Royal Ambassadors organization started in Kwara by a faithful steward named Pastor S.S Ojo according to records. He stated the organization in First Baptist Church New Bussa where he was as the church pastor but could not do much due to little knowledge about the organization and this covers the early 10 years having no or little record. However, the organization got re-energized by the arrival of Late Rev. Ajayi whose vast knowledge acquired from the Southern Baptist Convention helped a lot when he became the church pastor of First Baptist Church New Bussa and was appointed to be the coordinator of both R.A and MMU for the conference. In the year 1979 under his leadership he arranged for the first R.A camp at New Bussa, another in March 1980 which was attended by R.A’s from Agbebi, Igbomina and Offa association where Aderibigbe Soji (now pastor), B.O Odedina, J.T Popoola (now a retired Reverend and third ambassador to bag a pleni. Rank throughout the convention) and Mr. Ogundiran were in attendance.

At the inception, the conference was made up of just three (3) associations namely Agbebi, Offa and Ogo-Oluwa associations which has now birthed the current twelve (12) associations.

On the leadership, Late Mr. P. O Oke who used about 12 years (1979-1994) as director later succeeded Dn. S. F Agboola as MMU chairman. For the Royal Ambassadors P. O. Oke was succeeded by Couns. K. Ayinde from First Baptist Church, New Bussa who directed the organization for six (6) years and under his administration he had the following members as his cabinet Coun. (Dn). S A. Okikiade (Secretary) and Couns. O.O. Afolayanka (Treasurer). He inherited five (5) associations as Agbebi was multiplied in three (3) in 1987 namely Ilorin Central, Agbebi North, Agbebi South, Offa and Ogo-Oluwa.

In November 2000, Coun. (Dn) S.A Okikiade became the conference director with the following people as part of his cabinet: Coun. Benjamin Ojo (Deputy Director), Coun. Biodun Oladipupo (Commander) and Coun. Ezekiel Adeyanju (Treasurer). Good helped the administration in achieving in so many areas among which are:

Launching of R.A Chapters, Joint Conference Ranking Examination, Camping and attending National Meeting, Inauguration of Antisocial Vices Club (ASVC) in 2006 with Amb. Adisa, Olaniyi. (Couns. and post pleni) as the coordinator.

The efforts of Late P.O. Oke cannot be forgotten in the history of Kwara Baptist Conference Royal Ambassadors. He freely helped in typing examination questions, coordinate the marking, Sending meeting notification to churches as far the present day Kogi State. He really used his influence of stewardship in so many areas to lift up the organization. Also, the efforts of Late Dn. S.A. Oyedeji and Chief Omoniyi the former Conference MMU chairmen cannot be forgotten in sponsoring the RA’s of the conference to the convention for parade and MMU national meetings. Also during the first Abuja convention in 2004, Kwara Conference came 3rd position in the parade competition and also 3rd position in Bible quiz competition in 2006 at Owerri convention.

Due to the level of commitment and faithfulness Coun. (Dn.). S.A. Okikiade was elected as National Auditor during MMU Congress held at Port Harcourt. He also served as member of the RA convention ranking and uniform committee. He handed over the leadership of the conference to now Rev. Dr Taiye Jimoh, who served from 2006-2008.

Coun. Taiye Faniran took charge from 2008-2009 to complete the remaining one year of Rev T. Jimoh’s administration.

In September 2009, Couns. Adisa,Olaniyi B. took over the mantle of leadership from Couns. T Faniran. He continued in the part of his predecessors with a number of innovation to give the organization a facelift.

These innovations include introduction of Leadership Training retreat which is now an annual programme, introduction of independent mission activity for prospective ambassador extra-Ordinary Candidate, improved camping programme packs, introduction of the plenipotentiary clubs, enhanced Anti-Social Vices Club, introduction of an improved answer sheet for our examination, inauguration of patrons forum, opening of R.A account with UBA which is presently in use, through social media influencing the purchase of trophies for the conference annual parade especially for second and third position to mention but a few. The parade squad of the conference came third at the 2016 annual convention-in-session. Those who worked in the team then are:

Coun. Emmanuel Amao (Deputy Director)

Amb. Segun Ogunyanju (Secretary)

Amb. Ogunniyi Femi (Recording Secretary)

Coun. Ezekiel Adeyanju (Treasurer)

Amb. Toba Bamidele (Financial Secretary)

Coun. (Dn) John O. Akanni (Auditor)

Amb. Adesina Joel (Parade Commander)

Amb. Lekan Aboyeji (Assistant Commander)

Amb. Rotimi Aremu (Mission Leader)

Amb. Hezekiah Adeyemi (ASVC Coordinator)

Amb. Abraham Akanbi (ICT Officer)

Amb. (Dn) Yemi Atoyebi(Programme Coordinator)

Couns. Sunday Morawo (Chairman Pleni Club)

Couns. Taiwo Faniran (Ex-Officio)

In October 2016, Coun. Adesina, Joel A. took the mantle of leadership the noble association from Couns. Adisa,Olaniyi B. He continued with the tempo of his predecessors and has accomplished great feats during his tenure. The following are some of his achievements

Reaching out to Royal Ambassadors associations outside Ilorin by touring round the whole of Kwara conference to achieve general involvement of all.

RAN was able to come once again to Kwara for the annual mission trip of the Plenipotentiary Club

Chapters inauguration and investiture programmes were held successfully while the first conference jamboree was held in 2017 at Iludun-Oro with the current RA Marshal – Coun. Ayobami Adekunle (Post Pleni) in attendance.

By God’s grace under his administration the organization was able to purchase two sets of band one presented by the conference through the conference president Rev.Dr. V.S.A Dada and the other by the WMU under the leadership of Dns. M.O. Oyekanmi and two (2) trumpets by the MMU under the leadership of Dn. J.O. Olaoye.

At the 2019 convention in Ogbomoso the conference parade squad also came 3rd for the second time in five (5) years

It is noteworthy to mention that over the years the conference has been able to produce leaders even at the convention level with their names and oftices given below:

Coun. (Dn.) S.A Okikiade- National Auditor

Couns. B. Olaniyi Adisa – National Editor-in-chief/PRO

Amb. John 0. Akanni – Secretary Junior & Intermediate R.A Forum

The present administration led by Coun. Pst. Emmanuel Oluwafemi Ogunniyi emerged to take the organization to mend (Mission, Empowerment, Nurturing and Discipleship) fit.

As we continue the journey to mend, we must ensure we work in love and unity.

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