list of 50 Most Influential People in Christian Ministries in Nigeria

Ada Ehi: Ada Ehi is a gospel singer who has been actively involved with the music ministry of Christ Embassy where she worships with her family, ministering with the choir and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome around the world.

Adewale Aladejana: Adewale Aladejana is a new media evangelist who sees social media as a veritable channel to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A certified Social Media Strategist from the prestigious Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA, Aladejana also has a B.Sc Mass Communications with majors in Public Relations and Advertising from Bowen University. 

Anthony Okogie: Anthony Olubunmi Okogie is a Nigerian Cardinal Priest and former Archbishop of Lagos in the Roman Catholic Church. He is widely considered to be Nigeria’s best hope at producing a pope.

Arome Osayi: Apostle Arome Osayi is the Founder of Remnant Christian Network (RCN), a non-profit Christian  organisation with a network of Apostolic centres, Churches and Mission outreaches in Nigeria and Europe.

Ayo Oritsejafor: Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria. He became the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in 2005, a position he held for five years. In July 2010, Oritsejafor was elected as the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Benita Okojie: A former child star, Benita Okojie continues to deploy media and entertainment as tools for the propagation of faith, with her music career as well as her YouTube vlog where, along with her sister Bella-Rose, she discusses relationships as they pertain to young Christians. 

FR EMP EDEH:Father Edeh is the founder of the Pilgrimage Centre of Eucharistic Adoration also known as the Pilgrimage Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.This religious congregation run clinics and homes for the orphans, the sick, the disabled, and the mentally ill. They also run soup kitchens, schools, counseling and conflict resolution programs.Father Edeh has been the recipient of several honors including the Nigerian Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)), an award he received in 2008 in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of education in Nigeria, conflict resolution and charity works.

Bola Odeleke: Bola Odeleke is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, preacher, founder and general overseer of Power Pentecostal Church. She became the first African woman to attain bishophood on May 28, 1995.

Chioma Jesus: Amaka Okwuoha is an Evangelist whose journey began in her local church choir at the age of 9. Since then, she’s gone on to become one of Nigeria’s most prominent gospel singers and launch the Inheritance of Mercy Foundation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Chris Okotie: Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie is a Nigerian televangelist and the pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries. Before his work with the Church began in 1987, Okotie was widely known for his successful pop music career. He is also a former Nigerian presidential candidate.

Chris Oyakhilome: Another early adopter of media as a tool for ministry in Nigeria, Chris Oyakhilome came to mainstream prominence through his Atmosphere for Miracles television programme. He is the founding president of the Believers Loveworld (Christ Embassy Church) and his ministry oversees several arms including the Healing School, Rhapsody of Realities, LoveWorld Books, and an NGO called the Innercity Missions for Children as well as three Christian television channels: LoveWorld TV, LoveWorld SAT and LoveWorld Plus.

Cobhams: As one of Nigeria’s most prolific songwriters and producers, Cobhams Asuquo is one of the Nigerian music industry’s most recognizable names. An unabashed Christian, Cobhams is part of a group of prominent entertainment professionals, using both their work and personal lives as tools for the propagation of the gospel.

David Abioye: Bishop David O. Abioye is a Pastor of long standing experience under the ministry of his life-time mentor, Bishop David Oyedepo/ Bishop David Abioye is presently the Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church, Goshen City, Km 26 Abuja-Keffi Road – Nigeria, West Africa.

David Ibiyeomie: Pastor David Ibiyeomie is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

David Oyedepo: One of Nigeria’s leading religious figures, Bishop David Oyedepo is the founder and leader of the Faith Tabernacle, the headquarters of the Living Faith Worldwide Ministry, popularly known as ‘Winners Chapel.’ In addition to his work as an author and a preacher, Oyedepo serves as Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.

Debola Deji-Kurunmi: A prominent member of Nigeria’s Christian youth, Debola Deji-Kurunmi is the Head of Foundation Initiatives at the RegCharles Foundation and the brain behind Deborah Initiative for Women.

DK Olukoya: Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya is a Nigerian scientist, clergyman and founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM).

EA Adeboye: Popularly known as ‘Daddy GO’ Enoch Adejare Adeboye has served as General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God since 1981. Although he handed over the reins of the Nigeria church to Pastor JO Obayemi in January 2017, he still functions as General Overseer of the Worldwide Ministry.

Eben: Emmanuel Benjamin, popularly known as Eben, is a popular gospel musician with a unique genre he pioneered and calls Afrocentric rock. He is the CEO of Hammer House of Rock, as well as Hammer House Ventures which is focused on video and music production, event management and interior decoration.

Ebenezer Obey: Known popularly as the “Chief Commander,” Ebenezer Remilekun Obey-Fabiyi is a Nigerian juju musician, known for evergreen gospel classics such as “Joy of Salvation,” “Good News” and “What God Has Joined Together.”

Ejike Mbaka: Father Ejike Cornelius Anthony Mbaka is a priest of the Catholic Church ordained in the Catholic Diocese of Enugu. The resident priest at Our Lady’s Parish in Emene, Enugu State, he is also the founder and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria.

Elijah Oludele Abina: Elijah Oludele Abina is a pastor and the General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) and one of the founding fathers of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

Eno Michael: A mainstay of the House On The Rock choir, Eno Michael is a gospel singer and songwriter. She’s been a professional musician since February 2012, since which time she has shared stages with artistes like Sammie Okposo and Freke Umoh.

Eziaha Bolaji-Olojo: ‘Coach E’ is a UK Certified Health and Fitness Coach. In addition to being an author, she is the CEO of CoachE’Squad and SavedFitFAB and, in addition to running a Christian blog [www.eziaha.com] also runs an Online Mentoring Academy for young women called The FAB Sistership.

Faith Oyedepo: Faith Abiola Oyedepo was already a firm believer in the power and importance of sharing the word of God. However, a near-death experience left her with a renewed zeal to impact the world through faith. A renowned author, she is considered by many an authority on issues relating to marriage and family.

Feb Idahosa: Bishop Feb Idahosa II is the President of Benson Idahosa University and the Bishop of Faith Arena, the headquarter church of Church of God Mission, founded by his late father, Archbishop Benson Idahosa. He also serves as president of Benson Idahosa University, Benin City.

Fela Durotoye: Perhaps Nigeria’s most renowned and accomplished motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye is the CEO of Visible Impact Limited,a social enterprise set up to tackle social and environmental challenges and limitations. He is widely regarded as a nation builder, an internationally acclaimed national development strategist, and a bestselling author.

Felix Meduoye: Felix Meduoye is the current General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria.In addition to his work as a Pastor, he is also a Bible scholar, a teacher and an international conference speaker.

Folu Adeboye: Pastor Foluke Adeboye, in addition to serving alongside her husband in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has made immense contributions to the Nigerian Education sector, coordinating work in the field of Christian Education, by starting a vigorous movement (Christ the Redeemer’s Schools Movement) that has led to the founding of several Christian Educational institutions caring for the educational welfare of children in Nigeria and Internationally.She has held top leadership positions in the church including President of the Redeemed Women Fellowship (God Women Fellowship), Director of Education, among many others. 

Frank Edwards: Frank Ugochukwu Edwards is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist. He is the founder and owner of the record label Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as Edwards himself, Gil, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, and David among others.

Funke Felix-Adejumo: Funke Felix-Adejumo is the president of Funke Felix Adejumo Foundation. Also an accomplished pastor, teacher and public speaker, she involved in advocacy through the established Grace Orphanage, and The Children’s Hospital.

Funmi Bucknor: Olufunmilola Bucknor is a Nigerian gospel singer who debuted in the Easter of 2016 with a ballad titled ‘Lamb of God’.

Funmi Johnson: Funmi Johnson leads The Capstone (Church Without Walls) with her husband Tokunbo Johnson. In addition to this, she is the Convener, The Secret Black Book Of Wealth (TSBBW) seminars, as well as the ‘Couples Breakfast’, an outreach that seeks to build formidable homes and families.

Gabriel Olutola: Gabriel Oladele Olutola is a Nigerian-born author, pastor and motivational speaker. He is the President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and Chairman, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA) after he was inducted simultaneously into both posts in 2011 and 2009 respectively.

George Adegboye: George Adegboye was a Lecturer at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin before he went into full time ministry. He is the founder of Rhema Chapel International Church.

Gloria Bamiloye: Gloria Olusola Bamiloye is a Nigerian actress, producer and director. She is a co-founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry which she heads with her husband, Mike Bamiloye. She is also an author, publishing a book titled “The Anxiety of Single Sisters” in 2002.

Glowreeyah: Gloria Braimah is a lead vocalist in the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel choir of the House on the Rock church. A prominent gospel musician, she also has a keen interest in advocacy and founded an NGO/Foundation which will seek to work with other relevant stakeholders to promote Personal Social Responsibility in young people.

Godman Akinlabi: Godman Akinlabi is the lead pastor of The Elevation Church (TEC) Lagos which he founded on the 10th of October 2010. He also works as a public speaker, trainer and consultant, with a particular focus on the role of the church in the development of the African continent.

Helen Ukpabio: Helen Ukpabio is the founder and head of African Evangelical franchise Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries based in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.In 1992, Ukpabio founded Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries with the aim of spreading her interpretations of the Bible to the people of West Africa.

Idowu Iluyomade: Pastor Idowu Iluyomade is the provincial pastor of Lagos Province 4, and a practicing lawyer who presently combines his legal practice with his ministerial responsibilities as the Pastor-in-Charge of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (City of David) and the Regional Pastor, Region 20. He also serves as the head of the Apapa Family, proprietors of Excel Charity Foundation, a social intervention vehicle with a focus on transforming lives, restoring dignity and reforming society.

Ibukun Awosika: Ibukun is a co-founder and past chairperson of Women in Business, Management, and Public Service (WIMBIZ). An ordained Pastor and founder of the Christian Missionary Fund; Ibukun, through this faith-based organization works with hundreds of missionaries spread across Nigeria to change lives through provision of medical, educational, and other supplies.

Ituah Ighodalo: Ituah Ighodalo serves as the Pastor In Charge of the Trinity House, a non-denominational, free flow Christian worship centre,  He is the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the TIMELESS Media Group and sits on the board of several charitable organizations and NGOs including the Courage Education Foundation, Eden’s fields Health Initiative, Food Bank Initiatives, The Ituah Ighodalo Foundation and several others.

Jahdiel: Grace Jahdiel Okoduwa is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter. She professionally began her music career in 2006, releasing her debut album Heritage in 2008. She is one of several gospel artist under the LoveWorld Music Ministry of Christ Embassy.

Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin: Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is the founder and head Prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He founded the church on 3 April 2010.

John Onaiyekan: John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan is a Nigerian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He has been Archbishop of Abuja since 1994 and was made a Cardinal in 2012. He has served as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and Bishop of Ilorin.

Johnson Suleman: Apostle Johnson Suleman is the President and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, a church which he established in 2004.  Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Pastor in the Armor of God Church in Lagos.

Joseph Obutu: Joseph Obutu is a renowned gynaecologist and the General Evangelist of Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW).

Julius Agwu: A popular comedian and entertainment professional, Julius Agwu found his life changed after a protracted illness which culminated in a surgical operation on his brain. Filled with a renewed lease on life, Agwu turned his sights towards sharing the gospel through the field of entertainment.

Jumoke Adenowo: Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo is an award-winning Nigerian architect, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as well as a speaker, radio host, and author. An outspoken Christian, she hosts a syndicated radio show on leadership titled “Voice of Change”.

Kingsley Okonkwo: Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo says he is “on a mission to school and train people through the word of faith into a life of 100% victory 100% of the time”. He is the leader of the David Christian Center.