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Pastor Kayode Pitan replaces Iluyomade at RCCG City of David

Pastor Kayode Pitan has replaced the former senior pastor, Idowu Iluyomade, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, in Lagos State.

He succeeded Pastor Charles Kpandei, who had been serving as the interim pastor since the suspension of Pastor Idowu Iluyomade.

According to Church Times Nigeria, Pitan’s appointment comes after the suspension of Iluyomade due to certain allegations.

While there were earlier reports that Pitan had already assumed his role, it was actually Kpandei who had been leading the parish since June, following Iluyomade’s suspension.

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A reliable source within the RCCG informed Church Times that Pitan has now officially been named the pastor of the City of David Parish.

This decision was made by the church’s governing council during the recent convention.

Before taking on his new role, Pitan was the Pastor in Charge of the Tabernacle of David in Region 51 and served as a Regional Pastor.

His extensive background in the corporate world is expected to play a crucial role in managing the Trinity Tower project and leading the City of David Parish.

With this appointment, Pitan now oversees Region 20, with the City of David serving as its headquarters.

Pastor Ben Akabueze will support him as the Assistant Pastor in Charge of Region 20. Meanwhile, Kpandei has returned to his previous position as Pastor in Charge of Region 11 in Lekki.

Church Times reports that Pitan’s appointment signifies the official end of Iluyomade’s tenure at the City of David Parish.

Pitan completed his graduate studies in the United States and returned to Nigeria 37 years ago, where he made significant strides in banking and finance.

He worked at Citi Bank before starting his own finance house, which unfortunately collapsed in 1993, leading to a loss of $3 million. This setback deepened his Christian faith.

In 2015, he was appointed Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Industry (BoI), where he focused on industrialization and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Pitan was reappointed for a second term in 2022 but resigned in 2023 amid a government reshuffle under President Bola Tinubu.

Rachael Omidiji