The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has concluded plans to fee a mosque, which he single-handedly constructed, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The commissioning can even commemorate his 21-day annual thanksgiving programme, which started in January and can finish on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The mosque constructing, which the prophet introduced plans for final 12 months, is the primary of its type, as there has by no means been a distinguished Christian chief reported to have constructed a mosque prior to now.
According to Primate Ayodele, his choice to construct the mosque is just not as a result of he needs to alter his faith, however moderately a illustration of a course given to him by God a few years in the past.
He defined that his church has been residence to Muslim devoted, and at totally different occasions, he has been invited to evangelise at Muslim gatherings. Therefore, constructing a mosque was not tough, particularly after receiving divine course relating to it.
“My decision to build a mosque is not because I want to become a Muslim, but a direct representation of what God told me to do. I have Muslims attending my church, I attend Muslim programmes to preach when I am called upon, and I have several Muslim friends, so following the God-given instruction was not too hard for me.”
Primate Ayodele additionally famous that constructing a mosque as a Christian cleric sends a message of non secular tolerance throughout the globe and additional showcases his love for humanity, no matter variations.
“Beyond being a divine instruction, this is a message of religious tolerance across the globe. If we can resolve the issue of religion in the world, it would definitely be a better place for all of us. I love everyone, regardless of their religion or tribe, and building a mosque further showcases that. God created everyone equally; we should not celebrate things that further divide us.”
Speaking on the operations of the mosque, Primate Ayodele defined that he can be handing it over to the Islamic group with none type of interference in its administration.
“By God’s grace, the mosque will be named after the late mother of President Tinubu, and we will be handing over its operations to the Islamic community without any interference.”
It is value noting that Primate Ayodele has each privately and publicly supported different church buildings, particularly financially. He has donated funds for church buildings, empowered people who are usually not members of his church, and raised funds for church buildings aside from his personal.
