About Us
Who We Are
The Fortress International Church is a present-truth apostolic church community of Life Fort International Ministry, founded on biblical principles, recognizing Jesus Christ as its head. Life Fort International Ministry was founded on Saturday 27th June 2009. While The Fortress International Church was commissioned on Saturday,
Sept.6th, 2009 with Apostle Desmond and Pst. Jumoke Oladimeji as the Founding Pastors.
The Fortress International Church has the mandate of training, equipping, and mobilising men to Discover, Develop and Deploy their graces to fulfill God's agenda for their lives. Everyone who becomes a member of our church joins a mobile train en route their prophetic destiny. We are committed to the teaching and practice of God's present truth in its progressive state. Our ultimate dream is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
We are a church committed to the operation of the gift and fruits of the spirit. Prophetic and apostolic operations of supernatural dealings of God have practical manifestations in our meeting. Once you attend one of our services, you become stocked on God with a passion to know more of Him and a desire to become all that He has made you to be.
Our Vision
Our vision is to impart you with the core value of God's word by the character of the Holy Spirit. We will enlarge your edge and capacity through spiritual principles. We will raise an apostolic generation of people walking in the power of the age to come.
Our Mission
Our mission is to train you to DISCOVER, DEVELOP, and DEPLOY your gift to fulfill your mandate and destiny.
Our Purpose
God created everyone for a specific assignment. You are designed to fit into a certain intention of God. You are created to solve certain problems. We are committed to training and teaching you scriptural-based insight that awakens you to your purpose.
Meet Our Pastors
Lead Pastor
Apostle Desmond Oladimeji is a dynamic preacher and teacher of righteousness, known for the great apostolic signs and remarkable grace that accompany his ministry. He is called to the office of an Apostle and serves as the Lead Pastor of The Fortress International Church, where he passionately leads the congregation in Lagos, Nigeria. In addition, he is the President of Life Fort International Ministry, a global outreach based in Lagos that focuses on spreading the gospel of the kingdom across nations.
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Apostle Desmond is highly sought after as a conference speaker and expositor of the Word, known for his ability to convey profound biblical truths with clarity and power. His teachings emphasize righteousness, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of God’s Word in the life of believers. He has been instrumental in raising and equipping countless individuals for ministry and leadership through his apostolic ministry.
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He is happily married to Pastor Olajumoke Oladimeji, who serves alongside him in ministry. Together, they are blessed with two sons, Theodore and Yohann, and are dedicated to nurturing their family in the ways of the Lord. Apostle Desmond continues to preach the gospel of the kingdom far and wide, impacting lives and advancing God’s kingdom from his base in Lagos, Nigeria.
Co-lead Pastor
Pastor Olajumoke Oladimeji is a God Chaser, an intercessor, and Co-Senior Pastor of The Fortress Int'l Church. She sits as the Church Administrator and the Head of the Family and Marriage Ministry. She is passionate about serving God and teaches the word with unusual calmness, peculiar aptness, and disarming simplicity.
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Pastor Jummy as she is fondly called hosts an annual women's program called "The Daughters of Virtue Conference" and a monthly prayer meeting on the first day of every month called "Commanding Your Month" with the Daughters Of Virtue - the sisters' fellowship of the Fortress International Church.
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She has put about 12 years into diverse professional practices ranging from Customer Service Representative to her stint in Internal Audit and Control and presently functions as a technical underwriter in a leading insurance company. She's an associate member of The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, a certified member of the West African Insurance Institute, and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. She is married to The Senior Pastor of The Fortress Int'l Church and their marriage is blessed with 2 lovely children.
Associate Pastor
Pastor Kelvin Ikpi serves as the Head of the Maturity Directorate at Fortress International Church, passionately committed to fostering spiritual growth and sharing God’s Word with clarity and impact. Alongside his ministry, Kelvin brings over 15 years of professional experience in banking, risk management, and IT audit, particularly in electronic payment systems.
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He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, as well as two master’s degrees—one in finance from the University of Lagos and another in financial technology from the UK. A chartered accountant and certified cybersecurity consultant, Kelvin integrates his professional expertise with spiritual insight.
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Kelvin is married to Pastor Folashade, and together they are raising four children in a Christ-centered home, dedicated to nurturing both spiritual and personal growth.
Associate Pastor
Pastor Oluwaseun Fagbamiye gave his life to Christ in 1999 and has since been dedicated to serving God. He was a choir leader at Agape Christian Ministries and led the Agape Campus Fellowship during his university years. Pastor Oluwaseun holds a degree in Industrial Chemistry from Adekunle Ajasin University.
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He was ordained as a pastor in 2014 at The Fortress International Church. Alongside his ministry, he leads in the corporate world as the General Manager of Ranie Concept Nig and Group Head of Production at Vinara Confectioneries. He is happily married to Oluwatosin Anthonia, and they are blessed with two daughters, Britney and Branice.
Associate Pastor
Pastor Folashade Kelvin-Ikpi is a determined, vibrant, and energetic associate pastor with an unwavering passion for excellence in all she does. Her leadership and commitment shine through in her role as the Head of the Membership Directorate, where she oversees the growth and engagement of the church community with grace and diligence.
A dedicated wife and mother, she is married to Kelvin-Ikpi, and together they are blessed with four beautiful children. Folashade's faith, family values, and her relentless pursuit of excellence define her both in ministry and in her personal life. She continues to inspire and empower those around her with her dynamic spirit and dedication to her calling.
