Pastor Kayode Pitan replaces Iluyomade at RCCG City of David

Pastor Kayode Pitan has been appointed as the new pastor of the City of David Parish in Lagos, part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

He succeeds Pastor Charles Kpandei, who had been serving as the interim pastor following the suspension of Pastor Idowu Iluyomade.

According to a report by Church Times Nigeria on Sunday, Pitan’s appointment comes in the wake of Iluyomade’s suspension over certain allegations. While some media outlets initially suggested that Pitan had already assumed leadership, it was actually Kpandei who led the parish since June, after Iluyomade’s suspension.

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A source within the RCCG confirmed to Church Times that Pitan has now been formally designated as the incumbent pastor of the City of David. The decision was reportedly made by the church’s governing council during the recently concluded convention.

EKO HOT BLOG gathered that before this new role, Pitan served as the Pastor in Charge of the Tabernacle of David in Region 51, where he also held the position of Regional Pastor. His extensive corporate experience is expected to be a valuable asset in managing the Trinity Tower project and leading the City of David parish.

Pastor Kayode Pitan

With his appointment, Pastor Pitan now oversees Region 20, with the City of David serving as its headquarters. Pastor Ben Akabueze has been appointed as the Assistant Pastor in Charge of Region 20. Meanwhile, Kpandei has returned to his previous role as Pastor in Charge of Region 11 in Lekki.

This appointment marks the official end of Pastor Iluyomade’s tenure at the City of David parish.

Pastor Kayode Pitan completed his graduate studies in the United States and returned to Nigeria 37 years ago, where he made significant contributions to the banking and finance sectors. He worked at Citi Bank before founding his own finance house, which collapsed in 1993, resulting in a $3 million loss—a setback that led him to deepen his Christian faith.

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Pitan later served as the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Industry (BoI) from July 2015, where he focused on industrialization and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Known for his strategic leadership, he led the bank for five years and began a second term in 2022. However, he resigned in 2023 amid a government reshuffle under President Bola Tinubu.

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