Daniel Olukoya is a Nigerian scientist, researcher, Christian minister, founder and general overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, one of the most popular and widely known churches worldwide.
However, Olukoya is a Doctor in Molecular Genetics and worked as a geneticist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba before going full-time into the ministry.
He is considered to be one of the richest pastors in Nigeria and Africa. Read through to learn all you need to about this renowned man of God.
Dr. Daniel Olukoya Biography & Net Worth
Dr. Daniel Olukoya is famous for his ministerial work much more than his career as a geneticist. Nonetheless, before we continue our discourse, below is a quick fact about him.
Daniel Olukoya Profile
| Full Name: | Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya (DKO) |
| Date of Birth: | 15-July-1957 |
| Age: | 64 years |
| Birth Place: | Akure, Ondo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Married to Folashade Olukoya (m. 1986) |
| Children: | Elijah Toluwani |
| Occupation: | Christian Minister |
| Founded: | Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries |
| Active Years: | 1989 till date |
| Net worth: | $600 million |
Daniel Olukoya was born on the 15th of July 1957 to a police officer and his wife, a businesswoman. His birthplace was Akure, the capital city of Ondo state. Olukoya is an educated man who began his academic pursuit at St. Jude’s Primary school, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
He continued by attending Methodist Boys’ High School, Lagos for his secondary education, obtaining his SSCE qualification and graduating top of his class.
Olukoya went further by attending the University of Lagos where he studied Microbiology graduating with first-class honours in 1980. He soon got a scholarship to further his education at the University of Reading for his Doctorate in molecular genetics.
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Daniel Olukoya Books
Olukoya is not just a pastor, but also a seasoned author who has authored several publications and books both scientific, medical, and spiritual books. Overall, Olukoya has written over 300 books. 70 of the books are medical publications and the majority of the books are Christian books targeted to minister to readers and uplift their spirit and soul.
Some of his books, which are mostly Christian include Prayer Rain (Published 1999); 101 weapons of spiritual warfare (published 2013); Deliverance from Spirit Husband and Spirit wife (1999); The prayer of Jehu (2013); Praying by the blood (2016); Pray your way to breakthrough (2016); Strange Enemies, strange prayers (2020); and so on.
Daniel Olukoya Career
Our discussion on Daniel Olukoya’s career is narrated in two segments, which entails his professional career and his ministerial career. Both of which he has been exceptional and performing highly making him an achiever.
Olukoya worked with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Yaba, Lagos state as a geneticist upon his coming back to Nigeria. During this period, he published over 70 paper publications. Besides, Olukoya taught genetics and worked as an external examiner in several Nigerian universities because of his high propensity in the field of genetics. Also, he has presented scientific papers at different seminars and conferences in and outside Nigeria.
Olukoya, in the bid to contribute to his selected medical field, founded Daniel and Fola Biotechnology Foundation established as a non-governmental organization to empower and equip Nigerians with the needed skills in molecular biology and biotechnology.
Likewise, Olukoya’s ministerial career began as a full-time minister of the gospel when he founded the Mountain of Fire Ministries in 1989. The ministry is a charismatic and Pentecostal church with a strong emphasis on deliverance and prayer against the forces of darkness.
It is considered by many persons as a “Do it Yourself” ministry with an aggressive prayer life. It means you have to pray yourself to deliverance and breakthrough without waiting for any minister or anointed man to lay hands or pray for you.
Olukoya began Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) in his room which has today grown to become one of the largest churches with branches in over 100 countries worldwide including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the American continent. It has over 10,000 branches within Nigeria alone.
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The church has a prayer city that accommodates an estimated 100,000 members in a sitting from within and outside Nigeria. The venue is used for a special prayer and deliverance programme that is held once a month.
Also, the church presently owns its private university, the Mountain Top University, established in 2015, located at Makogi Oba, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Daniel Olukoya Personal Life
Olukoya is a seasoned minister of the gospel which makes him a public figure and someone who is looked unto by many individuals. However, he is one man who does not enjoy too much publicity. As such, not everything about him is made public.
Nonetheless, Olukoya has been married since 1986 to Folashade Olukoya (nee Adesanya). The couple has just one child, Elijah Toluwani. The couple had their son after 15 years of waiting.
Daniel Olukoya Net Worth
Daniel Olukoya the general overseer of Mountain of Fires and Miracle Ministries as of the time this article is compiled is considered one of the richest pastors in Nigeria. The renowned Christian minister who started by pursuing his professional career as a geneticist before going into full-time ministry.
Olukoya’s net worth is estimated to be about $600 million and as such he is considered to be the third-largest richest pastor in Nigeria, according to keninfo.com.ng.
Olukoya is a seasoned writer who has authored more than 300 books which are believed to be among the resources fueling his huge net worth.
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How to Contact Daniel Olukoya
It is a norm for seasoned Christian ministers to be contacted by their members and other followers. This often leads to the desire to lay hands on their personal or social contact. However, connecting with Pst. Olukoya personally and directly is seemingly not possible but there are other means of contacting him.
Nonetheless, we are unable to get his contact but there are other means of contacting him, which is through their programme. You can call to participate in the programme by dialing 01-440-5205.
Facts About Daniel Olukoya
It is important to inform you that the story of life of DKO is never going to be complete without the following: (By Harry Omotosho).
- He is also the Founder and the General Overseer of THE BATTLE CRY MINISTRY which is a ministry purely dedicated to Christian literature and publications.
- The founder of MFM FC which is a football club competing in the Nigeria Premier League.
- He initiated the annual Dr. Olukoya AFN athletic competition which the last edition was held in Port Harcourt River State.
- Grants annual Scholarship for MFM members who graduated with a First Class Degrees Worldwide.
- He made a donation of ₦100 Million auditorium to the University of Lagos to mention but a few.
Conclusion on Dr Daniel Olukoya Biography, Net worth, and all You Need to Know about MFM
Dr. D.K Olukoya is a seasoned minister of the gospel, an author, a televangelist, and a researcher who is one of the influential persons in Nigeria with hundreds of thousands of followers. Since he migrated to full-time ministry, he has continued to grow and not relenting. To date, his contribution to the field of genetics and biotechnology is revered and celebrated.
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FAQ
What is Daniel Olukoya’s net worth?
Olukoya’s net worth is estimated to be about $600 million and as such he is considered to be the third-largest richest pastor in Nigeria.
My dear author of this article, it is important to inform you that the story of life of DKO is never going to be complete without the following: 1) He is also the Founder and the General Overseer of THE BATTLE CRY MINISTRY which is a ministry purely dedicated to Christian literature and publications. 2) The MFM FC which is a football club competing in the Nigeria Premier League. 3) The annual Dr. Olukoya AFN athletic competition which the last edition was held in Port harcourt River State. 4) The annual Scholarship for MFM members who graduated with a First Class Degrees Worldwide 5) The donation of #100 Million auditorium to University of Lagos to mention but a few.
Thanks for the information, we have made our research about the points listed in your comment and have updated the post.
Pastor do olukoya, did he has a Muslim background?
Yes he did. A very Notable and Philanthropist.