{"id":6523,"date":"2026-08-13T12:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/?page_id=6523"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:00:11","slug":"the-speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/the-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SPEAKERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Matthew Ashimolowo<\/summary>

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Pastor Matthew<\/b> \u2013 During more than 30 years in the ministry, Pastor Matthew has given countless people the spiritual and practical foundation on which to successfully build their lives. An inspiring visionary, Pastor Matthew launched the UK\u2019s first church-owned television channel, KICC TV, and his television and radio ministry Winning Ways is a source of inspiration and deliverance for the millions it reaches across the globe.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Mensa Otabil<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Mensa Otabil<\/b> (born August 31, 1959), is a Ghanaian theologian, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of International Central Gospel Church headquartered in Accra, Ghana. He is also the founder and Chancellor of Central University College, and CEO of Otabil and Associates, an executive and Leadership Growth Consultancy.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Tudor Bismark<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Bishop Tudor Bismark<\/b> is the founder and overseer of Jabula New Life Ministries International (Jabula), which serves world-wide with the mission: \u201cTransforming People\u2026 Transforming Nations.\u201d He and his wife, Pastor Chi Chi Bismark, serve as the senior pastors of New Life Covenant Church (NLCC) in Harare, Zimbabwe, the headquarters of Jabula.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Yemisi Ashimolowo<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo<\/b> is the Resident Pastor of KICC and the President of KICC\u2019s Winning Women ministry. The Winning Women Convention celebrated its 25th 25th anniversary in November 2022. Read more<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/details>

Samuel Patta<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Samuel Rajkumar Patta<\/b> who was then pursuing his Charted Accountancy was stirred in his heart to committing his life full time, to serve the Lord. After working in several organizations, God birthed in him a passion and desire to plant churches & raise leaders for the service of the Lord.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Dipo Oluyomi<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Dr Dipo Oluyomi <\/b>is the Resident Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre: The Open Door and the CEO of Kingsway International Christian Centre UK. He is also Pastor of Counseling and was recently made the Global Superintendent of KICC. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Jonathan Shuttlesworth<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Jonathan Shuttlesworth<\/strong><\/p><\/details>

Tobi Ashimolowo<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Tobi Ashimolowo<\/b> is a distinguished preacher renowned for his profound teaching, prophetic gifts, and heartfelt ministry. He is a proud graduate of Rhema Bible School, founded by the esteemed Kenneth Hagin, where he cultivated a deep understanding of the Scriptures and honed his ability to convey spiritual truths with clarity and passion.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Stanley Uzochukwu<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu is a Harvard-trained executive leader, visionary entrepreneur, and institution builder, whose work spans enterprise development, governance, and socio-economic transformation across Nigeria and beyond. He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Stanel Group, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with strategic interests in Oil & Gas, hospitality, retail, and real estate, and growing Pan-African and global relevance. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Cosmas Maduka<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Dr. Cosmas Maduabuchukwu Maduka, CON, is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and ordained minister whose life is a compelling testimony of God\u2019s grace, faith, and purpose. Born on December 24, 1958, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dr. Maduka faced profound challenges early in life. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Udo Okonjo<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Udo Okonjo is a globally informed, Africa-anchored leadership and wealth strategist, independent board director, and investor. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Femi Faseru<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Femi Faseru,<\/strong> formerly an IT Consultant in corporations like Glaxowellcome, Bank of Boston, Mediasurface and GlaxosmithKline, is the Resident Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Maryland, Lagos as well as the National Superintendent of KICC Nigeria.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Yvan Castanou<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Yvan Castanou<\/strong>\u00a0is a francophone Apostle whose ministry\u2019s headquarters are based in Paris, France. His impact spreads particularly over Europe, North America, through the French West Indies as well as the English and Spanish speaking Caribbean countries. Including French-speaking Africa and most recently in Asia and Oceania. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Andy Yawson<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Andy Yawson has worshipped and served under the leadership of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) since 1987.<\/p>

In 2002, he pioneered KICC\u2019s work in Ghana and currently oversees KICC churches in the country in addition to being the resident pastor of KICC Dominion Centre in Accra. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Dan Romer<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Dan Romer<\/strong><\/p><\/details>

Natalie Jabangwe<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Natalie Jabangwe <\/strong>is the CEO of the Timbuktoo Foundation, that houses a $1bn start up fund, a leading organization focused on driving innovation across Africa. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Paula White<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Paula White-Cain <\/strong>is the president of Paula White Ministries, headquartered in Apopka, Florida. She is the Senior Pastor of City of Destiny Church and hosts the Christian television program Paula Today. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

Iyabode Ogunniran<\/summary>

\"\"<\/p>

Professor Iyabode Ogunniran<\/strong> teaches Child Law, Gender and the Law, Constitutional Law and Law of Evidence at the undergraduate level. She also teaches Comparative Constitutional Law and Comparative Criminal Law at the postgraduate level at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. She joined the Faculty in 2003. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/details>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Matthew<\/b> – During more than 30 years in the ministry, Pastor Matthew has given countless people the spiritual and practical foundation on which to successfully build their lives. An inspiring visionary, Pastor Matthew launched the UK\u2019s first church-owned television channel, KICC TV, and his television and radio ministry Winning Ways is a source of inspiration and deliverance for the millions it reaches across the globe.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Mensa Otabil<\/b> (born August 31, 1959), is a Ghanaian theologian, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of International Central Gospel Church headquartered in Accra, Ghana. He is also the founder and Chancellor of Central University College, and CEO of Otabil and Associates, an executive and Leadership Growth Consultancy.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Bishop Tudor Bismark<\/b> is the founder and overseer of Jabula New Life Ministries International (Jabula), which serves world-wide with the mission: “Transforming People\u2026 Transforming Nations.” He and his wife, Pastor Chi Chi Bismark, serve as the senior pastors of New Life Covenant Church (NLCC) in Harare, Zimbabwe, the headquarters of Jabula.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo<\/b> is the Resident Pastor of KICC and the President of KICC\u2019s Winning Women ministry. The Winning Women Convention celebrated its 25th 25th anniversary in November 2022. Read more<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Samuel Rajkumar Patta<\/b> who was then pursuing his Charted Accountancy was stirred in his heart to committing his life full time, to serve the Lord. After working in several organizations, God birthed in him a passion and desire to plant churches & raise leaders for the service of the Lord.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Dr Dipo Oluyomi <\/b>is the Resident Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre: The Open Door and the CEO of Kingsway International Christian Centre UK. He is also Pastor of Counseling and was recently made the Global Superintendent of KICC. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Jonathan Shuttlesworth<\/strong><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Tobi Ashimolowo<\/b> is a distinguished preacher renowned for his profound teaching, prophetic gifts, and heartfelt ministry. He is a proud graduate of Rhema Bible School, founded by the esteemed Kenneth Hagin, where he cultivated a deep understanding of the Scriptures and honed his ability to convey spiritual truths with clarity and passion.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu is a Harvard-trained executive leader, visionary entrepreneur, and institution builder, whose work spans enterprise development, governance, and socio-economic transformation across Nigeria and beyond. He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Stanel Group, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with strategic interests in Oil & Gas, hospitality, retail, and real estate, and growing Pan-African and global relevance. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Dr. Cosmas Maduabuchukwu Maduka, CON, is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and ordained minister whose life is a compelling testimony of God\u2019s grace, faith, and purpose. Born on December 24, 1958, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dr. Maduka faced profound challenges early in life. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Udo Okonjo is a globally informed, Africa-anchored leadership and wealth strategist, independent board director, and investor. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Femi Faseru,<\/strong> formerly an IT Consultant in corporations like Glaxowellcome, Bank of Boston, Mediasurface and GlaxosmithKline, is the Resident Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Maryland, Lagos as well as the National Superintendent of KICC Nigeria.\u00a0Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Yvan Castanou<\/strong>\u00a0is a francophone Apostle whose ministry\u2019s headquarters are based in Paris, France. His impact spreads particularly over Europe, North America, through the French West Indies as well as the English and Spanish speaking Caribbean countries. Including French-speaking Africa and most recently in Asia and Oceania. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Pastor Andy Yawson has worshipped and served under the leadership of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) since 1987.<\/p>

In 2002, he pioneered KICC\u2019s work in Ghana and currently oversees KICC churches in the country in addition to being the resident pastor of KICC Dominion Centre in Accra. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Dan Romer<\/strong><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Natalie Jabangwe <\/strong>is the CEO of the Timbuktoo Foundation, that houses a $1bn start up fund, a leading organization focused on driving innovation across Africa. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Paula White-Cain <\/strong>is the president of Paula White Ministries, headquartered in Apopka, Florida. She is the Senior Pastor of City of Destiny Church and hosts the Christian television program Paula Today. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Professor Iyabode Ogunniran<\/strong> teaches Child Law, Gender and the Law, Constitutional Law and Law of Evidence at the undergraduate level. She also teaches Comparative Constitutional Law and Comparative Criminal Law at the postgraduate level at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. She joined the Faculty in 2003. Read more<\/em><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 Matthew Ashimolowo Pastor Matthew \u2013 During more than 30 years in the ministry, Pastor Matthew has given countless people the spiritual and practical foundation on which to successfully build their lives. An inspiring visionary, Pastor Matthew launched the UK\u2019s first church-owned television channel, KICC TV, and his television and radio ministry Winning Ways is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6523","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6523"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6523\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6564,"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6523\/revisions\/6564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/igoc.org.uk\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}