Tag Archives: GARY MAXEY

By Dayo Emmanuel Founder of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos, Professor Gary Stewart Maxey, and the Provost, Dr. Olufemi Emmanuel, have received Awards of Honour from the Apostolic Church, Cameroon. The presentation, held on Tuesday, 7th April at the WATS campus in Lagos, marked a significant moment for the seminary community. The event also featured Dr. Awa Awanda …

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By Dayo Emmanuel Anglican Bishop of Ilesha Diocese, the Rt. Rev. (Prof)  Dapo Asaju, in a fiery and wide-ranging lecture at the 34th and 35th Combined Convocation of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos, on Saturday, November 29, called theology “the queen of every profession” and urging graduating ministers to defend biblical truth amid what he described as growing …

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By Dayo Emmanuel The Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Ipaja, Lagos, Rt. Rev. Prof. Dapo Asaju, is set to deliver the Convocation Lecture at the institution’s 34th and 35th Combined Convocation Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 29th November 2025. The event, which will take place at the seminary campus, is expected to draw …

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By Dayo Emmanuel The West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos, has concluded its 2025 Missions Convention, a three-day gathering that reignited passion for the Great Commission and the global mandate of Christ. Held at the seminary’s campus in Lagos, the convention carried the theme “The Great Commission: Fulfilling the Mandate of Christ” and featured panel discussions, prayer sessions, mission exhibitions, short documentaries …

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The Acting Provost of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Pastor (Dr.) Olufemi Emmanuel, has called on the newly matriculated students to be faithful ambassadors of Christ and the institution. He made this call on Wednesday, 25th March during the matriculation ceremony of 102 students, the largest single intake in the seminary’s history. WATS is affiliated with the University of …

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The West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos, has announced the appointment of Dr. Olufemi Emmanuel as its Acting Provost. The appointment was made during a joint meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Governing Council, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. The announcement was made during the chapel service on Wednesday, where Major General Kayode Oni …

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The West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Lagos is gearing up to host an enlightening expository preaching conference under the theme “Church Growth Through Sound Biblical Teaching.” The conference will feature distinguished speakers, including renowned theologians and educators from both Nigeria and the United States. Scheduled to take place from April 24th to 26th at the chapel of WATS, located at …

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Dayo Emmanuel Former General Secretary of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Professor Yusuf Turaki, has said that corruption has been narrowed to stealing money alone while there is more to the “disturbing hydra headed monster.” Turaki made this known during the 50th wedding anniversary of founder of the West Africa Theological Seminary, Lagos, Rev. Dr. Gary Maxey and his wife, …

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Dr. William Udotong is the Provost of the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Ipaja, Lagos State. The seminary established by American missionary Rev. (Dr.) Gary Maxy is the largest non-denominational seminary in Nigeria as at today with students from about 100 denominations. Udotong addressed journalists after the 26th convocation ceremony during which he recapped the experience of the seminary in …

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