By Daniel Edu
In a significant development, Nollywood actor, Jimmy Odukoya, has been officially declared as the successor to the late Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), Taiwo Odukoya.
This pivotal decision was unveiled during a Sunday service, where Jimmy, the son of Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, was chosen to take the helm as the church’s new senior pastor.
Rotimi Okpaise, a pastor, made the announcement, revealing that the late Pastor Odukoya had shared his succession plan with the Board of Trustees (BoT) members prior to his passing.
Here are seven important insights into Jimmy Odukoya, well-known for his role in the 2022 film, ‘Woman King’:
1. **Family Background**: Jimmy is the eldest son of the late Pastor Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya, with Bimbo tragically losing her life in the 2005 Sosoliso plane crash.
2. **Siblings**: He has two sisters from his late mother and two brothers from his late stepmother, Nomthi Odukoya, whom his father married in 2010.
3. **Educational Journey**: Jimmy pursued his primary and secondary education in Lagos State, Nigeria, before venturing to the United States of America, where he earned his first degree in Business Administration from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
4. **Ministerial Calling**: In early 2009, Jimmy obtained his ministerial license and was subsequently ordained as a pastor at the Fountain of Life Church in 2010.
5. **Nollywood Debut**: Jimmy embarked on his acting journey in the Nollywood industry with his debut role in the movie ‘Baby Shower,’ which was produced by the versatile Nollywood figure and politician, Desmond Elliot.
6. **Marital Bliss**: Jimmy Odukoya and his wife, Kemi, celebrated their union in London on March 9, 2013. Their marriage has been blessed with two children, a son and a daughter.
7. **Spiritual Journey**: Affectionately known as Pastor J, he resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he became actively involved with the Greenwood Christian Center under the leadership of Bishop Gary and Debie McIntosh.
With these key facts, Jimmy Odukoya steps into his new role as senior pastor and chairperson of the board at The Fountain of Life Church, carrying forward the legacy and mission of his late father.
