The popular maxim saying the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, could not be more correct than in the lifeand career of a young millionaire and pastor,Ikechukwu Okoronkwo Bishop.In this exclusive interview with Giwa Damilola.The amiable guru,sheds more light on his background and success route.
Tell us more about yourself?
I am Ikechukwu Okoronkwo Bishop. A graduate of pure and industrial chemistry from university of Portharcourt, an astute businessman and pastor of Reigners family international church, also a consultant per excellent.
What lead you to the quest of going into ministry at a very young age?
Actually, what led me to ministry is passion, calling and dedication. God called me at a very young age.Even while I was growing up I mixed among bad guys , I was a bit involved in cultism and other social vices .That was when I heard the call ,I had the passion, so it was the call that brought me into ministry.How you combine being a pastor and your
academics together?
It was not by mistake that I found time to read my books and studied hard.At times it could be so difficult. I can remember I had to sacrifice my reading to preach the gospel.All the same ,when a man sets himself for God ,God gives his best.
How did you become a millionaire at twenty-four years?
I was already a millionaire when I was twenty years. I made my first million when I was twenty-one then I invested in forex and I lost that money because I did a wrong investment But I will give all credit to Jesus because when I first heard about the entrepreneurship program the Nigeria government was giving and planning to sponsor people with ten million .I knew specifically God told me to apply and I did the business plan myself, as everything I did came from revelation.
"I made my first million when I was
twenty-one, I invested in forex and
I lost the money because I did a wrong investment"
What advise will you give to young people?
It is all about choice and decision.Every young person should be able to make the right choice
and decision, young people should find and also speak to God and find a mentor .Part of my success is that I have found mentors who have mentored me like pastor Jude Obaji,
Bishop David Oyedapo,pastor Lanre Oluseye and some
others who have gingered me to greatness. I am delighted and proud when young people
come to me and say "I want you to be my mentor".
If you are not inspired you will expire.Look for people
that will inspire you to greatness. Nothing is free in Freetown.so young people should work hard ,pray to God ,find a mentor.When you locate a good mentor
you are on your way to success.
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