Born Benson Andrew Idahosa (September 11, 1938 – March 12, 1998), he was a charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He is the founder of the Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was widely regarded as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. Idahosa is the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His only son, Msgr. FEB Idahosa’s current positions include President of BIU, Founder and President of Big Ben Children’s Hospital and Vice President of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute.
Idahosa died on March 12, 1998. He is survived by his wife Margaret Idahosa and four children. His wife later became archbishop of the Church of God Mission International (CGMI), the Christian congregation he founded, and is also chancellor of Benson Idahosa University.
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