BIRTH

Special Apostle Pro. Dr. Sir. Chief Zacchaeus Olawale OGUNDIMU JP was born on Thursday, 15th January, 1953 in Otooto-Lukoye Village Via Abeokuta Western Nigerian Region to Pa Peter Oguntade Alabi OGUNDIMU and Madam Eunice Oladunni Aduke OGUNDIMU.

EDUCATION

Young Olawale attended and completed his primary education at St. James Primary School, Otooto-Luwoye between 1961 -1967. He had his secondary education at Revd Kuti Memorial Grammar School, Isabo Abeokuta between 1967-1968. Thereafter, he was transferred to the Prestigious Lisabi Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta where he completed his secondary education between 1968- 1972. While in Secondary School, Young Olawale was renowned to be scholarly and distinguished himself in sports particularly Long-Distance Race where he earned the nickname ‘Achebe Miller’.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Daddy began his humble professional work as a Purchase & Supply Clerk with the Nigerian General Motors form 1973- 1974. He later transferred his services West African Breweries in 1975. While at West African Breweries, he qualified as a member of the distinguished and prestigious Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management in 1977. This qualification enabled him attain the exalted position of Purchasing & Supplies Manager at the West African Breweries Limited.

In his quest for greener pastures and better opportunities, he left the shores of Nigeria for the Spain in 1984 and returned in 1988.

Upon his arrival from Spain, he ventured into private business and Co-founded AJADE Agro-Allied Industries Limited.

He also developed diverse interest in other spheres of business concerns such as Oil & Gas, Haulage, Hospitality, Agriculture etc. it is worthy to note that this business interests he provided has given employment and succour to hundreds of households irrespective of Creed, tribe, religion Colour or Tradition.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Special Apostle Prophet (Dr.) Sir Zaccheaus Olawale OGUNDIMU JP was born as a Christian into the Anglican Sect. As a teenager, he was a staunch member of the Anglican fold serving majorly in the Choir which was a tradition among his age group at that time.

In 1980, he joined the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Ilasamaja- Mushin where he worshipped devotedly until he relocated to his house at Idimu Axis from Mushin Axis all in present day Lagos State.

At Idimu, he pitched his tent and worshipped at Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, Idimu (which later became a District Headquarters). While at Idimu Church, some members were Commissioned to embark on weekly and Sunday Services on a marshy land at Igando Road, Ikotun. Those members were led by MSA (later Spec. Apostle) Pro. Rev. Dr. J.O. OGUNLANA JP (now deceased) serving as the Minister (later Leader, District Supervising prophet & Deputy District Chairman), Snr. Apostle ( Later MSA) Sunday BAILEY as Church Secretary and Snr. Apostle Z.O. OGUNDIMU as Deputy Church Secretary.

To the glory of God Almighty, the Church grew in leaps and bounds and is what is today known as the SPRING OF JOY CATHEDRAL, IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRICT) – an offshoot of the C&S MOVEMENT CHURCH, WORLDWIDE.

In July, 2002, Most Snr. Apostle Sunday BAILEY (Pioneer Church Secretary) handed over the baton of Secretary-ship of the Church to Snr. Apostle Z.O. OGUNDIMU (as he was then known)

Snr. Apostle Z.O. OGUNDIMU served meritoriously in his capacity as Church Secretary ensuring that the main secretariat and other adjoining units functioned optimally as well as initiating, formulating and executing projects that aided the overall growth and developments of the Church. In view of this he was nominated and anointed as a Most Snr. Apostle in the year 2008.

In November 2015, as a result of the demise of the pioneer Leader in Charge of the Church, Spec. Apostle Pro. Rev. Dr. J.O. OGUNLANA JP, there existed an urgent need the reorganization of the administrative echelon of the Church, Daddy OGUNDIMU JP was elevated from Church Secretary to Deputy Leader/ Church Administrator - an office he held, served and guarded diligently until his transition to eternity.

As a result of his selfless contributions to the development of the C&S Movement Church, he was nominated and ordained as a Special Apostle during the 71st International Conference of the C&S Movement Church Worldwide which was hosted by Idimu District with him serving as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee. It has been attested to by all and sundry that that epoch making event was a resounding success.

To the glory of God Almighty, Alagba OGUNDIMU as many prefer to call him during his stint in the prophetic ministry was confirmed and ordained into the Prophetic Ministry of the C&S Movement Church at the 44TH edition of the ascension of Mount Horeb.

Special mention must be made of his robust relationship and closeness to His Grace, The Spiritual Father and Chairman, C&S Movement Church, Worldwide –His Grace, Most Rev’d Pro. Dr. Samuel Adefila ABIDOYE who was a strong pillar of support for all of his achievements in all assignment undertaken by him. This prompted Daddy’s conferment with the highly distinguished post of a KNIGHT of the C&S Movement Church, Worldwide in the year 2014.

Amongst others, some of his contributions to the development of Christ includes but not limited to;



SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY LIFE

Daddy’s social and communal life was unblemished and equally unparralelled. His philanthropic life was excellent and unmatched. He roundly supported and impacted individuals, families, his immediate environment and communities positively.

During his lifetime, he facilitated and sponsored various Church and communal projects that have lasting benefits on the populace and human lives.

AWARDS & TITLES

Z.O. as he was popularly known in circles of his friend and associates was a recipient of various and notable awards and honorary titles. However, due to space constraints, we shall only avail us of some of the titles/awards. They are;

TITLES.

1. BABALAJE OF IDIMULAND,LAGOS STATE

2. OPA-AJE OF OWU KINGDOM, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

3. BABALAJE OF OWUDOTUN KINGDOM, ONIYANRIN, ABEOKUTA OGUN STATE

AWARDS

1.GOLDEN AWARD-GIRLS BRIGADE NIGERIA, 2016

2.AWARD OF EXCELLENCY IN SERVICE -CSMC W/W, PASTORS COUNCIL, 2016

3.AWARD OF CHURCH DEVELOPMENT - CSMC W/W, GALLILEE, 2011.

4.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, OTOOTO VIA ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, 2012.

5.MERIT AWARD – SALVATION ARMY, EBENEZER MODEL PARISH, IDIMU.

6.MERITORIOUS AWARD – CHOIR BOARD, CSMC W/W, 2017

7.DISTINGUISHED SERPAH -INT. EVANGELICAL COUNCIL CSMC W/W, 2017

8.AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – KING DAVID BAND, CSMC SOJ IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRCT), 2017

• MERITORIOUS AWARD IN LEADERSHIP & WELFARISM – CSMC IDIMU DISTRCT 2008
• EVERGREEN FATHER - CHOIR CSMC SOJ IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRCT). 2012
• AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – CSMC, KING OF KINGS ABORU (IDIMU DISTRICT) 2007
• MAN OF HONOUR – CSMC ROCK OF AGES (IDIMU DISTRICT) 2013
• AWARD OF EXCELLENCE -PROPHETESS DEBORAH BAND, CSMC SOJ IKOTUN (IDIMU DISTRCT)2015
• MERIT AWARD (OGO SERAFU) – MARTHA BAND, ZOAR CHAPEL, YABA DISTRICT.

Also, for his immense contributions to knowledge and the growth of the Church, he holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Christian Leadership from CHRIST GLOBAL GLAD TIDINGS UNIVERSITY OF THEOLOGY, LAGOS, NIGERIA awarded in the year 2005.

FAMILY LIFE

To the glory of God, Daddy was an embodiment and a shiny star in what is expected of a family man. He understands, values and loves his family and we all remain dear to his heart even until he breathed his last.

Our Husband, Father, Grandfather, Leader, Uncle, Friend and Benefactor is survived by Wives, Children, Grandchildren, Brothers, Sister etc.

IT IS OUR HEARTFELT PRAYER THAT HIS SOUL WILL CONTINUALLY REST IN PEACE.