The Cathdral Church of St Jude Ebute Meta - St. Jude’s Church, Ebute Meta, established in 1869 as the first church on Lagos Mainland, evolved through faith and resilience. From its humble beginnings as the "Bamboo Church" and "Jungle Church," it became a symbol of religious freedom and growth. By 1928, it was envisioned as a future cathedral, a prophecy fulfilled in 2006 with its dedication as the Cathedral of St. Jude.

The Diocese

Following the inauguration of the Diocese of Lagos Mainland on August 23, 2006, as the 95th diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), and the enthronement of the Rt. Rev. Prof. Adebayo Dada Akinde as its pioneer Bishop on the same day, it became obvious that if this potential giant, straddled by the legendary Diocese of Lagos and the Diocese of Lagos West, must fly, it needed to walk, as it were, at double-quick pace. So much needed to be done to get the new diocese off and running: the bishop had no office property and no Bishop’s Court.

Today, under the leadership of the current bishop, Rt. Revd. Babatunde Colenso Akinpelu Johnson, the Diocese of Lagos Mainland continues to flourish, building on its foundation of faith, commitment, and a vision for growth and impact in the Anglican Communion.