Pastor Taiwo Odukoya was a man of faith, hope, and inspiration. He was the founder and senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Nigeria, and he grew the church to become one of the largest in the country. He was also a popular and respected preacher, known for his down-to-earth style and his message of hope and inspiration.
Odukoya was born in Lagos in 1956. He studied accounting at the University of Lagos and worked as a chartered accountant before entering the ministry. He founded Fountain of Life Church in 1992, and it quickly grew to become a thriving congregation. Odukoya was a gifted leader and preacher, and he was able to connect with people from all walks of life. He was known for his message of hope and inspiration, and he often spoke about the power of faith to overcome challenges.
Odukoya was also a strong advocate for social justice. He was involved in several initiatives to help the poor and marginalized, and he was a vocal critic of corruption and injustice. He was awarded the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) in 2005 for his contributions to the development of Nigeria.
Odukoya’s life was not without tragedy. His first wife, Bimbo, died in a plane crash in 2005. He remarried in 2010, but his second wife, Nomthi, died of cancer in 2021. Despite these challenges, Odukoya never lost his faith or his sense of hope. He continued to preach and minister to others until his death on August 7, 2023, at the age of 67.
Odukoya’s death is a major loss for the Christian community in Nigeria and around the world. He was a gifted leader and preacher, and his legacy will continue to inspire people for many years to come. He was a man of faith, hope, and inspiration, and his life will continue to touch the lives of many
I heard he lost his twin sister too. How true is that?
Sorry that I am just replying. He did indeed lose his twin sister earlier. – Editor.