| Birth name | Foluke Adenike Adeyokunnu |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 13 July 1948 (age 78) |
| Birth place | Ijesha, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria) |
| Spouse | Enoch Adeboye |
| Website | Official website |
Foluke Adenike Adeboye Listen(née Adeyokunnu; born 13 July 1948) also known as Mummy G.O. is a pastor, televangelist, conference speaker, author and wife of Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life
Foluke Adeboye was born Foluke Adenike Adeyokunnu on 13 July 1948 to the family of Jacob Adelusi Adeyokunnu, a prince of the royal family of Owa Obokun Oji in Ijeshaland, Osun State, Nigeria. Not only was her father of royal lineage, he was also a teacher in the Methodist mission and a Catechist. She is the eldest of six daughters and four sons born to that family.[8][9][10][11][12]
Education
She attended Methodist Primary School-Oke Eshe- Ilesha and Methodist Girls School- Agurodo-Ilesha before obtaining a grade II teacher's certificate from United Missionary College, Ibadan, and a diploma in education (science and mathematics) at the College of Education, University of Lagos.[8][13]
On 17 July 2022, she got an honorary doctorate degree in education from the Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo State.[14][15]
References
- ^ "Foluke Adeboye: Celebrating a Mother in Israel at 69". This Day. July 9, 2017.
- ^ "5 things you probably don't know about Mummy G.O.". Pulse Nigeria
- ^ "Wife of RCCG leader turns 67 today". Pulse Nigeria
- ^ "Adeboye's 50 years of honeymoon as a lesson". Nigerian Tribune. September 15, 2017.
- ^ "'You're the husband every woman wants' - Adeboye's wife celebrates him at 79". TheCable. March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Adeboye, wife celebrate 52nd wedding anniversary". P.M. News. September 8, 2019.
- ^ Francis, Chuka (January 28, 2018). "Pastor Foluke Adeboye, Faith Oyedepo, Others Top List of Five Prominent". Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Tribute to Folu Adeboye @ 71". P.M. News. July 14, 2019.
- ^ Oyediji, Tayo (August 31, 2017). "How Pastor ADEBOYE's Wife Started Life As A Teacher In IBADAN, 51 Years Ago @ Age 18"
- ^ "Foluke Adeboye Biography | Profile | Wikipedia | Fabwoman". July 13, 2020.
- ^ "Mummy G.O Marks 69 Years With Thanksgiving Celebration | Praiseworld". July 13, 2017.
- ^ "Redeemed Church, others celebrate Adeboye's wife at 70". Premium Times. July 13, 2018.
- ^ "10 facts to know about Pastor Foluke Adeboye on her 72nd birthday today". July 13, 2020.
- ^ The Will Nigeria (17 July 2022). "Doctorate degree"
- ^ Taofeeq, Fareedat (2022-07-16). "PHOTOS: Adeboye's wife bags doctorate from Benson Idahosa varsity". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-09-20.