Johnson Suleman was born on 24 March 1971. He was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His family is originally from Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. His father was Hon. Imoudu Sule, who was Muslim. Johnson Suleman’s mother was Mrs Esther Sule, a Christian.
After his parents separated, he was mostly raised by his mother. He has a younger brother called Dr Sule Emmanuel. His brother later became a pastor. He also once served in the South African branch of Omega Fire Ministries International.
Spiritual Formation and Influences
He spent his childhood and teenage years in Auchi, where he completed both his primary and secondary education.
During his formative years, he came under the spiritual influence of the late Benson Idahosa, an experience he has often credited as shaping his early ministerial foundation.
He also developed close ministerial relationships over time, including an informal father–son relationship with Ayo Oritsejafor, under whose ministry he once submitted.
Later in life, he openly identified Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God as his spiritual father and mentor.
Education and Early Ministry Experience
After completing secondary school, he went on to study Mass Communication at the University of Benin. Various ministry biographies also report that he later earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in areas connected to Human Resource Management and Theology.
In 1998, he began formal pastoral work as an assistant pastor at Armour of God Church in Lagos, where he served for several years and gained hands-on ministry experience.
Founding of Omega Fire Ministries International
He founded Omega Fire Ministries International on 1 February 2004. The headquarters is called Restoration City. It is based in Auchi, Edo State. The church grew fast and spread across many countries. It became known as a global charismatic Pentecostal movement.
The focus has always been on prophecy, signs and miracles. The ministry also pushed strongly into media. This included Celebration TV and other international TV and online platforms. As a result, his sermons and programmes reached a wide global audience.
Johnson Suleman Wife & Children
Apostle Johnson Suleman is married to Dr Elizabeth “Lizzy” Johnson-Suleman. People also call her Pastor Lizzy. She is a preacher and evangelist, and she co-founded Omega Fire Ministries International with her husband.
They got married on 5 June 2004, so they’ve been together for more than 20 years. She is also known for her work in women’s and family empowerment, and she often ministers alongside him.
Most official church profiles say they have six biological children, that is, five daughters and one son. But some reports sometimes say five children instead. So the exact number isn’t clear.
The names of their children are God’s Favour (sometimes written as Godsfavour), Divine, Love, Mirabel, Ebenezer, and Excel. Ebenezer is the only son, while the rest are daughters.
A few of the children are also seen in ministry or music. Divine has been seen preaching at youth events and church gatherings. Some of the daughters, including Divine and God’s Favour, have also been involved in gospel music and worship events, as part of a group called Triumphant Sisters.
Media
As his ministry expanded, Johnson Suleman became a familiar face on TV and online. He preaches a lot as a televangelist and shares prophetic messages. You see his sermons on YouTube, social media, and live church streams.
He often talks about faith, deliverance, prophecy, and personal spiritual growth. His messages spread fast. They are shared as videos, audio clips, and MP3s, both on church platforms and across other media pages.
Criticism and Controversies
Over the years, he has drawn a lot of public attention for speaking his mind. This includes open criticism of the Nigerian government. That has contributed to his reputation as a controversial religious figure.
He has also been linked to various allegations and disputes reported by Nigerian media. He and his ministry have repeatedly denied all of them.
Johnson Suleman Net Worth
Several sites put Apostle Johnson Suleman’s net worth at about $10.5 million, which is roughly ₦4.8 billion.
Most of this wealth comes from his ministry and different business interests. A big part of his income is linked to Omega Fire Ministries International, which receives money through tithes, offerings, donations and support from members in Nigeria and overseas. He also owns media platforms tied to the ministry, including Celebration TV and radio stations.
Beyond church work, he has private businesses in oil and gas, real estate, schools and other educational projects, printing and publishing, and water production.
He also made money early in life through transport and logistics, moving cocoa by truck, and says he became a millionaire at 19. On top of that, he has personal assets like luxury houses, private jets and expensive cars.
Current Role
Today, at 54 years old, Apostle Johnson Suleman remains the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, continuing to influence a large following in Nigeria and abroad through preaching, media outreach and church leadership, while maintaining a strong public profile shaped by both his ministry impact and ongoing controversies.