# List of pastors in Nigeria

This is a list of notable pastors in Nigeria, both present and past.

## Notable pastors

* Elijah Abina is the General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT).
* Enoch Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
* Paul Adefarasin, founder and senior pastor of House on the Rock.
* Godman Akinlabi, founder and senior pastor of The Elevation Church.
* Stephen Akinola (4 March 1953 – 6 June 2021) was the founder of Redemption Ministries Worldwide.
* Matthew Ashimolowo (born 17 March 1952 in Nigeria) is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre.
* Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church.
* Tunde Bakare pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly. He once ran as vice presidential candidate of Muhammadu Buhari in the Nigerian presidential election, 2011.
* Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, Founder Omega Power Ministries (OPM)
* Done P. Dabale, founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN).
* Jerry Eze, founder Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) - a daily YouTube devotional prayer platform.
* Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry
* David Ibiyeomie, founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries.
* Benson Idahosa Founder of Church of God Mission International
* Cornelius Adam Igbudu, founder of the Anglican Adam Preaching Society
* Emmanuel Iren is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of Celebration Church International.
* TB Joshua (1963–2021) was the Nigerian pastor and founder of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN).
* Yomi Kasali, founder and senior pastor, Foundation of Truth Assembly, Surulere, Lagos State.
* William Kumuyi (born 6 June 1941) is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, General-Overseer and founder of Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
* Chris Kwakpovwe is founder and senior pastor of Manna Prayer Mountain (MPM) Ministry and author of Our Daily Manna, a daily devotional.
* Lazarus Muoka is the founder of "The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement".
* Timothy Oluwole Obadare (1930–2013), founder of the World Soul Winning Evangelistic Ministry.
* Bola Odeleke, General Overseer of Power Pentecostal Church.
* Bimbo Odukoya (1960–2005) was a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who was the spouse of Taiwo Odukoya, the founder of the Fountain of Life Church.
* Taiwo Odukoya (1956–2023) was a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor and public speaker. He was the founder and senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, which has around 8,000 members.
* Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, known as Odùméje, is the general overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, and a musician.
* Chris Okotie (born 1958) is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and founder and the General Overseer of the Household of God Church.
* S.O. Oladele (Inaugurated in 2021) is the 8th President and current head pastor of Christ Apostolic Church
* Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, Founder and General overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
* Gabriel Olutola (born 1933 in Ilesa, Osun State) is a Nigerian pastor and president of The Apostolic Church Nigeria.
* Emmanuel Omale is a Nigerian charismatic pastor and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry.
* Lawrence Onochie is a Nigerian pastor and the general overseer of The Kings Heritage Church.
* Ayo Oritsejafor is the founding and senior pastor of Word of Life Bible Church and the former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria.
* Samuel Oshoffa (1909–1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C.)
* Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria (2015–2023), former pastor in charge of Lagos Province 48 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Ikoyi.
* Chris Oyakhilome (known popularly as "Pastor Chris") is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist who is the founding president of Love World also known as Christ Embassy.
* David Oyedepo (born 1954) is a Nigerian pastor, Christian author, preacher, the founder of Living Faith Church, popularly called Winners' Chapel.
* Joshua Selman (born 25 June 1980) founder and senior pastor of Eternity Network International (ENI) and convener of Koinonia, Abuja.
* Johnson Suleman, founder and senior pastor, Omega Fire Ministry, Auchi, Edo State.
* Moses Orimolade Tunolase Founder of Cherubim and Seraphim (Nigerian church)