Posterity will not forget Dr. (Mrs.) E. O. Babayemi for what God has done for mankind through her. How can we forget her humility? How can we forget her love and concern for all, her indiscriminate care of the old and young, rich and poor? Her ability to endure times of hardship and her leadership qualities that make her very successful where many have failed. Can we easily forget her meticulous attention to neatness in the body and in mind? She has no time for malice because according to her it will hinder one's prayers. It is our candid belief that God will grant her the grace to live many more years so that the world around her will be more blessed.

 

The biblical Deborah is remembered today for her leadership role in Israel, especially for saving Israel from the hands of Sisera. Ruth is remembered for her faithfulness to her mother-in-law. With what shall we remember our beloved mother? We shall remember her for what God has done for us through her with the power of the Holy Spirit. Through her, God has granted the barren to become mothers of children. Prolonged and protracted pregnancies have been delivered safely. People whose businesses have collapsed have become blessed and their businesses buoyant. God has promoted many civil servants through her prayers. The hopeless have become hopeful. God has opened up the way to prosperity for those that the world used to look down upon. Even the headquarters of our Church, a beautiful edifice, is something to write home about as an indicator that our mother is God chosen. She is a truly spiritual and orderly administrator, who has monitored the Church fund and made sure that it is wisely spent for the growth of the Church. Chronic cases of illness that are defiant to medical prescription have responded to spiritual treatment in Jerusalem, e.g. asthma, sickle cell anemia, goiter, stroke, appendicitis, premature menopause, etc. For these and many other mercies, we give glory to God in the Highest, Halleluiah.

In the course of her ministry, the Primate has been well recognized for her devotion to the work of God, her humility, tolerance, moderation, Spirit-filled life, and her tremendous positive impact on the life of countless souls. This is reflected in the various awards bestowed upon her over the years, from different organizations and bodies cutting across the public, private and ecumenical sections of Nigeria. Amongst these awards/awarding organizations are the following: