Wole Oladiyun Explained

Honorific Prefix:Pastor
Wole Oladiyun
Birth Date:2 April 1959
Birth Place:Ile Oluji, Nigeria

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Wole Oladiyun (born April 2, 1959) is a Nigerian clergyman. He is the founder and senior pastor of Christ Living Spring Apostolic Ministry.[1] [2]

Early life and education

Oladiyun was born on April 2, 1959 in Ile Oluji in Ondo State, Nigeria. His parents were members of the clergy with his father an elder and his mother a deaconess at Christ Apostolic Church. He studied engineering at the University of Ife. He has an MBA from the Netherland Business School, Holland.[3]

After his graduation from the University of Ife, Oladiyun ventured into business by selling motor spare parts, chemicals and wood, despite his initial desire to become a policeman.[4]

Ministry

Oladiyun attended the Latter Rain Bible School in Lagos. He also passed through Deeper Life Bible Church. At Faith Family Bible Church, Ojodu, Lagos, he submitted himself as the assistant pastor to Reverend Aboderin. He considers Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo as his mentor in ministry.[5]

Personal life

Oladiyun married Bukola Oladiyun, a pastor in his ministry, in 1990. They have four children and three grandchildren.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ajaja . Tunde . Nigeria’s obsolete curriculum limiting innovation, tech development – Cleric . 16 March 2022 . Punch . 28 November 2021.
  2. News: Akaniyene . Idara . Our educational system is obsolete, we need hands-on graduates, says cleric . 16 March 2022 . The Guardian . 6 December 2021.
  3. News: Oyewale . Femi . Inside CLAM’s N5 billion ministry . 15 March 2022 . Encomium . 11 October 2014.
  4. News: Ake . Ayodeji . Pastor Wole Oladiyun: ‘I Sold Spare Parts, Wood Before My Calling’ . 16 March 2022 . This Day Live . 5 April 2019.
  5. News: Ake . Ayodeji . Pastor Wole Oladiyun: ‘I Sold Spare Parts, Wood Before My Calling’ . 16 March 2022 . This Day Live . 5 April 2019.
  6. News: Ebhomele . Eromosele . The Flashy Wives Of Nigerian Pastors . 16 March 2022 . PM News . 19 April 2013.