Benson Idahosa
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Preceded byEnoch Adeboye
Succeeded byMike Okonkwo
BornBenson Andrew Idahosa
11 September 1938
11 September 1938
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Died12 March 1998 (aged 59)
Benin City, Nigeria
Benson Idahosa | |
|---|---|
 Idahosa in 1997 | |
| 3rd President of PFN | |
| In office 1995–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Enoch Adeboye |
| Succeeded by | Mike Okonkwo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benson Andrew Idahosa 11 September 1938 Benin City, Edo, Nigeria |
| Died | 12 March 1998 (aged 59) Benin City, Nigeria |
| Resting place | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Archbishop Margaret Idahosa |
| Children | 3 sons, 5 daughters (4 being biological and 4 adopted) |
| Occupation | Televangelist, author, pastor |
Benson Andrew Idahosa (11 September 1938 – 12 March 1998) was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He founded Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was popularly referred to as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria.[1] Idahosa was the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.[2] His only son, Bishop F.E.B. Idahosa, is now the president of BIU, founder and president of Big Ben's Children Hospital, and vice-president of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International, among other positions.[1]
