Pastor Poju Oyemade was born on 8 May 1968, so he’ll be 57 in 2026. He grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State, and later went to International School Ibadan before studying at the University of Lagos.
His call to ministry began while he was still an undergraduate at the University of Lagos. He was later ordained by Bishop David Oyedepo, the presiding bishop of Living Faith Ministries Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel.
In 1994, he founded The Covenant Nation in Lagos. Today, he serves as its Senior Pastor and Founder, leading a lively community of believers who attend services weekly or join online.
Teaching and Influence in Faith
He’s a well-respected teacher of the Word of Faith. People often say he has a real gift for pulling out powerful lessons from the Bible that actually fit into everyday life. His messages don’t just stay in the church; they touch on family, business, and even nation-building.
What makes him stand out is how transformational his teaching is. It impacts people deeply and even reaches across generations. You’ll find people from all backgrounds connecting with his messages.
Many describe him as a bridge in Nigeria’s Christian community. He links the older generation of faith leaders with the younger generation. He also connects entrepreneurs with professionals, and he helps bring a sense of unity between the government and the governed.
Flagship Events and National Impact
To support this role, he convenes three flagship events annually. The West Africa Faith Believers Convention (WAFBEC) is an annual prophetic gathering of teachers of the word of faith from across the globe, aimed at instructing and imparting to the younger generation, teaching the origins of the faith, and transferring the prophetic mantle to the coming generation.
The Platform Nigeria is a non-political, non-partisan national development fair held as a global media event on Workers’ Day (May 1) and Nigeria’s Independence Day (October 1), hosting speakers from the highest levels of national leadership and global policy practice.
The International Conference for Pastors, Ministers, Leaders and Workers (ICPLMW) is a capacity development event organised to teach strategic church organisation and management, while inspiring the right values for ministry work.
Digital and Media Presence
Pastor Poju is also very open to innovation, embracing technology and other media to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
His digital engagements reach millions of followers globally across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the church’s website, insightsforliving.org, and he hosts the TV programmes ‘Insights for Living’ and ‘The Quantum Leap’ on stations around Nigeria and in the UK.
Pastor Poju Oyemade Wife & Children
Pastor Poju Oyemade is married to Pastor Toyin Oyemade (née Fajuyigbe). They married on 7 February 2015, with Bishop David Oyedepo officiating at the Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos.
Toyin is a media practitioner and content creator who studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos. She founded StoryTeller Media Productions and has worked in media production and presenting.
They met in 2005 and dated for years before getting married. Their wedding was a major event in Lagos.
No information confirms they have children. Also, there is no record of Poju Oyemade having a previous marriage. Meanwhile, Toyin’s exact age is not confirmed.
Pastor Poju Oyemade’s parents
Pastor Poju Oyemade was born into a devoted Christian family in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, where his father was an orthopaedic surgeon who moved the family there after returning from studies in England because Ibadan had the appropriate medical facilities and department for his speciality at the time.
His upbringing in that city helped shape his worldview and sense of service from an early age, rooted in both faith and community engagement.
His mother, Prof. Mrs. Oyemade, made notable contributions to the University College Hospital in Ibadan, reflecting a family legacy of service and impact in education and healthcare that would later influence Pastor Poju’s own commitment to transforming lives.
Net Worth
Estimates place Pastor Poju Oyemade’s personal net worth roughly between $500,000 and $1 million. Pastoral and church leadership roles as Senior Pastor and Founder of The Covenant Nation likely underpin income streams tied to church administration, salaries, stipends or allowances, as reflected in online profiles.
Media and broadcasting through his TV programmes, Insights for Living and The Quantum Leap, generate income via syndication, sponsorships, or advertising. Speaking engagements and conferences such as WAFBEC and The Platform Nigeria attract sponsorships, ticket sales and participation fees that contribute financially.
His digital platforms across social media and video sites also earn through advertising, content monetisation or influencer-type collaborations. Earnings from books, paid seminars, workshops and training events are also part of his financial ecosystem.