Chibuzor Gift Chinyere Explained
Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere |
Birth Date: | 22 October 1973 |
Birth Name: | Chibuzor Gift Chinyere |
Birth Place: | Abia State, Nigeria |
Occupation: | Pastor |
Spouse: | Nkechi Juliet Chinyere |
Children: | 1 |
Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere (born October 22, 1973) is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who is the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM).[1] [2] [3]
He was awarded by the Nigerian Books of Record for 2019 [4] [5] and was inducted into the Nigerian Books of Records Hall of Fame and also decorated with Fellowship Award by the Supreme Council, Nigerian Books of Record Research Centre, Abuja.[6] He is the first Black man to receive gold medal humanitarian award and also the first to build school of autism in Nigeria.[7] [8]
In 2024, He became thefirst General Overseer to ascend the throne as King, when he was presented a staff of office by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti as the traditional ruler of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community in Ukwa East LGA.[9]
Early life and education
Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere was born on 22 October 1973, in Rivers State. He hails from Ukwa East Local Government Area in Abia State. He went to Seabed Nursery Army Children School, before proceeding to Government Technical College for his secondary education.[2] [1]
Ministry
Chibuzor is the General Overseer and founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM).[10] [11] He sponsors more than 3000 young people on scholarships including the controversial Happy boys in Europe, Asia, North America and other parts of the world.[12] [13] [14] [15]
Chibuzor has contributed to the reduction in the high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria through his Free Specialist Hospitals[16] and has also helped sex workers.[17] [18]
He built a multi free skills acquisition centre in Port Harcourt and has contributed to curb insecurity in River State by building rehabilitation center.[19] [20] In 2022, he stepped down for the Labour Party (Nigeria), presidential candidate Peter Obi to emerge the Igbere television 2020 man of the year award.[21]
Controversy
In 2021, he helped two Nigerian boys called Happie boys by offering a scholarship to them in Cyprus, who were fired from working at a Chicken Republic.[22] In 2023 he was alleged to have abandoned them with rumors that the incident contributed to him collapsing at the airport.[23] [24]
In 2023, he was accused by a 22-year-old lady of an extra marital affair; allegations he denied.[25] [26] [27]
Personal life
He is married to Nkechi Juliet Chinyere and they have a daughter.[28]
Awards
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: The Good Men of God: Inspiring Lives and Enduring Legacies . 2022-12-21. tribuneonlineng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere: Preacher with heart of gold . 2023-01-07. sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere; Living a life of great example to other men of God . 2023-08-25. dailytimesng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Celebrating Excellence and Achievements . 2021-06-17 . Daily Times. en-US.
- Web site: FG inducts Apostle Chinyere into Nigeria's Books of Record . 2023-01-08. pmnewsnigeria.com. en-US.
- Web site: OPM GO inducted into Nigerian Book of Records, Hall of Fame . 2023-01-10 . sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: Global Media Award: OPM's Pastor Chinyere makes history . 2022-06-30. pmnewsnigeria.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere: A philanthropist with difference . 2021-06-02. thenationonlineng.net. en-US.
- https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/01/opm-general-overseer-apostle-chibuzor-becomes-traditional-ruler-in-abia/
- Web site: Top Six Philanthropic Pastors Making a Difference in Nigeria with contribution to humanity . 2021-02-18. pmnewsnigeria.com. en-US.
- Web site: Gov Otti honours Apostle Chibuzo Chinyere, OPM overseer at 50 . 2023-01-18. hallmarknews.com. en-US.
- Web site: OPM Sponsoring over 3,000 Indigent Children abroad on Scholarship . 2023-01-09. thisdaylive.com. en-US.
- Web site: Don't Drag Me to Politics, OPM General Overseer Pleads . 2022-08-06. thisdaylive.com. en-US.
- Web site: How I rose from airport cleaner, recharge cards seller to general overseer . 2023-01-18. sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: OPM Pastor To Halt Oversea Scholarships Amid Naira's New Low . 2023-08-26. newtelegraphng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chinyere Settles Bill, Recover Baby Seized By Private Hospital . 2023-09-18. independent.ng. en-US.
- Web site: WHAT PASTOR IBIYEOMIE & APOSTLE CHIBUZOR HAVE IN COMMON . 2021-10-18. citypeopleonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: God didn't call me to buy jet, flashy cars . 2019-08-03. pmnewsnigeria.com. en-US.
- Web site: How Apostle Chibuzor of OPM improves the lives of indigent Nigerians with his charity works . 2023-11-09. guardian.ng. en-US.
- Web site: How Apostle Chibuzor of OPM Improves The Lives of Indigent Nigerians With His Charity Works . 2022-08-09. thisdaylive.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor of OPM drums support for Peter Obi . 2022-08-14. tribuneonlineng.com. en-US.
- Web site: How Pastor Who Rescued Stranded Nigerians Laid Curses On Them For 'Exposing Him . 2023-06-14. dailytrust.com. en-US.
- Web site: Anxiety as popular pastor slumps at airport, hospitalised . 2023-06-14. punchng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Pray for me – OPM's Apostle Chibuzor hospitalised . 2023-06-29. dailypost.ng. en-US.
- Web site: Alleged Adultery: I'm being blackmailed – Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere cries out . 2023-08-24. premiumtimesng.com. en-US.
- Web site: I'm Being Blackmailed: OPM Pastor Breaks Silence After Being Accused of Impregnating 22-Year-Old Lady. 2023-08-24. legit.ng. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere In The Eye Of The Storm Accused Of Impregnating Church Member Raping Minor . 2023-08-24. thestreetjournal.org. en-US.
- Web site: Deborah: International Rights Commission Awards OPM GO on Humanitarian Services . 2022-06-30 . authorityngr.com. en-US.
- Web site: Nigerian pastor receives first individual global humanitarian award . 2022-07-01 . theeagleonline.com.ng. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere Bags International Humanitarian Award . 2023-08-10 . leadership.ng. en-US.
- Web site: The Sun Awards'll propel us to do more for Nigeria, humanity –Ezeife, Apostle Chinyere . 2023-01-13 . sunnewsonline.com. en-US.
- Web site: Why I help underprivileged . 2019-07-03 . vanguardngr.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chinyere Beats Dangote, Elumelu To '2020 Most Outstanding Humanitarian Of The Year Award . 2020-12-09. pmparrotng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Navy honours Rivers pastor for promoting peace . 2023-11-09 . punchng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Conferred With '2023 Most Outstanding Man Of God Of The Year' Award . 2023-10-13 . igberetvnews.com. en-US.
- Web site: Bala Mohammed, Apostle Chibuzor, others for award as Abia NUJ holds media week . 2023-11-13 . vanguardngr.com. en-US.
- Web site: Free Schools: OPM founder Apostle Chinyere bags NANS Icon Award . 2019-06-18. thexpressng.com. en-US.
- Web site: Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere named in 2023 Time Africa Magazine 100 Change Makers . 2023-01-13 . timeafricamagazine.com. en-US.