How Taiwo Odukoya die? cause of death explored as Fountain of Life Church
Unveiling the Passing of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya: A Life Remembered
The Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has left a void in the hearts of many as he sadly departed at the age of 67. In a poignant announcement on the church’s Facebook page, it was revealed that the revered preacher, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, drew his last breath in the United States on a somber Monday evening. The statement conveyed, “With unwavering surrender to the divine will, The Fountain of Life Church Family announces the elevation to a higher realm of our Spiritual Father, Teacher, and committed servant of the Almighty, Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya, the Founding Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church. He transcended to eternal glory on August 7, 2023, in the United States.” Though the exact cause of his passing remains shrouded, the weight of his loss is undeniable. This event unfolds within a brief span of under two years since the passing of his 47-year-old South African spouse, Nomthi Odukoya, on November 9, 2021. Nomthi Odukoya, born as Rosemary Simangele Zulu, left behind their two sons: Timilehin and Jomiloju, in the company of the Nigerian pastor. Her departure occurred 11 years following their union. This melancholic occurrence echoes the previous sorrow Pastor Odukoya experienced when he lost his first wife, Pastor Bimbo, in the tragic Sosoliso crash of 2005.
Unraveling the Story Behind Taiwo Odukoya’s Transition
The narrative of Taiwo Odukoya began to unfold on June 15, 1956, in the vibrant city of Kaduna, during the era of Colonial Nigeria. He was nurtured in this very city throughout his formative years. His scholastic foundation took root at Baptist Primary School, Kigo Road, Kaduna, and further flourished at St. Paul’s College (now known as Kufena College, Wusasa) in Zaria. His higher education journey commenced at the University of Ibadan in 1976, culminating in a distinguished petroleum engineering degree achieved in 1981. His professional path as a petroleum engineer commenced at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in April 1982, following the obligatory year of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service. This chapter of his life persisted until January 1994, when he elected to retire from the NNPC, motivated by a higher calling to ministry.
The tapestry of his personal life intertwined with Bimbo Williams during their time at the University of Ibadan in 1980. Their interactions nurtured a bond that blossomed into marriage in 1984. Their union bore three children. Tragedy struck on December 10, 2005, when Bimbo Odukoya, along with 102 others, met their fate in the tragic crash of Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145. Bimbo Odukoya’s teachings and messages resonated deeply, earning widespread respect and admiration. Five years later, on January 5, 2010, Taiwo Odukoya embarked on a new chapter of marital bliss with Rosemary Simangele Zulu, a native of South Africa. This union brought forth the blessing of two sons. Sadly, in November 2021, the devastating grip of cancer claimed his second wife, marking a heart-wrenching chapter in his life. On November 9, he shared the heartbreaking news of his wife’s passing, revealing her valiant two-year battle against cancer.