Nigerians from different backgrounds recently gathered at the Ogba District Headquarters of Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMIN) to commemorate Justice Kehinde Ogundare’s appointment to the Federal High Court bench.
A who’s who of the legal community gathered for the Thanksgiving service to offer congratulations to the jurist, including family, friends, colleagues, well-wishers, and members of the public.
Judge Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, recently installed 23 judges, including Justice Ogundare.
Speaking at the celebration, several people praised Justice Ogundare as a charming, modest, hardworking, and committed individual who rose through the ranks as a lawyer, magistrate, and judge.
Despite his hectic schedule, Justice Ogundare serves as a pastor in the Church and is regarded as a very intelligent judge who is a pride to the legal profession.
According to what they said, expressing gratitude shows that a person respects God, is devoted to serving God, and values the provision and direction that God has provided in their lives.
The General Secretary of GOFAMINT, Pastor Femi Omowumi, led the Thanksgiving Service. He said that those who trust in the Lord will triumph in life, not the strong or the quick.
Pastor Omowumi expressed his satisfaction at Justice Kehinde Ogundare’s good reputation among his professional colleagues as well as in the church, citing numerous passages from the Bible.
He prayed that God would provide the jurist health, wisdom akin to Solomon, and bravery to fulfill his new responsibility.
Justice Ogundare thanked God in his vote of appreciation for providing him with supporters who were there for him through good times and bad.
He also expressed gratitude to his close relatives, particularly to his wife, Mrs. Abimbola Ogundare, whose perseverance and support, in his words, are indescribable.
Among the judges from the Federal High Court present are Hon. Justice A. Lewis Allagoa.
At the Lagos State High Court are Hon. Justices A.A. Demi-Ajayi, M.O. Olajuwon, A.O. Awogboro, and O. Oresanya.
Chief Magistrates Abiodun Akinde, Olabisi Kusanu, Salamah Matepo, Mobolaji Tanimola, Magistrate Temitope Are, and Magistrate Oluwatosin Daodu are among the other dignitaries.
The others are Pastor (Dr.) Emmanuel Oluwayemi (Deputy General Overseer, Gofamint) & His wife, Deaconess; Olusegun Sonaike; Olayinka Olajuwon Esq.; Oluwole Omolegan; Queen Akpa-Umah; Lanre Ilori; Temitope Ogundare; and Mr. Lanre Ogunlesi SAN. Blessing Oluwayemi, Pastor Gbenga Ayejuyole (Regional Pastor, Gofamint Region 12), his wife, Deaconess, and Pastor Femi Omowumi (General Secretary, Gofamint) Tayejuyole Taiwo
Head of Gofamint Youths and Campus Ministry, Pastor (Dr.) (Engr.) Tunde Ojo and his spouse, Deaconess (Dr.) Titilayo Ojo; District Pastor, Ogba; District Pastor, Emmanuel Oluwagbemi and his spouse, Deaconess Moni Oluwagbemi; District Pastor, Alagbole; Pastor Taiwo Adebayo; Pastor Iyiola Adeagbo (RCCG); Pastor Francis Ibirinde; Pastor Ebenezer Ajayi (ADP, Ogba); Pastor Garba Marcus; Pastor Kayode Adegbesan; Pastor Abiodun Alade; and Pastor Kunle Adebayo.
Chief Bolu Ogundare and his spouse, Mrs. Doris Ogundare, Mrs. Mojisola Oladele (sister), Mrs. Esther Adeyemo, Mrs. Adeola Ogundare, Mrs. Abimbola Ogundare (wife), and their kids, Toluwani, Tiwaloluwa, Temitayo, and Oluwatomisin, are among the family members present at the ceremony.
In attendance are the following individuals: Pastor H.I.A. Oluwaseye, Rtd. Assistant General Overseer, Welfare, Gofamint, and his wife, Deaconess Esther Oluwaseye; his childhood friends, Mr. Gbenga Lasore and his wife, and Mr. Tunde Adu; and his brother-in-law, Mr. Babatunde Adeyemo and his wife, Jumoke.
