
General Overseer of God First Ministry, popularly known as Illumination
Assembly, Bishop Isaac Idahosa is arguably one of the classy and wealthy
clergy in Nigeria.
The handsome bishop whose ministry is tagged Celebrity Church, parades a N2.5 billion ministry.
His N1.5 billion 10,000-seater auditorium along Addo-Langbasa Road, Ajah, Lagos, is ready.
The
new auditorium would serve as his new headquarters when commissioned
this year. A close source to the bishop informed ENCOMIUM Weekly that he
splashed over N1 billion on the project. The reason is that the acres
of land he acquired were reclaimed at Ajah, Lagos.
We learnt he
also acquired another multi million naira property around Ajah too
recently. Insiders alleged that he invested heavily on property and ICT.
That
explains the N100 million auditorium he reportedly erected at Surulere
axis in Lagos. He also commissioned a multi-million naira auditorium at
Okota, Lagos. This also serves as one of his branches. Amongst his
multi-million naira properties, the branch at Minna, Niger State is
acclaimed the biggest. It is an ultra-modern edifice. The reason is not
unconnected with the fact that he started his ministry from there.
The
soft-spoken clergy also invested in health centres. The health centres
are directly under the supervision of the church. He has the main health
centre at Ajah near the ministry’s headquarters.
In fact, Bishop
Idahosa is widely known as Pastor of Celebrities. A lot of Nollywood
stars grace his ministry and he holds special services for them.
The
reason is that he is also an entertainment loving bishop with three hit
gospel albums and the popular one is Don’t Give Up. These albums have
net several millions for him due to his widespread influence.
He
lives well and loves the good things. He lives in one of the most
expensive estates in Ajah. He rides a Lincoln Navigator, Range Rover and
has five SUV automobiles.
However, his rise to success is quite remarkable as he started his ministry with 50 kobo.
Today,
the ministry has blossomed into a mega church. In September 2012,
international gospel star, Ron Kennelly was among the special guests
invited for the 23rd anniversary of Bishop Idahosa’s Illumination
Assembly Church in Minna, Niger State.
His honorarium per annum
from most of his engagements, home and abroad, is close to N50 million.
As a celebrity pastor, he nets an estimated N500 million per annum as
tithes and offering.
Bishop Isaac Idahosa is from Edo State. He
was born into the family of six children and he is the third. He is
married to Christie Idahosa. The marriage clocked 26 on Sunday, April
28, 2014. The union is blessed with two children, Christabell and
Osagie.