Lara Adedeji
Lara Adedeji is a seasoned life coach with over 12 years of diverse professional experience. Renowned for her high level of expertise and professionalism, she has made significant contributions in various sectors including civil society organizations and the federal government parastatal. She holds prestigious positions as a fellow at the Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management of Nigeria and as a faculty fellow at the Centre for New Dimension Leadership.
Her prolific career also includes being a writer and speaker, sharing insights and knowledge that inspire many. Lara is recognized as an excellent team and business builder, demonstrating keen intuition in business development and personal branding, which underscores her comprehensive approach to leadership and organization development.
Background and University Ministry
Omolara Adedeji (fondly called Lara Gboyega Adedeji) is a dynamic prayer minister, leadership coach, and personal development strategist. She studied Economics at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife (2004 – 2008), where she was an active member of Christ Ambassadors Students Outreach Fellowship (CASOR). In CASOR, she served primarily in the Prayer Subgroup, conducting prayer and deliverance ministrations and participating in campus-wide evangelism outreaches.
Early Achievements and Leadership Development
- Leadership Roles on Campus: Beyond her spiritual leadership in CASOR, Lara also served at various levels of the fellowship leadership. She played key roles in ensuring the fellowship’s prayer cover, missions, and discipleship were thriving.
- SIFE and Global Exposure: She was a passionate participant in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) program—representing OAU, as well as Nigeria, at an international competition in Singapore, returning with a trophy.
- UJCM Drama Group: As part of the University Joint Christian Movement Drama Group, she honed her stage acting skills, merging her flair for drama with prayer and intercession.
Transition into Full-Time Ministry and Marriage
Upon graduating from OAU in 2008, she and Adegboyega remained close friends in the faith. Their deep commitment to ministry aligned perfectly, and they got married in 2012. They relocated briefly to Katsina State, where they established ministry outreaches, taught believers, and wrote and published Christian resources.
Core Ministry Focus
- Prayer, Deliverance & Discipleship: Rooted in her formative years as a campus prayer leader, Lara has a passion for intercessory prayer, spiritual warfare, and deliverance, believing strongly in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives.
- Teaching & Leadership: She co-labors with her husband in apostolic teaching, guiding believers into deeper knowledge of their Kingdom rights, responsibilities, and inheritance. Her speaking engagements often revolve around spiritual development, personal transformation, leadership, and family life.
- Women & Family Ministry: Lara has led numerous initiatives aimed at strengthening marriages, empowering women, and fostering healthy, God-centered families—reflecting an emphasis on biblical principles of love, unity, and purposeful living.
Co-Founder of Multiple Ministries and Organizations
In partnership with her husband, Lara co-founded a number of Kingdom-focused ministries and organizations, each one reflecting her deep conviction in holistic, Spirit-led growth and her entrepreneurial bent:
- Kingdom Pathwalkers Ministries (KPM) – Focused on apostolic and prophetic expressions, discipleship, and global ministry.
- Flickers of Hope Foundation (FOH) – Serving orphans, widows, and vulnerable groups through scholarships, skill development, and capacity-building.
- AAJ Consulting Limited – Where she serves as Senior Partner, deploying organizational strategy, leadership development, and personal coaching solutions.
- Centre for New Dimensions Leadership (CNDL) – Co-shaping a new generation of servant-leaders who model Christ’s approach to governance, ethics, and society-building.
- Olivet Resort Limited & Hope Ambassadors College – Additional ventures aimed at providing retreats, educational services, and leadership development.
Vision and Passion
A fervent believer in God’s transformative power, Lara’s overarching desire is to see individuals and families live out their divine purposes with passion and integrity. She views prayer as a potent force that births new possibilities in people’s lives. Motivated by a deep sense of compassion and responsibility, she invests in raising servant-leaders—especially among women—so that they can influence their communities and nations for Christ.
