Founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Daniel Olukoya, has been joined by Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Udom Emmanuel at the 30th anniversary celebration of MFM, Igbere TV reports.
Mr Sanwo-Olu was joined by his wife, Ibijoke, at the event on Sunday.
Over 300 first class graduates from various reputable universities and polytechnics across the world have in 2019 benefitted from the Dr. D.K. Olukoya Academic Award of Excellence.
The governors presented the awards to the beneficiaries at the anniversary themed: “Rearranged For Revival”.
Vice-Chancellor of the Mountain Top University, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, was also at the event which held at the MFM Prayer City, Kilometre 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun State.
Sanwo-Olu praised the graduates, describing them as an inspiration to other students and worthy ambassadors of the nation.
Olukoya said that rewarding graduates of tertiary institutions for their exemplary academic performance was part of his 70-point plan for youth development.
He said: “The award is one, the MFM football team is another. To the glory of God, both are doing well now. This awards started in 2010 when we gave out 19 cars to first class graduates.
“By 2013, the number of first class graduates had risen to 77. We could no longer afford to give out cars, so we resorted to giving out cash awards.
“It had become so competitive that it was ’embarrassing’ in a particular university where they produced 10 graduates, among whom were eight MFM members.
“By 2015, the number had risen to 130. Of course the General Overseer couldn’t handle it alone any longer. So, naturally, I had to ask for assistance from other well meaning individuals to join me in keeping the dream alive.”
