The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, has named 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 honour is part of a newly introduced NAWOJ Lagos initiative aimed at celebrating womanhood, excellence, impact, and philanthropy among women making remarkable contributions to society.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Mrs. Jumoke Johnson, described it as a platform designed to spotlight women whose lives and work continue to inspire positive change across different sectors.
She explained that one outstanding woman will be nominated and unveiled monthly, with all 12 honourees celebrated at a grand finale at the end of the year.
According to Johnson, the selection of Reverend Mother Ajayi underscores NAWOJ Lagos’ commitment to recognising women whose influence transcends boundaries.
“The nomination of Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi as the NAWOJ Lagos Iconic Woman of the Month for January is in recognition of her extensive philanthropic work across Lagos State, Nigeria, and beyond, as well as the global impact of her humanitarian interventions,” she said.
Reverend Mother Ajayi is widely known for her humanitarian initiatives through the Esther Ajayi Foundation, which focuses on education, humanitarian aid, disability support, and community development.
The foundation has provided scholarships to hundreds of students in public and private tertiary institutions and extended support to repatriated citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Her philanthropic interventions cut across various sectors, including notable contributions to the Police Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 2 and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Council.
She has also sponsored medical outreaches, supported the chronically ill, and assisted numerous organisations nationwide.
Beyond Nigeria, Reverend Mother Ajayi has carried out humanitarian missions in several war-torn countries, highlighting the international reach of her compassion-driven work.
She leads a large congregation at her cathedral in Victoria Island, Lagos, where she is widely regarded as a spiritual mother and mentor.
Born in Mushin, Lagos, Reverend Mother Ajayi attributes her resilience, quick thinking, and deep love for humanity to her upbringing in the 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 well-deserved honour and wishes her continued good health, strength, and greater impact in her service to humanity.
