Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude (born March 14, 1946) is a Nigerian Christian leader, preacher, and the General Superintendent of Gospel Light International Ministries.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Felix Omobude | |
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| 6th President of PFN | |
| In office 2013–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ayo Oritsejafor |
| Succeeded by | Francis Wale Oke |
| Deputy | Francis Wale Oke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude 14 March 1946 Evbuobanosa (formerly known as Owa) in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Mrs. Abiola Theodora Omobude |
| Children | Reverend Ebenezer Omobude and Sarah Omobude |
| Occupation | Preacher and Author |
| Website | Felix Omobude |
Early life
editFelix Ilaweagbon Omobude was born on March 14, 1946, in Evbuobanosa (formerly known as Owa) in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Despite growing up in humble circumstances as the third child in a family of fourteen children, he developed a passion for education and a desire to help others in their educational pursuits.[9][10][11][12]
Education
editOmobude completed his Full Technological Certificate from the City & Guild of London Institute in 1974 and earned a Certificate from the Council of Engineering Institute Examination in London. He furthered his theological studies at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, obtaining a Certificate in Theology in 1981. Later, in 1984, he earned a Ph.D. (D.Min) from the same institute. In 1986, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Divinity from San Antonio Theological Seminary in the United States.[13][14][15][16]
Ministry and leadership roles
editOmobude served on the pastoral team of the Church of God Mission International under the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa before establishing the Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church) in 1988. The ministry has its international headquarters in Benin City, Nigeria, and has branches across the nation and beyond.
Omobude has been actively involved in various national and international Christian organizations. He served as the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and as a member of the National Board of Advisors for the PFN. He has also held positions such as the National Representative for ICARE Inc. in Yuma, Arizona, USA, and a member of the Board of Elders for Faith Community Churches International in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Family life
editOmobude is married to Pastor Mrs. Abiola Theodora Omobude, a gospel singer and preacher. They have two children, Reverend Ebenezer Omobude and Sarah Omobude.
Publications
edit- You Are His Choice
- Flaming Fire
- A Cry in the Wilderness
- The Holy Spirit
- Spiritual Maturity
- I Sat Where They Sat
- Releasing the Power of the Tithe
- The Power of an Endless Life
- Whose Son Are You?
References
edit- ^ "Felix Omobude Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (2017-02-10). "PFN returns Omobude as president for another four years". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Rev. Dr. Felix I. Omobude - GLIM - New Covenant Gospel Church". 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Naija, JoJo (2021-11-21). "Top 10 Most Influential Pastors In Edo State". Jojo Naija. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (2017-02-10). "PFN returns Omobude as president for another four years". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ Times, Church (2020-07-26). "Edo 2020: Vote wisely, Omobude tells electorate as Obaseki visits religious leaders for prayers - Church Times Nigeria - News, features and more". Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ sunnews (2016-03-13). "Dr. FELIX ILAWEAGBON OMOBUDE- I WENT TO CRUSADE TO MOCK ARCHBISHOP IDAHOSA, BUT GOD ARRESTED ME". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ Inyang, Ifreke (2013-02-09). "Oritsejafor announces Omobude as new PFN president". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ punchng (2019-05-26). "Buhari should correct lopsided appointments, boost agric — PFN President, Omobude". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ punchng (2018-12-22). "Anti-graft agencies should be truly independent — Omobude, PFN president". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Adedipe, Adeyinka (2021-10-21). "Nation Building: Nigeria needs divine Intervention, says Omobude". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ sunnews (2016-03-13). "Dr. FELIX ILAWEAGBON OMOBUDE- I WENT TO CRUSADE TO MOCK ARCHBISHOP IDAHOSA, BUT GOD ARRESTED ME". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ II, Administrator (17 March 2020). "Buhari salutes PFN president, Felix Omobude at 74 – Blueprint Newspapers". Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Buhari Felicitates with Ex-PFN President, Omobude, at 75 - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "A servant of God, working tirelessly to improve others: Buhari hails Omobude - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Okoro, Churchill (2021-01-10). "Nigeria is getting worse by the day under Buhari's watch – PFN". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-07-24.