13/08/2026
PASTOR ENGR. ADEKUNLE JOSEPH ABDUL
9th Season Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ogun State Chapter
Pastor Adekunle Joseph Abdul was born on 15 March 1965 into the distinguished family of Mr. Lamina and Mrs. Animotu Abdul of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
His father, Mr. Lamina Abdul, was one of the two brothers who founded Bojela Brothers Bakery, a renowned confectionery enterprise that made significant contributions to the South-Western Nigerian confectionery industry from the 1950s through the late 1980s.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Pastor Abdul began his formal education at Adeola Odutola Elementary School in 1971 and completed his primary education in 1975. In the same year, he proceeded to Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, where he completed his secondary education.
Between 1983 and 1984, he worked with West Africa Drug Company, an arm of the John Holt Group, before gaining admission to the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in December 1984. He subsequently obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering.
CALL TO MINISTRY
Pastor Abdul encountered Christ and became born again on 21 June 1986. He immediately committed himself to the service of God and became actively involved in the campus fellowship at Obafemi Awolowo University.
While in Ibadan from 1987, he attended Scripture Pasture Christian Centre, co-founded and pastored by Pastor Olubi Johnson and Pastor Lanre Adenekan. The ministry's strong emphasis on sound biblical teaching played a significant role in shaping his spiritual and ministerial foundation.
During his visits to Sagamu between 1989 and 1994, he also worshipped at Victory Chapel, Sagamu, founded by Pastor Lanre Adenekan.
Following his National Youth Service, Pastor Abdul declined opportunities to practise as an engineer, choosing instead to pursue what he believed to be God's call to pastoral ministry.
In June 1991, he joined Pastor Kunle Adesiji, Founder of God Love Bible Church, Abeokuta, as one of his assistants.
In 1993, Pastor Abdul returned to Ibadan. In 1994, his uncle, Mr. Barry Abdul, who served as a trusted mentor, encouraged him to return to Ijebu-Ode for practical ministerial training under Bishop Tayo Odunuga. He subsequently joined Christ Love Evangelical Ministries (CLEM), Ijebu-Ode, in August 1994.
In November 1994, by divine providence, he began serving as a Gospel Officer at CLEM, alongside Sister Onyi, who served as the Bishop's Secretary. Their relationship developed into marriage on 19 July 1997.
Pastor Abdul was ordained into the ministry by Bishop Tayo Odunuga in May 1995 and subsequently posted to Ago-Iwoye as an Assistant Pastor. In June 1996, he was sent to Ijebu-Igbo to establish a new assembly.
In May 1999, he resigned from CLEM to undertake further ministerial training in preparation for the establishment of Love Epistle Believers Assembly. The church was officially commissioned on the last Sunday of December 1999.
In November 2000, Pastor Abdul joined the International Fellowship of Charismatic Ministers, founded by Bishop Taiwo Adelakun, under whose apostolic leadership he has submitted his ministry since then.
SERVICE IN THE PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA
Pastor Abdul joined the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Ijebu-Igbo in November 1996 while serving with Christ Love Evangelical Ministries. In 2000, he commenced a broader journey of service within PFN and has served diligently at the Area, Chapter, Province and State levels.
Throughout his PFN journey, he has served under several respected leaders, including Rev. Paul Agbaje, Evangelist Ayelangbe, Bishop Bunmi Banwo and, more recently, Apostle Dr. David Ahmed Bello Otaru.
Prior to his emergence as the 9th Season Chairman of PFN Ogun State Chapter, Pastor Abdul served as a Senior Special Adviser to the State Chairman and as Chief Operating Officer of the Legacy Management Team.
PFN OFFICES AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Member, PFN Ijebu-Igbo Chapter - November 1996
- Secretary, Ago-Iwoye Chapter - 2000 - 2005
- Chairman, Ago-Iwoye East Chapter - 2005 - 2013
- Chairman, Social Day Committee, Ijebu North/Ijebu North East Province - 2009 - 2011
- Special Assistant to the State Vice-Chairman, Rev. P.B. Agbaje - 2013- 2015
- Deputy General Secretary, PFN Ogun State - 2015 - 2018
- Province Chairman, Ijebu-North 2 Province - 2016 - 2018
- Senior Special Adviser to the State Chairman - 2018 -Present
- South-West Publicity Secretary | Media Director - 2021 - 2024
- Chairman, Committee for Hosting the PFN South-West States Programme - 2023
- Chief Operating Officer, Legacy Building Project - 2023 - 2024
- Co-Chairman, Organising Committee for the State Chairman's 60th Birthday Celebration - 2025
- Chief Operating Officer, Legacy Management Team - 2025
- State Chairman, PFN Ogun State Chapter - 2026 -Present
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EDUCATION
In 2000, Pastor Abdul and his wife established Abraham Blessing Ventures, now known as Abraham Blessing Educational Services, with a focus on the distribution and sale of books to libraries.
In 2018, Glorious Epistle Academy was established in obedience to God's leading. In December 2019, the ministry acquired five acres of land for the development of the school and chapel.
HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
Pastor Abdul is the Founder of the Joseph Rescue Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to improving the lives of vulnerable members of society.
The Foundation supports indigent students at primary, secondary and tertiary levels and provides community-based medical interventions, including eye examinations, eye surgeries, provision of eyeglasses, blood sugar testing and cervical cancer screening.
HONOURS AND RECOGNITION
In September 2023, Pastor Abdul was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc., under the leadership of Apostle Olusesi Obateye. He has also received several other awards and recognitions in honour of his service and contributions to the Christian community and society.
FAMILY
Pastor Adekunle Joseph Abdul is married to Pastor (Mrs.) Onyebueke Oyin Abdul -Chairperson, PFN Ogun State Chapter. Their marriage is blessed with biological and spiritual children.
LEGACY OF SERVICE
Pastor Adekunle Joseph Abdul represents a blend of ministerial commitment, organisational leadership, professional discipline, educational development and humanitarian service. His decades of service across different levels of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria have positioned him as a seasoned church administrator and leader with extensive experience in ministry and organisational development.
As the 9th Season Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, he assumes the responsibility of providing visionary, strategic and inclusive leadership for the advancement of the Fellowship and the collective interests of the Pentecostal community across Ogun State.
ANNOUNCER;
Apostle Professor
Talented Olayinka Sr.
HEAD, Media and Publicity,
PFN Ogun State Chapter