Pastor Taiwo Daniel Odukoya is a Nigerian Pentecostal minister who was born on June 15th, 1956, in Kaduna, Nigeria. He is the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, which now has over 8,000 members, up from a membership of just 20 many years ago, according to Wikipedia.
In addition to being a specialist in leadership and interpersonal issues, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya has a background as a petroleum engineer. He has founded and actively participated in a number of programs with the goal of empowering and supporting those who are less fortunate in particular and developing leaders in all walks of life since he firmly believes in the potential of his country.
His Early Life, Education
Kaduna is where Pastor Taiwo Odukoya was raised. Before enrolling at the University of Ibadan in 1976, where he earned a degree in petroleum engineering in 1981, he completed his primary and secondary education at the Baptist Primary School, Kigo Road, Kaduna, and St. Paul’s College (now known as Kufena College, Wusasa), respectively.
After completing the required one-year National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) program, he began working as a petroleum engineer for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in April 1982. He remained there until his voluntary retirement in January 1994, when he was called to the ministry.
Marriage
At the University of Ibadan, Odukoya and Bimbo Williams started up a romance that resulted in their marriage in 1984. Three kids—Jimmy Odukoya, Tolu Odukoya Ijogun, and Tobi Odukoya—were born from the union.
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Death of His Wife
Sadly, on December 10, 2005, Bimbo Odukoya and 102 other passengers aboard Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 perished in the crash. The messages of Bimbo Odukoya had been well and thoroughly received by many.
Up until her death, Pastor (Mrs.) Bimbo Odukoya was the co-pastor of The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Nigeria. Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, the senior pastor of the church, and she were blessed with three wonderful children.
She held the position of president of the organization that creates the weekly television program Single & Married around the globe. Many single men and women as well as married people enjoy the program because of the simple way in which issues relating to the family, marriage, and relationships are handled. She also gave a lot of emphasis in her teachings to holiness, character, and integrity.
There are still numerous testimonies from singles about how Single & Married has aided them in making the correct decisions, and there are also testimonies from married individuals about how Pastor Bimbo’s teachings on the show helped to mend their marriages.
In addition, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya served as the chairwoman of Discovery for Women, a ministry whose mission is to encourage, empower, and challenge women in their different capacities as wives, mothers, and leaders. Her quarterly Discovery for Women rallies drew approximately 5,000 women.
She was one of the most sought-after speakers at domestic and international conferences. Before being called to glory, she served on nearly every polytechnic and university campus in Nigeria.
Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was a prolific author, writer, and columnist who published frequently in numerous national and international newspapers and publications, including City People, ThisDay, Leadership, and Lifestyle Magazine (UK), among many others.
The book How To Choose A Life Partner, 165 Questions To Ask was also written by her. Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was one of the three individuals selected by Samsung, the official sponsor of the 2004 Olympic Games, to represent Nigeria in Athens, Greece, when the Olympic Torch was brought there as a gesture of her acceptance.
Pastor Bim, as she was fondly called, was regarded by many as a pastor, mother, confidant, encourager, role model, and mentor. She died in a plane crash in 2005. Â
On January 5, 2010, five years later, Taiwo Odukoya got married again to Rosemary Simangele Zulu from South Africa. The marriage gave birth to two boys, Jomiloju Odukoya and Timileyin Odukoya.
Pastor Odukoya lost his second wife to cancer in November 2021. On November 9, the pastor made an announcement regarding the passing of his wife, stating that the South African had “battled cancer for the better part of two years.”
Pastor (Mrs.) Nomthi Odukoya
Pastor (Mrs.) Nomthi Odukoya worked as an educator, life coach, and writer before she passed away. Under the direction of her husband, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, she serves as the Associate Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Nigeria.
Pastor Nomthi, as she is fondly called, is passionate about building a wholesome and integrated family life with a focus on raising Godly (spiritual) and socially responsible children. She ministers hope and healing to women of different strata (singles, married, single parents, etc.).
She is the Chairperson of Fountain Initiative for Social Development (FISD), a faith-based, non-profit organization committed to the entrepreneurial development and empowerment of underprivileged individuals and communities across Nigeria.
Pastor (Mrs.) Nomthi Odukoya is the Founder and Chairman of Funda Wazi Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to providing child-friendly resources and training to equip children and adults with a view to ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing.
She is the author of the fast-selling children’s book, No! Don’t Touch Me There; A Bully Is Not a Hero; Help! They Are Fighting Again and Boys and Girls Are Different but Equal. These books empower children to confront any form of abuse or social ill. She lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her husband and children.
The Fountain of Life Church
 The Fountain of Life Church was formed in 1992 by Pastor Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya. Their mission statement was, “To teach men and women the art of building successful relationships and the principles of leadership so they can be all they are created to be.”
There are numerous missions for the Church in South Africa, the UK, the US, Switzerland, Kenya, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, the Republic of Benin, and Togo.
Several outreach initiatives, including a hospital, an orphanage, a school for less fortunate children, a farm, a water project that installs boreholes in key locations for people without access to clean, portable water, and a skill-building and entrepreneurial institute for the underprivileged, are carried out by Pastor Odukoya to demonstrate his steadfast belief in the role of the church in the community. Pastor Taiwo Odukoya established Discovery for Men and Discovery for Women on April 19, 1997.
These non-denominational outreach programs for men and women aim to help individuals attain their full potential.These outreach initiatives provide technical and real-world life skills to hundreds of thousands of men and women each year through quarterly rallies, mentorship programs, and a vocational center.
The Fountain of Life Church, a ministry with the goal of giving a home to the lost, assisting those looking for direction, purpose, and calling, and cultivating those who are dedicated to making a difference, is led by senior pastor Taiwo Odukoya. Pastor Taiwo Odukoya spent 12 years as a petroleum engineer with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) before entering full-time ministry.
The Fountain of Life Church has grown from its modest beginnings in 1992 to become a network of missions both within and outside of Nigeria. He is the host of the twice-yearly gatherings Discovery for Men, Discovery for Women, The Woman Leader, and Ruth and Boaz, which are attended by thousands of people of various ages and religious backgrounds.
His messages include developing leadership skills as well as creating fruitful associations and businesses. Pastor Taiwo is a fervent supporter of the church’s contribution to the socioeconomic well-being of the world, and this is evident in the many social programs he has spearheaded at The Fountain of Life Church. Grace Springs Rehabilitation Home, The Hope Center, and The Borehole Project are a few of them.
An accomplished author, his books Unleash Your God-given Potential, Created for Blessings, Limitless, Home Affairs, The Proof, Get All You Want, The Portrait of a Champion, 120 Days of Victory, 121 Days of Blessings, 125 Days of Favour, Glorious Legacy: The Life and Times of ‘Bimbo Odukoya, Women Will Rule the World, and Time: Where Has It Gone have gained a wide readership both locally and internationally. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with his wife, Pastor Nomthi, and their children.
Taiwo Odukoya Awards
Pastor Taiwo has received numerous awards in recognition of his leadership role in the society and his concern for the less privileged.
- In 2006, he was voted one of the 12 most inspiring leaders in Nigeria in a survey conducted by Leadership and Lifestyle (a London-based magazine).
- He is also a Life Fellow and Grand Patron of the Institute of Corporate Management, and a Fellow of the Certified Directors’ Institute.
Taiwo Odukoya Net Worth
His net worth is not available.
Here are 10 things to know about the late clergyman
1. Odukoya was born on June 15, 1956, in the city of Kaduna, where he was also raised.
2. He had his primary education at Baptist Primary School and proceeded to Kigo Road, Kaduna, and St. Paul’s College (now known as Kufena College, Wusasa) in Zaria for his secondary education.
4. He had his tertiary education at the University of Ibadan in 1976, where he obtained a degree in petroleum engineering in 1981.Related News
5. He was employed as a petroleum engineer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in April 1982 after he completed his one-year National Youth Service Corps programme. He served there until his voluntary retirement in January 1994, after his call to the ministry.
6. Odukoya met his wife, Bimbo Williams, at the University of Ibadan in 1980, and they both got married in 1984.
7. The two co-founded The Fountain of Life Church in 1992 and later became renowned for teaching men and women the art of building successful relationships as well as the principles of leadership.
9. Pastor Odukoya lost his wife, Bimbo, in the ill-fated Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145, which occurred on December 10, 2005.
10. On January 5, 2010, he got married again to Rosemary Simangele Zulu from South Africa, who later died of cancer in November 2021.
FAQs About Pastor Taiwo Odukoya
Where is Pastor Taiwo Odukoya from?
Taiwo Odukoya was born on 15 June 1956 in the city of Kaduna, Colonial Nigeria, where he was also raised.
What happens to Pastor Taiwo Odukoya?
Pastor Taiwo Odukoya passed away in the US on Monday at the age of 67. He was the founding pastor of The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC).
How many children does Pastor Odukoya have?
The marriage of Bimbo Odukoya and her husband, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, was honored with three wonderful children before her downfall. The names of her three children are Tolu Odukoya, Jimmy Odukoya, and Tobi Odukoya.
