Supo Ayokunle

Supo Ayokunle (born 25 January 1957) is a Nigerian Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and administrator. He served as President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention from 2010 to 2021 and as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) from 2016 to 2022. He is known for his writings on Christian leadership, integrity, national unity, and church administration. Quotes "Leadership with integrity, both in politics and religion, is rare on the streets, even in high and low levels of our economy." Supo Ayokunle discussing integrity in political and religious leadership. "Our problem is not having degrees, properties or money, but having leaders who can manage our endowments as a nation." Supo Ayokunle discussing Nigeria's leadership challenges. "Nigeria needs political and religious leaders who have integrity and the fear of God." Supo Ayokunle speaking on qualities of national leaders. "Any commitment to build leaders is very crucial and it should be taken very seriously." Supo Ayokunle discussing leadership development. "Politics should be seen as a calling and a means of true service and not as an easy means of making money." Supo Ayokunle discussing politics as public service. "Before joining politics, be sure the call of God is in your life and be ready to be accountable." Supo Ayokunle advising Christians seeking political office. "I don't want CAN to be a stooge in the hands of politicians." Supo Ayokunle discussing the independence of CAN. "It is only a wrong-thinking person that would not know that the polity is heated up." Supo Ayokunle discussing Nigeria's political climate. "The insecurity in the land is apparent. Without exaggeration, there is bloodshed every day." Supo Ayokunle discussing insecurity in Nigeria. "Today, the sanctity of life is no longer there." Supo Ayokunle speaking on the value of human life. "There is inhumanity against humanity." Supo Ayokunle condemning widespread violence. "The judiciary should be seen as the last hope of the common man." Supo Ayokunle discussing the role of the judiciary. "I came out of an accountable institution." Supo Ayokunle discussing accountability. "Every year, we prepare an end-of-year financial report to be audited." Supo Ayokunle discussing transparency and accountability. "To go to the President and inform him about the dangers in the land is a responsibility of a credible organisation like CAN." Supo Ayokunle discussing CAN's responsibility. External links Supo Ayokunle