Daniel Olukoya
Daniel Olukoya | |
|---|---|
| File:Dr Olukoya.jpeg | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Kolawole Olukoya |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Denomination | Pentecostalism |
| Occupation | Pastor, Author, Televangelist |
Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, also known as DKO, is a scientist, clergyman and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).[1]
Early life and education
Daniel Olukoya was born in Ondo State to a police officer and his wife, a trader. He was enrolled at St. Jude’s Primary school, Ebute Metta, Lagos. Olukoya attended Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos.[1]
In 1976 he was granted admission into the University of Lagos (Unilag) to study Microbiology.[1] He graduated from Unilag in 1980 with a first-class degree [2]
He then proceeded on a scholarship to the University of Reading for his Doctorate degree in molecular genetics.[1]
Career
Olukoya returned to Nigeria and worked as a geneticist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, publishing over 70 scientific papers.[3][4]
Olukoya later established the Daniel & Fola Biotechnology Foundation,[5] a registered NGO, to train Nigerian citizens in molecular biology and biotechnology.[3][6]
He established Mountain of Fire and Miracles in 1989.[7]
Personal life
Olukoya is married to Shade Olukoya; they have a son named Elijah Toluwani. He is a keen football fan.[8]
Publications
Olukoya has authored several books which are published by Battle Cry Ministry. He is also a regular columnist of Fire in the Word, an MFM fortnightly publication.[3][9]
References
- ^ a b c d Morakinyo Abiodun (March 14, 2014). "DR. D.K OLUKOYA OF MFM; My life and passion for football team arsenal and so is his father". The Nation. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ "Biography of Daniel Kolawole Olukoya; Pastor; Microbiologist". www.nigerianbiography.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ a b c "Dr Daniel And Sister Shade Olukoya". mountain of fire.org. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Guy shares his experience at Dr Daniel Olukoya's Mountain of Fire & Miracles Church (MFM)". www.kemifilani.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ "DANIEL & FOLA Biotechnology Fo... - Organizations - TakingITGlobal". orgs.tigweb.org. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ "DAWN COMMISSION || Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya (DKO) – Founder, MFM". dawncommission.org. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
- ^ "About MFM". MFM. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ http://thenationonlineng.net/dr-d-k-olukoya-mfm-life-passion-football/
- ^ ""How To Choose A Life Partner" – Dr. Daniel Olukoya, MFM". The Paradigm. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2017-02-25.