Born in into a humble family in the village of Ifewara, Osun State located in the South-western part of Nigeria Enoch Adeboye often humorously states that his family was so poor that even the poor people called them poor. As a matter of fact, he unashamedly tells his congregation that he never owned shoes until he was eighteen years of age. What he possessed though were physical intangibles such as focus, consistency, diligence, ambition, a brilliant mind and a determination to succeed in life.
In Enoch Adeboye was admitted into Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesha, Osun State, Western Nigeria and as a youth he discovered a passion for books, and an aptitude for science and in particular the field of Mathematics. This led to an academic journey in the field of Mathematics against incredible odds including but not limited to finances, the Nigerian Civil War and academic politics.
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She described his "birthday tweets" as a missed opportunity to teach couples mutual respect and love. But even some gender activists in the deeply religious country do not want to take him on. The wealth of Nigeria's mega pastors often make them a soft target for those who perceive them as exploitative.
To be fair, he led a peaceful march in February to highlight the insecurity in the country. He has shown he is measured about his involvement in politics - not siding with one party or another. But those expecting him to be more neutral about his views on marriage and a woman's role in the home, will have to wait a long time. A brief guide to Nigeria. Putting pastors before politicians. Africa Today podcasts.
Image source, Getty Images. Pentecostal churches are popular in southern Nigeria. As a youth he discovered a passion for books, and an aptitude for science, and in particular, mathematics. This led him to pursue higher education in the same field.
He obtained a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from the University of Ife, Nigeria in , a Masters degree in Hydrodynamics from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in , and a Doctorate Degree in Applied Mathematics from the same university in He had planned to become the youngest University President in Africa.
It did seem that this ambition would be realized as his academic career flourished. However, little did he know that a greater career awaited him in the service of the LORD. In , he got married to his beloved wife, Foluke Adenike Adeboye nee Adeyokunnu. In an experience that could be described as his wake up call, his daughter became ill in , and proved unresponsive to several bouts of orthodox medicine.
A cousin had invited him and his wife to a parish of RCCG to seek divine healing for their daughter. Reverend Akindayomi was uneducated but was supernaturally endowed with the ability to read the Holy Bible in his native language. Ordained a Pastor in RCCG in , Pastor Adeboye received a solid foundation in the scriptures, and unbeknownst to him, being groomed for the future assignment under the tutelage of Reverend Akindayomi.
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