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    Daniel Kolawole Olukoya - Wikipedia

    Daniel Kolawole Olukoya (born 15 July 1957) is a Nigerian pastor, scientist and professor. He is the founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. Olukoya is the first Nigerian scientist to clone genes.

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    Daniel Olukoya was born in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria to Mr. Olukoya, a police officer and Mrs. Olukoya, a trader. He attended St. John's CAC Primary School, in Akure.

    Later when his family relocated to Lagos, he was enrolled at St. Jude's Primary school, Ebute Metta, from which he graduated.

    Olukoya then proceeded to Methodist Boys' High School (MBHS), Broad Street, Lagos.

    In 1976, Olukoya was awarded a scholarship into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to study microbiology. He graduated from UNILAG with a first-class degree in microbiology. He was the first person to have achieved a first-class in the course at the university and his G.P.A is still the highest recorded so far (as of February 2010) in that department.

    Soon after graduation, he won a scholarship to have his PhD programme degree in molecular genetics at the University of Reading, United Kingdom. Olukoya earned his PhD in 3 years and then came back to Nigeria.

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    Upon his return to Nigeria, Olukoya joined the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba. Olukoya published over 70 scientific papers in a short span.

    He also taught genetics and was external examiner in a number of universities. He has attended and presented papers at scientific conferences in almost all countries of the world. Olukoya continues to contribute to the field of genetics and biotechnology via the Daniel & Fola Biotechnology Foundation in Nigeria, a registered NGO established to empower Nigerian citizens with modern and contemporary laboratory skills in molecular biology and biotechnology.

    As a researcher at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Olukoya made significant contributions to biotechnology and health. One of these was the invention of a new type of Ogi named DogiK that can control diarrhea and also contains some improved nutritional qualities.

    In April 2019 the University of Lagos awarded Olukoya with a Doctor of Science.

    Olukoya become a professor of biotechnology at Mountain Top University in December 2022.

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    Olukoya is the founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry. The church began in a rented hall on Old Yaba road, Ebute Meta, Lagos, in the early 1990s, but now has branches across Nigeria and abroad. The church owns a tertiary institution, the Mountain Top University, and a football club, MFM FC.

    Olukoya's ministry, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, is one of the most popular and widespread African Christian ministries, with branches in over 120 countries.

    Olukoya's father, apart from being a policeman, was also a pastor at the Christ Apostolic Church. Olukoya's ministry is influenced by the work of Joseph Ayo Babalola, the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church.

    Olukoya has conducted missions in many countries.

    Olukoya has a mentorship program organized by him to mentor pastors.

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    Olukoya has written over 250 books, covering gospel, spirituality, deliverance and other subjects. He has published works to include over 400 Christian books, audio tapes and CDs, video discs and others.

    Books written by Olukoya include:
    • Prayer Rain
    • Stop Them Before They Stop You
    • Overpowering Witchcraft
    • Brokenness
    • Deliverance from Spirit Husband and Spirit Wife
    • Dealing with Hidden Curses
    • Deep Secret of the Enemies
    • Deliverance from the Rod of the Wicked
    • The Jehu's Prayers

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