This is a list of notable pastors in Nigeria, both present and past.

Notable pastors

Elijah Abina Elijah Oludele Abina (born 16 June 1935) is a Nigerian 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). Early life Elijah Ogunde ...

is the General Overseer of

The Gospel Faith Mission International The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) is a major Christian denomination from Nigeria founded by Reuben Akinwalere George in Iwaya Yaba in 1956. The Gospel Faith Mission International is present in numerous countries, such as Britain ...

(GOFAMINT) * Enoch Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of

Redeemed Christian Church of God The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a Pentecostal megachurch and denomination founded in Lagos, Nigeria. The General overseer (most senior pastor) is Enoch Adeboye, ordained in 1981. The church in Lagos had an average church attendanc ...

(RCCG) *

Paul Adefarasin Paul Adeolu Adefarasin (born 25 January 1963) is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist. He is the Prelate and Metropolitan Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock church headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria) with branches in several cities across Nigeri ...

, founder and senior pastor, House on the Rock *

Godman Akinlabi Godman Akinlabi (born 28 December 1974) is a Nigerian pastor, author, public speaker and engineer. He is the lead pastor of The Elevation Church. Early life and education Born on December 28, 1974, Godman Akinlabi is from Igbo-Ora, Oyo State, ...

, founder and senior pastor of The Elevation Church * Matthew Ashimolowo (born 17 March 1952 in Nigeria) is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre *

Joseph Ayo Babalola Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called CAC in Nigeria. He was credited with healing powers. Early life Babalola was born of Yoruba parents at Odo- ...

(25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church *

Tunde Bakare Tunde Bakare, born 11 November 1954, is a Nigerian Prophetic-Apostolic pastor. He originally studied and practiced law, eventually opening his own firm, before leaving the field to work in ministry. He was a member and legal adviser at the Deep ...

pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly. He ran as vice presidential candidate of Muhammadu Buhari in the Nigerian presidential election, 2011 *

Done P. Dabale Done Peter Dabale (April 26, 1949 – August 26, 2006) was the founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN). During the time he was a bishop, membership in the church increased from 10,000 to 400,000. Education * 1967 Nursing Cer ...

, founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN). *

Jerry Eze Jerry Uchechukwu Eze (born 22 August 1982) is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor. Eze is the founder of Streams of Joy International, and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), an online digital prayer meeting. Early ...

, Founder Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) - a daily YouTube morning devotional prayer platform on YouTube. *

Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (born 15 February 1971, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria) is the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He founded the church on 3 April 2010. Early life and f ...

, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry * David Ibiyeomie, founder and senior pastor of

Salvation Ministries David Ibiyeomie is a Nigerian pastor, author, televangelist and the founder/presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries with its headquarters located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Early life On October 21, 1962, David Ibiyeomie was b ...

T. B. Joshua Temitope Balogun Joshua (12 June 1963 – 5 June 2021), popularly known as T. B. Joshua, was a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist. He was the leader and founder of Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a Chris ...

(12 June 1963 – 5 June 2021) was the Nigerian pastor and founder of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations – SCOAN *

Yomi Kasali Abayomi Matthew Kasali (born 28 February 1963) is a Nigerian minister. He is the founder and senior pastor of the Foundation of Truth Assembly headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Kasali is the founder of the non-governmental organisation 5 Loaves 2 ...

, founder and senior pastor, Foundation of Truth Assembly, Surulere, Lagos State. * William F. Kumuyi (Born 6 June 1941) is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, General-Overseer and founder of

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Deeper Christian Life Ministry also known as Deeper Life Bible Church is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with its international headquarters, Deeper Life Bible Church Lagos, in Gbagada, Lagos. It is overseen by the General Superintendent ...

Chris Kwakpovwe Chris Kwakpovwe (born 15 November 1961) is a Christian minister, trained pharmacist and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of ''Manna Prayer Mountain'' (MPM) Ministry Worldwide, headquartered in Lagos. He is also the author of ''Our D ...

is founder/senior pastor of Manna Prayer Mountain (MPM) Ministry and author of ''Our Daily Manna'', a daily devotional *

Lazarus Muoka Lazarus Muoka is a Nigerian pastor, minister and author. He is the founder and General Overseer of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. Growing up and career Lazarus Muoka was born into a Catholic family in Umuhu-Okabia in Orsu LGA ...

is a Nigerian pastor and the founder of

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Timothy Oluwole Obadare Timothy Oluwole Obadare (April 1930 - March 2013) was a Nigerian televangelist and the General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). Early life Obadare was born in Ilesa, now part of Osun State, southwestern Nigeria, to David and Felicia ...

(April 1930 – March 2013), founder of the World Soul Winning Evangelistic Ministry. *

Bola Odeleke Bola Odeleke (born 1950) is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, preacher, founder and general overseer of Power Pentecostal Church. Early life Odeleke is from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria. She had her primary and secondary ...

, General Overseer of Power Pentecostal Church *

Bimbo Odukoya Abimbola Rosemary "Bimbo" Odukoya Akinsuyi, Yemi.Its an Act of God, Says Pastor Bimbo’s Mother" ''Thisday''. 12 December 2005. Retrieved on 23 February 2009See version atAllAfrica (nee Williams; 12 September 1960 – 11 December 2005), was a N ...

(12 September 1960 – 11 December 2005) was a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who was the spouse of

Taiwo Odukoya Taiwo Odukoya is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor. He is the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, with a membership strength of over 8,000 people. Early life Taiwo Odukoya was born on 15 June 1956 in the city of Kaduna ...

, the founder of the Fountain of Life Church. *

, is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor and public speaker. He is the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, a Church with a membership of over 8,000 people. * Chris Okotie (born 16 June 1958) is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and founder and the General Overseer of the Household of God Church. *

Gabriel Olutola Gabriel Oladele Olutola (born 4 April 1933) is a Nigerian-born author, pastor and motivational speaker. He is the former President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and chairman, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA) after he was inducted simu ...

(born 4 April 1933 in Ilesa, Osun State) is a Nigerian pastor and president of The Apostolic Church Nigeria *

Emmanuel Omale Emmanuel Omale, is a Nigerian charismatic pastor and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, a Christian church that runs the Divine Hand Television station from Abuja. Early life and education Om ...

is a Nigerian charismatic pastor and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry. * Lawrence Onochie is a Nigerian pastor and the general overseer of The Kings Heritage Church. *

Ayo Oritsejafor Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor, known as Papa Ayo 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 (PFN) on ...

is the founding and senior pastor of Word of Life Bible Church and the former president of the

Christian Association of Nigeria The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is an umbrella organisation containing numerous Christian denominations in Nigeria. History The Christian Association of Nigeria was founded in 1976, and originally only contained the Catholic Church an ...

Samuel Oshoffa Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa (October 11, 1909 – September 10, 1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ after reportedly resurrecting people from the dead. He founded the church in 1947 after being lost for three months near Porto ...

(1909–1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ C. C .C * Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria (2015–present) former pastor in charge of Lagos Province 48 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Ikoyi. * Chris Oyakhilome (known popularly as "Pastor Chris") is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist who is the founding president of Love World also known as Christ Embassy * Bishop David Oyedepo (born 27 September 1954) is a Nigerian pastor, Christian author, preacher, the founder of Winners' Chapel * Johnson Suleman, founder and senior pastor, Omega Fire Ministry, Auchi, Edo State

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