Olusola Ayodele Areogun
| Olusola Ayodele Areogun | |
|---|---|
| File:Reverend AreogunReverend Areogun | |
| Born | Olusola Ayodele Areogun |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1984–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Oyenike Areogun |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Olusola Ayodele Areogun, is a Nigerian Pastor and author.
Early life[edit]
He was born into a polygamous family but lost his father at a young age. His widowed mother, Madam Maria Ajike Areogun, single-handedly raised him and his other siblings.[1]
Family[edit]
He is happily married to Reverend Oyenike Areogun, who is also a preacher of the gospel.[2] The couple have two children - Joshua Areogun, and Peace Areogun.[2]
Ministry[edit]
Reverend Olusola Areogun is the General Overseer of the Dream Centre of the Life Oasis International Church, which was started and headquartered in Ilesha, Osun State, but now located at Km 4, Gbongan-Ibadan Expressway, Osun State.[3]
He is also the President of the Sola Areogun Ministries [4], and Living Jesus Ministries (Inc). His wife, Reverend Oyenike Areogun, serving as the Vice President.[2]
Opinions[edit]
A clip outlining his position on the sanctity of the pulpits was shared by frontline Nigerian comedian Alibaba Akpobome (commonly known by his stage name Alibaba) on his Instagram page, [5] during a Lagos Region Apostolic Ministration program says, "It's an assault to the Kingdom of God for comedians to be performing on the pulpit of God." This was also published in an article by Daily Mail Nigeria on May 2017.
Also, in an article published by The Guardian on 31 December 2016, titled "2017: Thriving in recession" Rev.Olusola Areogun opined that "The greatest liability in life is a bad attitude".[6]
As covered in the Tribune, he advocated for a life of faith, and intimacy with God as keys for impact and accuracy on the earth.[7]
Tax Compliance[edit]
Reverend Olusola Areogun was applauded by The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Osun Internal Revenue Service, Prince Adegbite Ademikanra, for leading by example in the State of Osun for displaying uncommon traits worthy of emulation for his exemplary voluntary tax compliance. The encomium was showered on behalf of the Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola during a courtesy visit to the Dream Centre Headquarters.[3]
The Living By The Answer[edit]
The Living By The Answer is the teaching ministry of the Dream Centre of the Life Oasis International Church radio[8] and television stations. Such as:
Books[edit]
Some of the books authored by Reverend Olusola Areogun and his wife under the Abundant Life House Book Store include:
- Follow the Leader[11]
- Pastor, Don’t Let Satan Hijack Your Church[12]
- Are you praying or complaining?[13]
- Godly Wisdom for a Pastor’s wife.[2]
Destiny International College (DIC)[edit]
This is a mission secondary school founded in 2013 by Reverend Olusola and Oyenike Areogun, targeted at destiny preservation for both male and female young ones. The Destiny International College provides a Christian faith-based model of education for students making them disciples and leaders that can meet the numerous challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow'.[14]
DIC Awards[edit]
Students from DIC have at different times received different awards such as
- 2018 National Science Quiz by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).[15]
- The British Council Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award[16]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pays Tribute to Madam Maria Ajike Areogun as she is laid to rest". ThisDay. February 27, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Cision (October 10, 2012). > "Oyenike Areogun Provides Spiritual Enlightenment to Wives of Pastors".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Osun state inland Revenue Service (September 22, 2019). "Osun state government *applaud* the life oasis int'l church for leading By example on tax *compliance".
- ↑ www.solaareogunministries.org
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BTU2Em5g8Yv/
- ↑ "Thriving in recession". The Guardian. December 31, 2016.
- ↑ "Gesinde, S 2016, You Can Become Impactful If,". Tribune. December 20, 2016.
- ↑ Centro Studi sulle Nuove Religioni (September 30, 2015). "Omotoye, RW (2010) A critical examination of the activities of Pentecostal churches in national development in Nigeria".
- ↑ Trinity Broadcast Network Africa. "Living By The Answer with Olusola Areogun on DSTV Channel 343".
- ↑ "Life Oasis International Church - Rev. Olusola Areogun".
- ↑ Cision (September 23, 2012). > "New Book Elucidates the Ways and Wonders of Divine Leading".
- ↑ Cision (November 4, 2012). > "Book Calls Readers to Preserve their Calling, Commission and Church".
- ↑ Cision (September 26, 2012). > "New Book Celebrates the Power and Miracle of Prayer".
- ↑ "Schools in Oshogbo, The Destiny International College, Osun Oshogbo".
- ↑ "Destiny International College Osogbo news - latest breaking stories and top headlines".
- ↑ "BRITISH COUNCIL AWARDS".
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