Daniel Olukoya

Daniel Olukoya
Personal details
Birth name Daniel Kolawole Olukoya
Born Ondo State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Denomination Non-denominational Christianity
Occupation Pastor, Author, Televangelist

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.[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.[1]

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][8]

References

  1. 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.
  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. ↑ "“How To Choose A Life Partner” – Dr. Daniel Olukoya, MFM". The Paradigm. 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
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