David Ibiyeomie (born 21 October 1962) is a Nigerian pastor, author, televangelist and the founder/presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries with its headquarters located in GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.[1]
David Ibiyeomie | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Ibiyeomie 21 October 1962 Bolo in Ogu/Bolo LGA, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Televangelist |
| Website | smhos |
Early life edit
On October 21, 1962, David Ibiyeomie was born in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Niger Delta region of Nigeria. He is a native of Bolo Town in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers state.[2]
Education edit
David Ibiyeomie attended Banham Primary School and Government Comprehensive Secondary School Borikiri, all in Rivers State for his primary and secondary education. In 1980, he enrolled into the University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.
Training edit
In 1995, Ibiyeomie enrolled into full time Bible School in the Word of Faith Bible Institute, an arm of Bishop David Oyedepo’s Ministry.[3] Ibiyeomie started Salvation Ministries on Sunday April 13, 1997, with 34 persons in attendance.[citation needed]
Career edit
After completing his Bible School training at Bishop David Oyedepo's Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), Ibiyeomie started a house fellowship with his family in Victoria Island, Lagos; he later moved to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he started Salvation Ministries (Glorious Chapel) on April 13, 1997, with a little over twenty members in attendance.[4]
In July 1997, the church relocated to a larger plot of land.[4] As of 2017, Salvation Ministries averages about 50,000 attendees every Sunday at its headquarters.[4] In February 2011, Salvation Ministries started 14 satellite churches in one day, with all running five services each.[2]
Ministry edit
Through his television ministry Hour of Salvation[5] and live services, David Ibiyeomie reaches millions of worshippers.[6] The Hour of Salvation TV programme started on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) channel 10 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria in 2001 and currently runs on over 40 television stations both locally and internationally.[7] He is an author and hosts an internet radio show.[citation needed]
In 2010, he began construction of a 120,000 seat temple.[8]
Controversies edit
Ibiyeomie has been controversial on multiple occasions. In January 2017, Ibiyeomie was alleged to have made prejudiced comments against the Ogoni people, leading the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People to demand that he apologise.[9]
In March 2017, journalist Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo alleged that Ibiyeomie was having an affair with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.[10] Olunloyo was subsequently arrested and refused bail[11][12] for defamation. However she has been released.[13] Ibiyeomie strongly denied the allegations.[14]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Okon, Godwin (2011). "TELEVANGELISM AND THE SOCIO-POLITICAL MOBILIZATION OF PENTECOSTALS IN PORT HARCOURT". Journal of Politics and Religion: 61–80.
- ^ a b Olawale, Johnson. "A new record in the History Of Church Growth". Naija.ng. Naija.Ng.
- ^ Group, I. C. T. "WORD OF FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE 2020". Welcome To Winners' Chapel ICT Group. Archived from the original on 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ a b c "Inside Pastor David Ibiyeomie's N10 billion Salvation Ministries". Encomium. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "David Ibiyeomie - Hour of Salvation". Daystar Television. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Various Stages of 5 Nights of Glory". www.google.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Hour of Salvation with David Ibiyeomie". www.visiontv.ca. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Ibiyeomie takes Ashimolowo, Fatoyinbo on tour of his N41.5bn Cathedral (Photos) - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ Oyibode, Austin. "MOSOP attacks popular pastor, demands apology over damaging comments".
- ^ "Iyabo Ojo Also Got A Car Gift From Her Pastor Sugar Daddy – Kemi Olunloyo Revealed - Nigeria Today". 14 March 2017. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ Bodunrin, Sola. "Kemi Olunloyo speaks from Port Harcourt prison, alleges her arrest was over Iyabo Ojo, Pastor Ibiyeomie adultery mess".
- ^ "Georgina Onuoha begs authorities to release Kemi Olunloyo after alleged defamation - INFORMATION NIGERIA".
- ^ Nwachukwu, John. "Mr". Daily Post. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Pastor Ibiyiomie's Salvation Ministries reacts to Sexual Allegation Against General Overseer - Entertainment Express". 17 February 2017.