Siju Iluyomade: A Pastor with a Difference

The conditions of a person’s heart will always be judged by their actions. For people like Dr. Sijuade Iluyomade, a cursory run-through of their work would yield great admiration. And indeed, Iluyomade is something different from the current mould of pastors, one that values philanthropy and empowerment.

It is that time of the year when Dr. Iluyomade opens the doors of her heart for Nigerian women to step through and obtain goodies. This year’s edition of the Arise Women Conference was no different from the others, except in the area of the women reached and the bright futures meted out to them.

This year’s Arise Women Conference featured the standard empowerment scheme for Nigerian women. Leading a team of competent and established women, Dr. Iluyomade helped to lay the foundation for lasting impact and ease for the participants and beneficiaries.

The 2023 edition of the Conference was held on Saturday, October 28 at Trinity Towers of the City of David, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Oniru, Victoria Island. Four additional centres were used due to the thousands of individuals who attended, even though attendees could access the Conference via TV broadcast and the internet.

This year, Dr. Iluyomade had prominent personalities that attracted this mammoth crowd. These included the First Ladies of the South-West States, with Lagos state’s Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu in the lead. Others included popular pastors, Jerry Eze and Tinuke Asegieme, as well as sensations like BJ Sax, Yinka Aleseyori, Mike Abdul, and Emma OH My God.

Dr. Iluyomade’s impact continues to be felt in Nigeria and abroad. With the conclusion of this year’s Arise Women Conference, one can be sure of changed narratives in the lives and careers of the conference participants and beneficiaries.