Draft:Olubunmi Adeleye Thomas

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Olubunmi Adeleye Thomas
Born (1975-04-07) April 7, 1975 (age 51)
Ojo Military Cantonment, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
Other nameRevd. ’Bunmi Thomas JP
OccupationsTeacher, Cleric, Peace Advocate
Known forPeace education advocacy, religious leadership

Olubunmi Adeleye Thomas a native of Onsa Compound, Apaara quarters, Oyo-East LGA Oyo State (born 7 April 1975), popularly known as Revd. ’Bunmi Thomas JP, is a Nigerian educator, cleric, and peace advocate. He is known for his contributions to education, religious leadership, and peace education advocacy in Nigeria.

Early life and education

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Thomas was born on 7 April 1975 at Ojo Military Cantonment in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. He started education career at Army Children Primary School, Ojo Lagos 1980-1986, Lagos State a government College, Ojo 1986-1993, St. Andrews College of Education,Oyo 1993-1997 and later studied Educational Management and Geography at the University of Ibadan.

Career

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Thomas is a certified teacher serving under the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), where he teaches Geography.

He served as an Electoral Officer with the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) from 2016 to 2018.

Religious ministry

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Thomas has held leadership roles within the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. He served as the Foundation National Youth Secretary of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria from 2009 to 2016.

He rose to become the Secretary General of the CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM AGBALA ANU CHURCH OF NIGERIA AND OVERSEAS with headquarters situated at Ibarapa-East LGA of Oyo State, a major sect of the CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM churches with over 68 parish branches across the world.

In 2022, he founded and became the Presiding Minister of the Cherubim and Seraphim Testament Church of the Altarsfire (Orisun Anu No. 2), Ibadan.

Peace advocacy

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Thomas is associated with the Peace Commission Nigeria, an initiative promoting peace education and conflict resolution. He has advocated for the integration of peace education into Nigeria’s secondary school curriculum as a strategy to address insecurity.

According to Nigerian Tribune, he was identified as a recipient of the Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant Award in recognition of his contributions to peacebuilding.[1]

His advocacy for peace education has also been reported by The Echo, which highlighted efforts to integrate peace studies into secondary education.[2]

Recognition

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Thomas is listed among notable indigenes on the official Oyo State Government website.[3]

Awards

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  • Walter Enloe Peace Education Grant Award (2025)[4]
  • Justice of the Peace (JP)

Affiliations

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  • World Citizens Peace (WCP)
  • Oyo State Justices of the Peace
  • African Institute for Justices of the Peace (AIJP)
  • Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
  • Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
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References

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  1. "Peace Commission advocates peace in schools curriculum". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  2. "Peace Commission Nigeria champions peace education integration in secondary schools". The Echo. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  3. "About Oyo State". Oyo State Government. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
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Oyo State Government Official Website