The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, has announced Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide), as its Iconic Woman of the Month for January.
The recognition is a newly introduced NAWOJ Lagos initiative designed to celebrate womanhood, impact, and philanthropy.
Speaking on the initiative, Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Mrs. Jumoke Johnson said, it’s a celebration of women making positive and immeasurable contributions in their fields of endeavour.
Johnson added that a woman is nominated and announced every month and the showcase capped with a grand finale at the end of the year, when all 12 honourees are celebrated.
The NAWOJ Lagos Chairperson said the selection of Reverend Mother Ajayi reflects the association’s commitment to spotlighting women whose lives and work inspire societal transformation.
“The nomination of Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi as the NAWOJ Lagos Iconic Woman of the Month of January is in appreciation of her extensive philanthropy across Lagos State and Nigeria, and her impact, which is felt globally,”
Reverend Mother Ajayi is widely known for her humanitarian work through the Esther Ajayi Foundation, which focuses on humanitarian aid, education, and social development. The foundation provides scholarships, disability support, and community development interventions, including assistance to repatriated citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Her philanthropic footprint spans several sectors, with notable interventions at the Police Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 2, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Council, and scholarships awarded to hundreds of students in public and private tertiary institutions across the country. She has also sponsored medical outreaches, supported the chronically ill, and extended assistance to numerous organisations, nationwide.
Beyond Nigeria, Reverend Mother Ajayi’s humanitarian engagements have taken her to several war-torn countries, underscoring the international scope of her outreach.
She leads a large congregation at her cathedral in Victoria Island, Lagos, where she is regarded as a spiritual mother to many.
Born in Mushin, Lagos, Reverend Mother Ajayi attributes her resilience, quick thinking, and deep love for humanity to her formative years within that community.
Reflecting on her early struggles in the United Kingdom, she once remarked, “I told God, if you can see me through this, nobody will cry to me and cry back, if it’s genuine.”
NAWOJ Lagos congratulates Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi on the honour, wishing her continued strength, good health, and greater impact in her service to humanity.
