria traces its earliest beginning to the life and works of Augustus Ehurie Wogu who became born again in 1930. He returned to Umuahia where his preaching converted the likes of George Mnorom Alioha, Nathaniel Umechuruba, Marcus Asonye, and Joseph Asonye — the crop of early fathers and leaders of the church.
Between 1931 and 1935, these young men and women at Old Umuahia, Abia State, were reading religious periodicals about people receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues. They became convinced that the Pentecostal experience was for them too, and within a short while many received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit in 1934.
After much prayer, they requested the American Assemblies of God to send a resident missionary. In June 1939, Rev. & Mrs. Williams Lloyd Shirer brokered an affiliation agreement, and “The Church of Jesus Christ” was officially renamed “Assemblies of God.”
Rev. and Mrs. Everrest L. Philips arrived in February 1940, and the work grew rapidly. A Bible School was established at Old Umuahia, and a Printing Press at Aba — both still operational today. That one Bible School has grown to ten schools strategically located across the country.
Be Part of the Story
Join us at any of our branches across Lagos. Find a church near you and experience the Grace & Glory of God.