By Ayodeji Ayopo
*Leadership is the ability to translate vision into reality ” – Warren Dennis
The above quote aptly describes Rev Dr Victor Akerele,the Conference President of Lagos Central Baptist Conference who clocks 55 on Monday ,May 12,2025.
Rev Akerele is forward looking and proactive individual..He does all within his reach to effectively communicate his vision and lead the thousands of Baptist faithfuls in Lagos Central Baptist Conference.
Akerele undoubtedly is very passionate and keen to raise the bar of spiritual leadership..
A man destined to soar beyond mundane issues, Akerele began his pastoral ministry almost three decades ago.
Due to his doggedness and determination, he spent two decades and four months as the Pastor of First Baptist Church, FESTAC Town, Lagos.
For these Long period , Dr Akerele provided vibrant and exemplary leadership for the church..The church waxed stronger and grew in leaps and bounds during his tenure..
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He demonstrated a positive mindset and his leadership opened new chapters of spiritual growth and physical development for the church.
Dr Akerele is both visionary and exemplary in his leadership style.
In order to sharpen his potentials and put his talents into good use, Akerele studied Human Resources in Metropolitan School of Business and Management, UK. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (FIPMAN).
He is also a certified leader and seasoned Strategic Human Resources Manager.
One major strategic focus for Dr Akerele is his youth centric focus..He places so much premium on youth development and this helped several youth to discover their potentials and excel in their chosen fields of human endeavor.
Dr Akerele is well grounded in academics. He is an avid reader and author of several books..
He holds Doctor of Ministry (DMin) form the prestigious Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomosho Oyo State and a Ph.D from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State respectively.
He is a member of Nigerian Association of Biblical Studies and the Nigerian Association for Christian Studies.
He has written many books and published several articles on different topics from the African theological perspective in both local and international journals.
He speaks at both academic and Church Conferences. His philosophy of life he “living for Jesus in season and out of season.
