Felix Omobude Explained

Office:6th President of PFN
Term Start:2013
Term End:2021
Predecessor:Ayo Oritsejafor
Successor:Francis Wale Oke
Deputy2:Francis Wale Oke
Felix Omobude
Birth Name:Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude
Honorific Prefix:Reverend
Birth Date:1946 3, df=yes
Occupation:Preacher and Author
Spouse:Mrs. Abiola Theodora Omobude
Children:Reverend Ebenezer Omobude and Sarah Omobude
Website:Felix Omobude

Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude (born March 14, 1946) is a Nigerian Christian leader, preacher, and the General Superintendent of Gospel Light International Ministries.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Early life

Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude was born on March 14, 1946, in Evbuobanosa (formerly known as Owa) in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Despite growing up in humble circumstances as the third child in a family of fourteen children, he developed a passion for education and a desire to help others in their educational pursuits.[9] [10] [11] [12]

Education

Omobude completed his Full Technological Certificate from the City & Guild of London Institute in 1974 and earned a Certificate from the Council of Engineering Institute Examination in London. He furthered his theological studies at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, obtaining a Certificate in Theology in 1981. Later, in 1984, he earned a Ph.D. (D.Min) from the same institute. In 1986, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Divinity from San Antonio Theological Seminary in the United States.[13] [14] [15] [16]

Ministry and leadership roles

Omobude served on the pastoral team of the Church of God Mission International under the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa before establishing the Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church) in 1988. The ministry has its international headquarters in Benin City, Nigeria, and has branches across the nation and beyond.

Omobude has been actively involved in various national and international Christian organizations. He served as the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and as a member of the National Board of Advisors for the PFN. He has also held positions such as the National Representative for ICARE Inc. in Yuma, Arizona, USA, and a member of the Board of Elders for Faith Community Churches International in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

Family life

Omobude is married to Pastor Mrs. Abiola Theodora Omobude, a gospel singer and preacher. They have two children, Reverend Ebenezer Omobude and Sarah Omobude.

Publications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Felix Omobude Archives . 2023-07-24 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Godwin . Ameh Comrade . 2017-02-10 . PFN returns Omobude as president for another four years . 2023-07-24 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2017-01-15 . Rev. Dr. Felix I. Omobude - GLIM - New Covenant Gospel Church . 2023-07-24 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Naija . JoJo . 2021-11-21 . Top 10 Most Influential Pastors In Edo State . 2023-07-24 . Jojo Naija . en-US.
  5. Web site: Godwin . Ameh Comrade . 2017-02-10 . PFN returns Omobude as president for another four years . 2023-07-29 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  6. Web site: Times . Church . 2020-07-26 . Edo 2020: Vote wisely, Omobude tells electorate as Obaseki visits religious leaders for prayers - Church Times Nigeria - News, features and more . 2023-07-29 . en-US.
  7. Web site: sunnews . 2016-03-13 . Dr. FELIX ILAWEAGBON OMOBUDE- I WENT TO CRUSADE TO MOCK ARCHBISHOP IDAHOSA, BUT GOD ARRESTED ME . 2023-07-29 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  8. Web site: Inyang . Ifreke . 2013-02-09 . Oritsejafor announces Omobude as new PFN president . 2023-07-29 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  9. Web site: punchng . 2019-05-26 . Buhari should correct lopsided appointments, boost agric — PFN President, Omobude . 2023-07-24 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  10. Web site: punchng . 2018-12-22 . Anti-graft agencies should be truly independent — Omobude, PFN president . 2023-07-24 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  11. Web site: Adedipe . Adeyinka . 2021-10-21 . Nation Building: Nigeria needs divine Intervention, says Omobude . 2023-07-24 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  12. Web site: sunnews . 2016-03-13 . Dr. FELIX ILAWEAGBON OMOBUDE- I WENT TO CRUSADE TO MOCK ARCHBISHOP IDAHOSA, BUT GOD ARRESTED ME . 2023-07-24 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  13. Web site: II . Administrator . Buhari salutes PFN president, Felix Omobude at 74 – Blueprint Newspapers . 17 March 2020 . 2023-07-24 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Buhari Felicitates with Ex-PFN President, Omobude, at 75 - THISDAYLIVE . 2023-07-24 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
  15. Web site: A servant of God, working tirelessly to improve others: Buhari hails Omobude - P.M. News . 2023-07-24 . en-US.
  16. Web site: Okoro . Churchill . 2021-01-10 . Nigeria is getting worse by the day under Buhari's watch – PFN . 2023-07-24 . Businessday NG . en-US.