Pastor Bimbo Odukoya's biography: death, daughters, son, church

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya’s biography: passing, daughters, son, church

For those who were living and grew up during the 1990s and early 2000s, the name Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, widely recognized as Pastor Bims, would certainly resonate.

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya served as the associate Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, which has become one of the renowned spiritual centers in Nigeria today.

The deceased cleric was a multifaceted individual; Pastor Bimbo was a televangelist during a time when it was burgeoning in Nigeria; she served as a mentor, advisor, orator, and contributed significantly to the nation’s advancement as a Nigerian.

Beyond Nigeria, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was a well-known figure internationally, culminating in her selection by Samsung to represent Nigeria in carrying the Olympic Torch in Athens, Greece, during the 2004 Olympic Games.

To discover further about Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, continue engaging with this article.

Profile Overview

Full name	Rosemary Bimbo Odukoya
Position	Pastor Evangelist
Country of Origin	Nigeria
Faith	Christianity
Sex	Female
Date of Birth	12 September 1960
Date of Passing	11 December 2005 (aged 45 years)
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Spouse	Taiwo Odukoya
Offspring	Three
Alma Mater	University of Ibadan

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya’s biography

Originally named Abimbola Rosemary Segun-Williams, she entered the world on 12th September 1960; information on her parents or siblings remains undisclosed.

Bimbo Odukoya was a Nigerian by heritage and was 45 at the time of her passing in 2005.

Education

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya graduated from the University of Ibadan, obtaining a degree in History and Archaeology.

Professional Life

Upon graduating from UI, she commenced her career at the National Theatre in Lagos but eventually left to dedicate herself entirely to ministry.

Records indicate that from 1987 to 1999, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya led the counselling department at TREM under the guidance of Bishop Mike Okonkwo.

Before her demise,

Pastor Bimbo served as the presenter of Single and Married, a television show aired both nationally and internationally in Nigeria. The program addressed the obstacles individuals encounter in marriages and relationships, grounded in scriptural tenets and values.

Personal life

Pastor Bims entered into matrimony with the founding pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, and their marriage was graced with three offspring named Tolu Odukoya, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, and Tobi Odukoya.

Death

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was among the travelers on Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 en route to Port Harcourt from Abuja. The flight encountered a crash during its landing at Port Harcourt International Airport on December 10, 2005. While the female cleric survived the initial collision, she succumbed to her injuries on December 11, 2005.

Books

Below is a list of some writings by Pastor Bimbo Odukoya prior to her passing.