MFM’s Olukoya celebrates wife’s PhD success at London college

Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, has shared the joyous news that his wife, Folashade Olukoya, has successfully completed her PhD in Fine Art at the prestigious Royal College of Art in London. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Olukoya described his wife's accomplishment as a cause for celebration and a beacon of inspiration for young people, especially pastor’s wives, to strive for academic excellence.

The research conducted by Folashade focused on the themes of "Material Reformation: Re-empowerment, Resistance and Hope Through the Processual Metaphors of Paper". In his announcement, Olukoya emphasized that a person's religious commitment and pursuit of academic and professional success can coexist harmoniously. He highlighted that MFM is not only renowned for raising faithful individuals but also for nurturing people with exceptional intellectual, academic, scientific, artistic, and professional accomplishments—a legacy he hopes to cultivate among the younger generation.

Olukoya encouraged young people to take inspiration from his wife's achievement, emphasizing that determination, discipline, hard work, and faith can lead to remarkable accomplishments. He noted that the couple celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on November 11, and the news of Folashade's PhD success came just two days after their special occasion.

The Royal College of Art, where Folashade undertook her doctoral research, has held the top position in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for 12 consecutive years, further validating the quality of education provided by the institution. Dr. Olukoya, a first-class Microbiology graduate from the University of Lagos and a PhD holder in Molecular Genetics from the University of Reading, founded the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries in 1989.

Under his leadership, the church has grown into a worldwide Pentecostal ministry, known for its emphasis on prayer, deliverance, and holiness, while also establishing Mountain Top University and authoring numerous Christian books.