History

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria was conceived in Lagos after the transformative Greater Lagos Crusade organised by Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai in 1985. It was formally inaugurated on 14 November 1986 in Lagos and incorporated on 12 June 1989. Lagos has always been the spiritual and administrative cradle of the national movement.

A permanent home

For many years the Lagos State Chapter operated without a permanent secretariat, moving from one church to another. Under previous leadership (notably Bishop Sola Ore and later Apostle Eyinnaya Okwuonu), a determined effort secured a permanent home. This was significantly supported by a ₦200 million donation from Pastor W.F. Kumuyi of Deeper Life Bible Church. The secretariat is located at 5-9 Bode Thomas Road, Somolu, Onipanu, Lagos, Nigeria 100252.

A New Dawn

In August/September 2024 a new executive was inaugurated under the theme “New Dawn.” Pastor Yemi Davids (Founding Pastor of Global Impact Church, Ogudu) was elected the 11th Chairman of PFN Lagos State. The inauguration took place at Covenant Nation, Iganmu, with National President Bishop Francis Wale Oke in attendance. The chapter is organised into 21 provinces that drive grassroots work across the state.