Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola (AGS) was born on 30th August, 1968 to the family of Pa. Isaac & Late (Mrs.) Cecilia Babalola in Akure from Arosoye Royal Dynasty of Akure and Oba-Ile, in Akure kingdom of Ondo State. He started his Primary School Education at St. Stephen (Anglican) Primary School, Ijomu, Akure. He proceeded to United C.A.C. High School as one of the 1st set in 1980 through the Free Education Programme of Pa. Adekunle Ajasin, the 1st Civilian Governor of Ondo State. He later moved to Aquinas College, Akure in 1985 to address some deficiencies in his WASCE “O” Level Examination.
He joined Ondo State Civil Service in the Ministry of Lands & Housing in September, 1987 as Lands Inspector and left on study leave without pay in 1990 after he had gained an admission to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to study Quantity Surveying in 1989 where he bagged B.Sc (Hon.) in the profession. He came back to Ondo State Civil Service in 1998, after the completion of his compulsory NYSC programme in Katsina State, and moved to Department of Public Building, Ministry of Works and Transport as Quantity Surveyor II.
As a result of his longing for education and knowledge impartation in his professional delivery, he had his M.Sc in Construction Management from University of Lagos, Akoka in 2006 and had earlier studied Law in Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma between 1999 and 2005 for his L.L.b. Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola is a Fellow Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Fellow Institute of Chartered Economics of Nigeria and a Member Institute of Chartered Arbitrators of Nigeria. He has many Awards to his credit, among which are NYSC National Award and UNDP Fellowship Award from RIPA, United
Kingdom.
Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola, a registered Quantity Surveyor with a cognate experience had been a
very active participant in Engineering and Construction practice spanning over decades as a respected Quantity Surveying and Total Cost Management Consultant. He rendered incognito services to the Ondo State Government and QS profession, in different capacities of leadership and Committees’ engagement.
He was Chairman of this professional body – the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Ondo State Chapter between 2010 and 2013 (4years). During his tenure as Chairman, he ensured that Quantity
Surveying was almost a profession of household name in the Construction and Environmental-built Industry. His administration produced unprecedented 56 registered Quantity Surveyors. And within that period he became a member of National Executive Council of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors between 2011 and 2013 representing South/West Geopolitical Zone in the country. Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola, FNIGS, FCE retired meritoriously as a Director, Quantity Surveying after
a glorious fulfilled service of 35 years to the Ondo State Civil Service on 30th September, 2022.
By the Grace of GOD, he was appointed by His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State as his Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Lands & Housing on 1st March, 2024 to continue his amazing public service. It was highly unprecedented till the State Executive Council was dissolved on 15th January, 2025. He always appreciates and celebrates his Principal for the privilege to serve his State in this esteem capacity.
However, Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola has always been passionate about his Christian faith and life since he has been born again in 1983 during his secondary school day. The calling of God has been so evident upon him, even with his prophetic name while in the womb of his late mother, “Joseph”. He started his pupilage experience with Pastor P. K. Olaoye as his Personal Assistant after the session of prayer meetings with Pastor S. B. Olusegun in 1986 at C.A.C. Oke-Isegun, DCC Headquarters, Irowo Street, Akure. He later got engaged in this capacity with Pastor Jacob lleri-Oluwa Adu (AGS) after the relocation of Pastor P. K. Olaoye. He was driven with more capacity engagements on Biblical teaching and practical exposition of Christian life with Pas. J. I. Adu as his dear mentor. Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola was ordained a Pastor in Christ Apostolic Church by the Authority of the Church in 1995. He was promoted to the rank of District Superintendent in 2003 and further to Assistant General Superintendent in 2006. He established C.A.C. Mount of Victory, (English Chapel) of Oke-Isegun, D.C.C. Headquarters Irowo on divine mandate and approval of his mentor, Pastor J. I. Adu (AGS) and the Church Council on 13th April, 1997. The Church, he pastured, till 2nd November, 2014 when he left on divine instruction to start a new vision, C.A.C. Sanctuary of the LORD’S Presence. Everything about C.A.C. Sanctuary of the LORD’s Presence is a product of mystery of his faith, as a dogged and resilient man of GOD. As he used to say, “don’t be distracted, stay focused”. The devil will try to put many weights on you to distract you, but you must stay focused”. People may criticize you, lie against you, and say negative things about you, but you must remain focused. If you can imagine it, you can possess it; If you can dream it, you can become it; If you can envision it, you can attain it; If you can perceive it, you can realize it, and if you can picture it, you can achieve it.
He was appointed as Superintendent Pastor of C.A.C Levites’ Association in the year 2000 during the inauguration. The Association came into being after the burial ceremony of our late President, Pastor J.O. Adegoroye. Be that as it may, Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola was appointed and served as Chairman, Education Committee of Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria & Overseas between 3rd April, 2014 and April, 2017 appointed as a member of the National Building Committee of the Mission from April, 2017 till date. He was also appointed as Chairman of School Based Management Committee of United C.A.C. High School, Akure, in January, 2012. He has actively participated in both National and International Seminars, both within and outside the country. He has been to the following countries majorly on professional matters: United Kingdom, France, Holland, Spain and other notable countries.
Pastor Joseph Ayo Babalola (AGS) is indebted of appreciation to a lot of leaders in the Gospel on this ministerial track that imparted his growth. He is married to Evang. Kehinde Olusola Babalola, JP, his Priceless Jewel, also a chartered Quantity Surveyor, and the marriage is blessed with GOD fearing and wonderful children.
The authority of Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria and Overseas added to his profile by appointing Pastor Joseph Ayoade Babalola as the National Levite Coordinator of Christ Apostolic Church Nigeria & Overseas. We wish him best of luck with GOD’s Presence in all his pursuits.
