Supo Ayokunle


Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle, also known as Supo Ayokunle is a pastor and administrator. He is currently the 7th president of the Christian Association of Nigeria. He is also the 6th President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
Ayokunle was born in Oyo State, Nigeria and married Deborah Ayokunle . Until becoming a pastor, Ayokunle worked as a teacher and public administrator.

Early life

Olasupo Ayokunle was born into the family of Amos Ogunkunle and Theresa Bibilari Ogunkunle of Jagun Alawusa House, Isheke, Oyo Town in Oyo State.

Education

He attended Oniyanrin Baptist Central Day School, Iware Road, Oyo State, graduated in 1971, earning his West African School Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level in 1977. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 1983. He enrolled for a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in 1986. Ayokunle holds masters of divinity degree in Theology in 1992 at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, masters degree in Guidance and Counselling from University of Ibadan, Masters degree in Theology and Religious studies, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool in 2000 and 2003 respectively and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theology in 2008.

Nigerian Baptist Convention

Ayokunle was elected the 6th Nigerian General Secretary of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

Christian Association of Nigeria

In 2016 he was elevated President of the Christian Association of Nigeria Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor left office. He was re-elected in 2019 for another term.

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