Tag Archives: WATS

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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As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) has urged renewed focus on leadership training as the foundation for national rebirth. In a statement signed by the institution’s Director of Administration, Dr. Ogbonna Udensi, the Provost, Pastor Olufemi Emmanuel, PhD, stressed that Nigeria’s future depends on raising leaders with integrity, vision, and a genuine commitment …

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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 8th edition of the Africa Next Generation Annual International Interdenominational Teens and Youth Conference is set to hold from July 24 to 26, 2025, at the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Ipaja, Lagos. Tagged GEN-C Mandate 2025, organizers have described the gathering as the biggest non-denominational global youth conference of the year, targeting over 1,000 participants from different parts …

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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 African Next Generation, an interdenominational teens and youth ministry in collaboration with the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) Lagos, is set to host its annual Interdenominational Teens and Youth Conference. The highly anticipated event, themed “Gen C (Generation for Christ),” aims to bring together young people from various denominations to inspire and empower them in their faith journey. Scheduled …

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American preacher, Dr. Batholomew Orr, has charged conference participants at the West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) Lagos, Nigeria to ensure a Spirit-filled life in order to fulfill their spiritual assignment. The Expository Preaching Conference at the Seminary that began on Wednesday 24th April and ending on Friday the 26th, convened a diverse gathering of participants, including representatives from various Christian …

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