Daniel Olukoya

Daniel Olukoya
Personal details
Birth name Daniel Kolawole Olukoya
Born Ondo State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Denomination Pentecostalism
Occupation Pastor, Author, Televangelist
Website www.dkolukoya.com

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, Reading, Berkshire, England 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[8]. He is a keen football fan.[9]

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][10]

  • Deliverane from Spirit husband and Spirit Wife (Incub and Succubi) (ISBN: 9789782947789)
  • Overpowering witchcraft (ISBN: 9782947563)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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.
  2. ↑ "Biography of Daniel Kolawole Olukoya; Pastor; Microbiologist". www.nigerianbiography.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  3. 1 2 3 "Dr Daniel And Sister Shade Olukoya". mountain of fire.org. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Guy shares his experience at Dr Daniel Olukoya's Mountain of Fire & Miracles Church (MFM)". www.kemifilani.com. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  5. ↑ "DANIEL & FOLA Biotechnology Fo... - Organizations - TakingITGlobal". orgs.tigweb.org. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  6. ↑ "DAWN COMMISSION || Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya (DKO) – Founder, MFM". dawncommission.org. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
  7. ↑ "About MFM". MFM. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  8. ↑ https://dailyfamily.ng/23-quick-things-know-pastor-d-k-olukoya-family/
  9. ↑ http://thenationonlineng.net/dr-d-k-olukoya-mfm-life-passion-football/
  10. ↑ ""How To Choose A Life Partner" – Dr. Daniel Olukoya, MFM". The Paradigm. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
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