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]

Pastor
Wole Oladiyun
Born (1959-04-02) April 2, 1959 (age 65)
Ile Oluji, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Ife
OccupationClergyman
SpouseBukola Oladiyun
ReligionChristianity
ChurchChrist Living Spring Apostolic Ministry
Websitewoleoladiyun.com

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

References

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 "Our educational system is obsolete, we need hands-on graduates, says cleric".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