“On this day the 29th November, 1947, we the under mentioned as the body of The Apostolic Faith Mission, held a meeting at 63 Ibadan Street, East Ebute Meta, under the chairmanship of Brother T.G. Oshokoya.
“The meeting which started by 7.30pm held some discussions about:
(i) How we would progress in this Ministry into which we were called by the grace of God.
(ii) How we would have the name of the church registered (iii) How we would select church officers and trustees.
“Brother Oshokoya, the Chairman, rose up and suggested the 13
choice of Brother Oduwole as General Secretary, Brother Oshobowale as Financial Secretary and Brother Obakoya as Treasurer. Other members of the body consented and the selected ones were asked if they accepted. They agreed to take the posts and promised to hold the posts faithfully by the grace of God.
“After this the whole body of six decided over the registration and the conclusion after the long discussion was to register the church as early as possible.
First Board of Trustees Appointed and Constitution Adopted “We then met to choose three trustees; but ultimately we could only get two and they were Brother T.G. Oshokoya and Brother L.A. Obakoya, to carry on the trusteeship presently hoping to choose the other one when available. This meeting that lasted for an hour was brought to a close by the Chairman who said the closing prayer and the grace by 8.30pm.
“The body of the church consisted of:
Brother T.G. Oshokoya (Minister-in-charge)
Brother L.A. Obakoya (Evangelist)
Brother E.A. Oshobowale
Brother E.A. Oduwole
Sisters R.O. Oreolu Onanuga and H.E. Oshokoya
Signed: M.B. Oduwole (Secretary)”