Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo was born on Easter Sunday of 1933, precisely on the 18^th day of April at no 16, Inabiri Street, Lagos to the family of the Late Dickson Adeleye Alogbo and the Late Maria Ojubomo Alogbo.  He had his Primary School Education at Ago-Ijaiye Primary School, Ebute Meta, Lagos.  His father was the choirmaster at Hoare Methodist Church, Yaba before he died on the 19^th of August, 1942 when the son was just 12.  This explains his musical traits and talents which was a significant factor that God used to shape his destiny later in life.

After the demise of his father in 1942, the young Abiodun had to return to his Mother in Ile-Ife who was to take up the responsibilities for his secondary school education.  He attended St. Paul’s Secondary school, Ayegbaju, Ile-Ife where he spent the initial three years. For his excellent performances in sporting activities, he was moved to the prestigious Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife where he completed his secondary school education.

In 1950, he was employed by the Nigeria Railway Corporation where he served in the Electrical/Refrigeration section of the Engineering department.  In 1955, he was transferred to Zaria where Providence ordered his status to join the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church in 1959.  He was passing by one day in Zaria when he heard the M1 Church Choir singing one of the hymns he had composed while he was a choir at the United Methodist African Church (UMAC-Eleja ) in Lagos.  The young Alogbo then entered the Church, challenged the choir and taught them the right way of singing the particular hymn.  His spiritual sojourn and exploits in the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church were birthed with that event as he thereafter enrolled in the Choir where his efforts embellished and added aesthetics to music in the Church.  He introduced the use of “gangan”, a Yoruba talking drum into the worship of the Church. For the period he served NRC in Zaria, he attended the M1/M2 Church in Zaria with his first wife, Late Lady Leader Ibironke Alogbo.  Many visions during Shiloh’s services of the Church delivered to the Late Ibironke Alogbo pointed to the fact that God was preparing her husband, Brother Alogbo as a great instrument in the Church.

In 1960, he was transferred back to Lagos.  The then Brother Alogbo was inspired by God to establish the first branch of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church down South of the River Niger and thus became the Architect of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church in the whole of Southern Nigeria.   The first Southern branch was established at his no 63, Cregg Street, Surulere, Lagos residence.   The Church was later moved to 58, Cregg Street, Surulere where an additional room was rented.  The first service of the Church was held on September 29^th, 1960 (Holy Michael’s Day) with about ten members.  Those who were among the first set of worshippers include people like Elders Ineoma, Ojo, Davies and Mrs. Yussuf, Mrs. Jeffers, and Mrs. Yemi Adeyelere (Nee Jeffers).  Not long after the establishment of the Church, others who joined the Church were people like the Late Pa. A. Ogunmokun, Late Pa. S.A Adelanwa, Late Pa Olowu, Late PA G. Olu Payne, Late N.O Oyeniyi, Late O.A Osilowo, Late H.A Soremekun and Late Pa Awodeyi among others.  This church which eventually moved to Oyadiran, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos formed the cradle of the then Lagos District from where many of the existing districts in the Lagos area came from.

Prophet (Dr.) Abiodun Alogbo was used by God to initiate many activities that added flavors to the pattern of worship in the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church in particular and within other churches outside the C & S fold which has become so glorious today.  It was in the Sabo Church that the dance-music pattern was introduced into church worship with the introduction of trumpet at first, while guitar, organ, and other musical instruments were introduced later under Abiodun Alogbo as the Choirmaster and then, as Music Director.   The only Church in Lagos that played church dance-music patterns at that period was just Holy Flock of Christ, Okepopo Street in Lagos which also happened to be another C & S Church. It was in the record that the choir of Sabo officiated with their musical instruments and sound system at the official opening and dedication of the first branch (Oladimeji branch) in Surulere (district) in the early 70s at Oladimeji Street, Aguda Surulere, Lagos which was a branch under the then Lagos district.

Baba Alogbo as he is fondly called was also used by God to establish the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church in the diaspora, especially, in the United States of America, (Los Angeles, New York, Houston-Texas) and the United Kingdom.

He is married with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

MOST SENIOR SPECIAL APOSTLE DR. GABRIEL O. KASSIM JP.

Most Senior Special Apostle Dr. Gabriel Olayinka Kassim has been the Chairman of the CSMC, New York/Canada District from 1985 till present, and the Chairman of USA Sub-Conference for 26 years. He is also the Chairman of the C&S Council of Churches in the USA from 2001 till the present. He was the Leader-in-Charge and Senior Pastor for CSMC New York Headquarters from 1982 to 1997. Also, was the Assistant Leader and Representative of USA in Universal CSMC Bronx, from 1978 to 1982. Ordained a Pastor from C&S College of Divinity Seminary Ayo Ni Lagos Campus April 16^th, 1993. A member of the Board of Trustees, a member of Baba Aladura in Council, member of Advisers to the Spiritual Father.

Born July 17, 1936, to the family of the Late Pa Samuel Pelemoh Kassim and the Late Janet Iyaniwura Aminatu Kassim in Ikare-Akoko, Nigeria. Mother from Okorun same street with our blessed Memory Saint Moses Orimolade. Had his early education in Ikare. Elementary and Secondary education from 1947 to 1961 under Christian Mission Society(CMS) and Victory College Ikare. Was a member of YMCA (Young Men Christian Association) from 1956 till 1971. A School teacher at The Apostolic Secondary Modern School Ikoro-Ekiti from 1962 to 67, Professional Registered Nurse from 1967 to 1971 under Seventh Day Adventist Hospital Ile-Ife.

Migrated to USA January 2, 1972. Got married on March 30, 1975. Obtained BSc, 1975. MSc. 1978 and awarded Phil.D. from Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2010. Worked and retired from Brookdale University and Medical Hospital Center in the capacity of Associate Director of Nursing in 2010.

Happily married for the past 49 years, a father of 3 children and a grandson.

Most Senior Special Apostle Dr. Gabriel Olayinka Kassim. JP

Chairman New York/Canada District                           

District Headquarters Address: C&S Movement Church, 20-22 Radde Place, Brooklyn New York 11233  

E-Mail: kassimgo@yahoo.com

Telephone #: +16464185386

SPECIAL APOSTLE (EVANGELIST) OLUSEGUN JOHNSON FABUNMI, SAN

Is the Legal Adviser of the Conference, a Member of the Board of Trustees (BOT), a Notary Public, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is the Founder of Olufab Law Office.

He is the Patron of many Bands and Fellowships in the Church.

He graduated from the University of Lagos in 1988 and was called to the Nigerian bar in 1989.

He has a diverse Legal practice background having worked at reputable Chambers of Senior Advocates of Nigeria of Chief Afe Babalola SAN and B.O. Benson SAN Law Offices. He has acquired vast experience in all areas of legal practice.  He is into general legal practice, especially core litigation. He has distinguished himself in Litigation, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Commercial Law, and Land and property law in the areas of perfection of titles and Administration of Estates.

He also lectured at various times at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State, and Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo, Lagos State on a part-time basis.

He is a Member of the Nigerian Bar Association; and the International Bar Association; a Fellow, of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN); a Fellow, of the Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN); a Member, of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK); Member, Lagos Court of Arbitration; Life Fellow, Nigerian Conservation Foundation; Trustee, The Cornelius Society For Humanity; President, Olufab Table Tennis Foundation; Director, Health and Sustainable Development Association of Nigeria (HESDAN); Former 1^st Vice-Chairman, Lagos State Table Tennis Association.

He has delivered lectures and presented papers on various legal and non-legal issues. He has served in various committees of the Nigerian Bar Association and received several awards.

He was conferred with the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in December 2020.

He plays the game of Table Tennis very well and has won many laurels in the game.

He has traveled widely within and outside Nigeria.

He is married to Mrs. Olaitan Olajumoke Fabunmi and they are blessed with a boy and twin girls.

OLUSEGUN FABUNMI, SAN, MCIArb (UK), FCTI

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

OLUFAB LAW OFFICE NO. 11, BISHOP STREET, MOSHALASHI BUS STOP, SURULERE, LAGOS.

TEL: 08023425110

EMAIL: olufablawoffice@gmail.com

WEBSITE:http://olufablaw.com

CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM MOVEMENT CHURCH WORLDWIDE AYO NI O IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW SECRETARY GENERAL 

The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide Ayo Ni O is excited to announce the appointment of Special Apostle Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye as the new Secretary General, effective today 4th September 2024. This is due to the retirement of Special Apostle Ademola James Odetundun, who retired on 14th August 2024 after a distinguished tenure of service marked by unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and inspiring leadership.

His Grace Baba Aladura Prophet Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo JP, the Spiritual Father of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide Ayo Ni O announced that this important appointment of Special Apostle Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye was informed by his deep commitment to Church and the work of God. 

The Spiritual Father, Prophet Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo JP believes and hopes that the appointment of Special Apostle Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our leadership team, and we are excited to have him on Board. 

A Brief Profile Overview of Special Apostle Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye’s Journey:
1989:      Baptized at C&S Movement Church, at the then Lagos District (6th Lagos Branch), Surulere.
1990 – 1997: Pioneer Secretariat Official for the CSMC Youth Fellowship Group, at the then Lagos District (6th Lagos Branch), Surulere.
1991 – 1992:  Assistant Secretary, Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Youth Fellowship Group, Surulere Lagos.
1999 – 2000: Public Relations Officer for the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Youth Fellowship Group, Surulere District.
October 2000:   Ordained as Prayerist/Aladura at Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Amazing Grace Branch, Surulere District.
July 2008: Appointed Leader-in-Charge at Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Fountain of Hope Branch, Amazing Grace District.
June 2009: Ordained as Apostle at Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Amazing Grace District.
2015:  Ordained as Prophet at Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Amazing Grace District.
November 2016: Served as Prophets’ Taskforce U.S.A. A representative for Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide.
January 2017:    Appointed Patron for Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (International Youth Fellowship).
2019:  Ordained as District Chairman, Fountain of Hope District, Atlanta Georgia, USA.

In his speech, Special Apostle Prophet Anthony Olusesan Samaye expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, His Grace Baba Aladura Prophet Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo JP, and the Board of Trustees Members. He acknowledged the significant legacy left by the late Baba Aladura, Prophet Samuel Adefila Abidoye, and the outgoing vowed to continue the excellent work initiated under his leadership. 

The New Secretary General of the Church of God extends a heartfelt assurance to all members and stakeholders regarding the continuity of the Church’s mission and projects. It is with great respect and dedication that we honor the legacy of the Late Spiritual Father, Baba Aladura Prophet Samuel Adefila Abidoye, whose visionary leadership initiated the Hephzibah Project.

In keeping with this legacy, the present administration is introducing the Beulah Project. We acknowledge that the success and impact of Beulah are inherently linked to the foundational work established through Hephzibah. As stated by the New Secretary General, “The Late Spiritual Father, Baba Aladura Samuel Adefila Abidoye started with the Hephzibah Project, but this present administration is coming with the Beulah Project. And there can never be Beulah without Hephzibah.”

This commitment to continuity ensures that the values and objectives that guided Hephzibah will remain at the heart of our efforts as we move forward with Beulah. We remain dedicated to upholding and advancing the mission of our Church through these projects, fostering growth, unity, and spiritual development within our community. 

Prophet Samaye called upon all members of the Church to unite in their efforts, ensuring the continued progress and growth of the Church. His commitment to uphold and advance the Church’s mission reflects his deep dedication to the values and vision of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide Ayo Ni O.