Daniel Olukoya
| Daniel Olukoya | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Daniel Kolawole Olukoya Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Pastor, Author, Televangelist |
| Religion | Non-denominational Christianity |
| Website | www.dkolukoya.com |
Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, also known as DKO, is a Nigerian scientist, clergyman and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM).[1]
Early life and education
Daniel Olukoya was born in Akure, 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.[2]
Olukoya later established the Daniel & Fola Biotechnology Foundation, a registered NGO, to train Nigerian citizens in molecular biology and biotechnology.[2]
He established Mountain of Fire and Miracles in 1989.[3]
Personal life
Olukoya is married to Shade Olukoya; they have a son named Elijah Toluwani. He is a keen football fan.[1]
Publications
Olukoya has authored several books which are published by Battle Cry Ministry. He is also a regular columnist of Fire in the World, an MFM fortnightly publication.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Morakinyo Abiodun (March 14, 2014). "DR. D.K OLUKOYA OF MFM; My life and passion for football". The Nation. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Dr Daniel And Sister Shade Olukoya". mountain of fire.org. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "About MFM". MFM. Retrieved 25 January 2016.