MFM General Overseer Olukoya’s wife defends PhD thesis in London varsity

The wife of the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Shade Olukoya, has passed an examination in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fine Art from the Royal College of Art, London, the United Kingdom.

The General Overseer, Dr Daniel Olukoya, announced this in a post on his Facebook page on Friday, November 13, 2026, describing the achievement as an inspiration to young people and pastors’ wives.

Olukoya announced that his wife successfully defended her PhD research titled “Material Reformation: Re-empowerment, Resistance and Hope Through the Processual Metaphors of Paper” at the Royal College of Art, which he described as the world’s leading university for art and design.

The cleric said the achievement was a moment of joy for his family and the entire MFM worldwide, expressing hope that it would encourage young people to pursue academic excellence alongside their spiritual calling.

He stated: “I am delighted to announce that my beloved wife successfully passed her PhD examination in Fine Art research in ‘Material reformation: Re-empowerment, Resistance and hope through the processual metaphors of paper’ today at the Royal College of Arts. London, the world’s foremost university for art and design.

“This is a great testimony, a moment of joy for our family and a source of tremendous encouragement to our youths, young people aspiring for academic excellence, and particularly pastors’ wives.

“Her achievement is a reminder that with determination, discipline, hard work and the grace of God, great heights are attainable. Serving God and pursuing academic and professional excellence are not mutually exclusive.”

Olukoya noted that the MFM had continued to produce men and women distinguished not only in prayer but also in academics, science, arts and other professional fields.

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Olukoya also prayed that the testimony would inspire more young people to pursue their God-given potential without placing limitations on their aspirations.

The cleric said: “It is good to note that MFM is not only known for producing men and women of prayer but also for producing people of outstanding intellectual, academic, scientific, artistic and professional accomplishments. This is a legacy worth deliberately cultivating among the younger generation.

“I pray that this testimony will inspire many of our young people to dream big, pursue their God-given potentials and refuse to place limitations on what God can accomplish through their lives.

“Once again, congratulations to all of us! This is our collective joy and testimony.

“God bless you all abundantly in Jesus’ name. See you on the graduation day.”