IN THE BEGINNING
Gbenga Oladokun was born in the town of Idi-Iya, Oyo State on June 11, 1970, to the family of Late Pastor and Mrs. Joseph Oladokun Awokunle. He was raised in Mission House. His story is quite unique and he can be called ‘Rescue from Death’ due to the many favour he found before God.
EDUCATION IMBUED WITH GOD’S MERCY
He started his primary education at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Primary School Oniyanrin, Ibadan in 1977, and graduated in 1982.
When he was in primary one (1) in Idi-Iya, he was attacked in his sleep but was rescued by the Lord. Thereafter, he was sick for close to a year. His late mother brought him to the city seeking a way out as she had lost two of his siblings to the same attack in the middle of the night. On one fateful day, the Lord sent Words of healing to him. That was the beginning of God’s mercy on him.
He continued his education after that encounter with the Lord and miraculous healing in Christ Apostolic Church, Ode Olo in Ibadan under the leadership of Late Pastor Bankole, the one who accommodated him and his mother throughout their stay.
Right from childhood, he has demonstrated very strange talent for drawing. He could draw anything and he was known for that. Everything about him is drawing and pictures. He pursued and attained this goal when he gained admission into Cheshire High School, Poly Road, Ibadan in the year 1982.
Although Cheshire High School did not offer Fine Arts as a subject at the time, his academic pursuit was off to a great start with special thanks to God and his elder brother – Pastor Gideon Oladokun who wanted to withdraw him to another school that offers Fine Arts as a subject. Because of this action, the school authority decided to employ a Fine Art teacher. This was a turning point in his life else he would have missed out on God’s plan and agenda. He graduated from Cheshire High School in 1987 in flying colours precisely as The Overall Best Student in Fine Art and English Literature.
He later gained admission into The Polytechnic Ibadan in 1989 to study Fine Arts professionally. He completed his Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in the year 1991 and graduated with Upper Credit.
He obtained a Certificate In Computer Graphics at Remsund Nig. LTD between 1993 and 1994. He completed his Higher National Diploma (HND) in Painting also at The Polytechnic Ibadan between 1995 and 1997. He was awarded Best Student In Painting at The Polytechnic, Ibadan 1995/1996 Session. More importantly, he became the Best Overall Student in the Department.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER: GOD’S DIRECTION
The Lord helped him and ordered his step to locate Bishop David O. Oyedepo through a customer who later became his boss and mentor, Pastor Timi Owobowale who discovered him in a business center and later introduced him to Bishop Oyedepo. He has spent almost half of his fifty (50) years working in the various departments from Raji Oba to Canaan Land and from just an Artist to HOD, Graphics Department, and Director, Dominion Publishing House, the publishing arm of the Bishop David Oyedepo Ministry.
Grace found him as he was highly favoured by this great man of God where he had the opportunity to develop his managerial skill; how to manage people, resources and how to manage himself. By God’s help, the department enjoyed tremendous growth under him. The Lord’s favour on him is evident in the love Bishop David Oyedepo has for him and would not let him go.
TRAVEL: QUEST FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
He has traveled far and wide, mostly with Bishop David Oyedepo. Through the ministry, he has been to USA, Germany, China and so many places in Africa. The Lord greatly and mightily helped him. Everyone that worked with him knows that it is God who has decided to favour and help him.
In January 2020, his Pastor, boss, mentor and father, Bishop David Oyedepo agreed to let him go and start what the Lord has given him to do. He was given that honour and privilege when Bishop Oyedepo laid his hands on him and prayed for him. He was also prayed for by Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo. This was consummated by blessing for him and his wife by Bishop David O. Abioye.
NENO: FOR IMPACT
Meanwhile, he is an entrepreneur, a leader and above all, a child of God well known for his hard-working nature to impact lives positively. When he turned forty (40), he started Neno International Services Limited – a top-notch, quality print services provider, which is fully functional to date. Neno is blessed with professional staff who are energetic and hardworking. In 2016, he ventured into farming.
The help of God is indeed available for him hence he is able to stand to this day!
BEHIND (BESIDE) EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN…
He got married on the 26th of October, 2002 to ‘the most amazing sweetheart in da world’ – Architect Opeyemi Bolanle Ruth Oladokun (Nee Farayola), and they are blessed with three wonderful sons; Tiyin David, Tife, and Tireni Oladokun.
Praise God!
