The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) announces, with deep sorrow but gratitude to God for a life of faithful service and impact, the passing of The Rt. Rev’d Shelemiah Oluseyi Oyelade, Bishop of the Diocese of Ife East in the Ecclesiastical Province of Ibadan.
The late Bishop Oyelade served the Church with devotion, humility, and commitment to the work of God. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 2020, His Grace, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, has appointed The Rt. Rev’d Prof. Dapo Asaju, Bishop of Ilesa Diocese, as the Supervisory Bishop of the Diocese of Ife East. He will oversee the administration of the Diocese until further notice.
His Grace, the Primate, calls on the Church to uphold in prayer the family of the late Bishop Oyelade, the Diocese of Ife East, the Ecclesiastical Province of Ibadan, and the entire Church of God, asking the Lord to grant comfort, consolation, and peace at this time of grief.
May the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace and rise in glory.
Signed:
Ven. Raphael A. Aderinwale
Director of Communications
Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
communication@anglican-nig.org
08134790575
Monday, April 20, 2026
