Olushola Omogbehin
The Association of Nigerian Musicologists has honoured the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, with the award of Life Grand Patron.
The association presented the award during its 22nd Annual Conference, where Olukoya was recognised for his contributions to the growth of music scholarship, practice and empowerment.
The award was received by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Mountain Top University on behalf of Olukoya who is also the chancellor of Mountain Top University.
While presenting the award, the representative of the association described it as a “life-giving award,” meaning that the Olukoya would remain the Life Grand Patron for life.
Speaking, the representative said “The Association of Nigerian Musicologists actually confers the award of Life Grand Patron on Dr Daniel Olukoya, the Chancellor of Mountain Top University, in recognition of your invaluable contributions to the development of music scholarship, practice and empowerment.”
The representative also eulogised Olukoya’s contribution to empowering different classes of people in the field of music.
According to him, many organisations and individuals had benefited from his gestures.
Meanwhile, Olukoya in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, expressed gratitude to the association.
“the award was not just a recognition of the past, but an encouragement to keep inspiring, impacting, and contributing meaningfully to the growth of music and its influence in our society.”
He said he deeply appreciates being celebrated by musicologists and professionals in the Nigerian music community.
