Olukoya makes case for female instrumentalists

General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya

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The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Daniel Olukoya, has called for increased female participation in the use of musical instruments.

He noted that the dominance of men in the space is a tradition that must be broken.

According to a Thursday statement, the G.O. spoke at the second edition of the All Nigerian Female Organists programme, which was held recently at the international headquarters of the MFM in Lagos.

He said the organ room in many churches had historically been the preserve of men, often elderly, leaving women largely excluded from the instrument’s practice and influence.

He said, “The world of music has a situation where some musical instruments are dominated by men. You rarely find women in the organ room. That mode has to be broken. What a man can do, a woman too can do.”

According to him, the initiative, which began last year by divine inspiration, was created to encourage women to take up the organ, develop their skills, and use music as a tool for evangelism.

He noted that participants currently undergoing training had shown remarkable improvement through structured lessons, seminars, and mentorship, adding that interest continues to grow as more women join.

He expressed optimism that the initiative would, in time, grow into “a massive force,” acknowledging the central role played by his wife, Dr Folashade Olukoya, whom he described as the principal driver of the project.

At the event, Folashade also highlighted the successes recorded since the inception of the programme, noting increased female participation from across the country and across denominations.

She stressed that the initiative is open to women from other churches, with no discrimination.

“It’s not only Lagos, and it’s not only MFM. From wherever they are, we’re happy to train them and ensure they become better wherever they serve.”

The G.O’s wife said her passion for women’s empowerment was shaped by early exposure to the struggles of women and a lifelong desire to address gender disparity.

She described the initiative as a safe space for women to find their voice, fulfil their God-given potential and contribute meaningfully to nation-building and the work of God.

“This is just a stepping stone,” she said. “We believe it will lead to greater heights for women in this generation.”

Gbenga has been covering Metro, politics and education beats for two years as a print and digital journalist

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