The group prayed for a leader who could unite its members, young and old. When Chief J. Bode Amao visited the church one Sunday, Bro. Ogunyemi was convinced he was the man. He approached Chief Amao after a later service and asked him directly to lead the new Society. After a few moments of thought, Chief Amao accepted.

On Sunday 15 May 1988, the brothers met at Chief Amao's home in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, and appointed the first interim executive. A week later, on 22 May 1988, the executive was confirmed at the home of Bro. T.L. Oredugba in Opebi. At that meeting the Society set up a constitution drafting committee under Bro. Segun Demuren and approved its anthem, "For the Lord Leads Us Forever", composed by Bro. Biodun Gbago.
The brothers also made a decision that would define the chapter: the congregation deserved a befitting house of worship, and Fountain of Hope would help to build it.

The chapter was inaugurated on 23 October 1988 with 29 foundation members. The occasion came one week after the burial of Mrs F. Ireyemi Adefope, wife of our Patron. Bishop Abiodun Adetiloye, who preached that day, urged the brothers to accept the will of God and press on. He then gave the chapter its lasting name: the Concorde Chapter.
To mark the day, the Society donated the first marble lectern to the tent church.

Work on a permanent church auditorium began immediately. Some voices in the congregation felt the priority should be spiritual growth instead. The first building fundraiser settled the matter: between 80% and 90% of the total raised came from Fountain of Hope members. Our Patron, Otunba M.O. Adefope, chaired the building committee, and many of our brothers served on it.

Like every organisation, the Society faced difficult seasons. When our Charter President, Bro. J. Bode Amao, retired to Ibadan, the chapter lost a leader whose personal generosity had long carried much of its expenses. His successors, Bro. S.A. Fafowora and Bro. Akin Osiyemi, worked hard to keep the Society steady through lean years.
In 2004, under the presidency of Bro. Supo Ogunyemi, the chapter put its finances on a firm footing. Generous gifts from Bro. Festus Fadeyi, Bro. Kayode Odumosu and Bro. Adesola Egunjobi restored the treasury, and Bro. Ade Bolodeoku took charge of it. The Society adopted a principle it still follows: each member contributes according to how God has endowed him.

Since 2004, FOH19NG has returned to the forefront of the Fountain of Hope family and stands shoulder to shoulder with other chapters. We became the first chapter to acquire a coaster bus for the Society's use nationwide. Our members have served at national and zonal level, and our charitable giving to churches and organisations continues.
We thank God, who has been with us through all these years. To God be the glory.