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This historical background would not be complete without mentioning the Diocesans who over the years have laboured to build the Diocese of Lagos, which is the 'mother' Diocese to the Diocese of Lagos West. They are:

Rt. Rev. F. Melville Jones (1919-40); The Rt. Revd. L.G Vining (1940-55); The Rt. Revd. A. W . Howells II (1955-63); The Rt. Revd. S.I. Kale (1963-74); The Rt. Revd. F.O. Segun (1974-85), and The Most Revd. J.A. Adetiloye (1985-1999).

Birth of the Diocese Constitutionally, the creation of a Diocese in the Anglican Communion had to pass through a set process. In 1997, nine years after The Most Revd Abiodun Adetiloye had given thought to the restructuring of the Diocese, the matter was discussed at the Diocesan Board meeting of the Diocese of Lagos .. The Board then set up a Committee, which was headed by Chief GO. K. Ajayi, (SAN). The committee was mandated to consider the way forward in terms of future administration of the Diocese of Lagos and its position as it concerns the Primatial Seat. At the end of extensive deliberation and consultations, which included taking of oral evidence from the various churches and individuals, the Committee recommended the sub-division of the then Diocese of Lagos into three autonomous Dioceses; one of which was the Diocese of Lagos West.