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{{Infobox religious biography
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| religion = Christian
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| name = Sam Oye
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| image = Sam Oye.jpg
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| honorific prefix = Reverend
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|04|13|df=yes}}
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| church = The Transforming Church, Worldwide (TTC)
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| spouse = {{marriage|Mary Oye|2002}}
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| known_for = Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)
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| occupation = [[Clergy]], [[Coach]], [[Author]]
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| children = 2
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| birth_place = [[Kaduna State]], [[Nigeria]]
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| profession = Clergy
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| location = Abuja
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| website = {{URL|www.samoye.org}} {{!}} {{URL|www.pptribe.org}}
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| birthname = Samuel Oluwasegun Oye
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| nationality = Nigerian
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== Sam Oye ==
== Sam Oye ==
'''Sam Oye''' (born 13 April 1974), known as '''Rev. Dr. Sam Oye''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[pastor]], and the founder and Lead pastor of The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Man |first=The New |date=2024-06-08 |title=Biography of Reverend Sam Oye |url=https://www.thenewman.org.ng/2022/10/biography-of-reverend-sam-oye.html |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The New Man}}</ref>, Worldwide. He is recognized as the convener of the Prophetic Prayer Hour, a popular online prayer meeting platform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour, Solution To Nigeria’s Challenges – Revd Sam Oye – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-solution-to-nigerias-challenges-revd-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Sam Oye''' (born 13 April 1974), known as '''Rev. Dr. Sam Oye''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[pastor]], an author, a leadership development coach, and a certified marriage instructor. He is the founder and Lead pastor of The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Man |first=The New |date=2024-06-08 |title=Biography of Reverend Sam Oye |url=https://www.thenewman.org.ng/2022/10/biography-of-reverend-sam-oye.html |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The New Man}}</ref>, Worldwide, and the host of the global Prophetic Prayer Hour, a popular online prayer meeting platform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour, Solution To Nigeria’s Challenges – Revd Sam Oye – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-solution-to-nigerias-challenges-revd-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Sam was born on 13 April 1974 to Mr Simeon Adisa (Late) and Florence Mopelola Shoroye, in [[Kaduna]], [[Kaduna State]]. He hails from [[Abeokuta]], [[Ogun State]], Nigeria. Sam grew up in [[Bauchi State]] where he attended Government Day Secondary School, [[Bauchi]], [[Bauchi State]] (1985-1988), Government Science Secondary School, [[Azare]], [[Bauchi State]] (1989-1991) and Wasimi Community High School, Maryland, [[Lagos State]]. He then proceeded to [[University of Ibadan]], [[Oyo State]], where he obtained a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[Geology]] in 2000.
Sam was born on 13 April 1974 to Simeon Adisa (Late) and Florence Mopelola Shoroye, in [[Kaduna]], [[Kaduna State]]. He hails from [[Abeokuta]], [[Ogun State]], Nigeria. Sam grew up in [[Bauchi State]] where he attended Government Day Secondary School, [[Bauchi]], [[Bauchi State]] (1985-1988), Government Science Secondary School, [[Azare]], [[Bauchi State]] (1989-1991) and Wasimi Community High School, Maryland, [[Lagos State]]. He then proceeded to [[University of Ibadan]], [[Oyo State]], where he obtained a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[Geology]] in 2000.


Sam worked as a Secretary with Bantale & Co Ltd, [[Lagos State]], before becoming a full-time cleric.
Sam worked as a Secretary with Bantale & Co Ltd, [[Lagos State]], before becoming a full-time cleric.
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Sam started his ministry at a young age. As an undergraduate he led the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship (1996) on [[campus]], and also founded a youth ministry called Dominion Youth Ministry (2001).
Sam started his ministry at a young age. As an undergraduate he led the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship (1996) on [[campus]], and also founded a youth ministry called Dominion Youth Ministry (2001).


In 2002, Sam Oye founded Harvest House International Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedeji |first=Gboyega |date=2016-04-28 |title=Meet Pastor Sam Oye: Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja. - FridayPosts.Com, Nigeria Breaking News Review Website |url=https://fridayposts.com/meet-pastor-sam-oye-transforming-church-abuja/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=FridayPosts.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>, now The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://thetransformingchurch.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=TTC |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oladipo |first=Bimpe |date=2018-07-10 |title=OYE, Sam(Rev) |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/oye-samrev/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>, in [[Abuja]] where he serves as the lead pastor. As of June 2024, The Transforming Church has over 5 branches across [[Nigeria]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev. Sam Oye – Fresh Start Devotional |url=https://freshstartdevotionals.org/author/chijioke-kanu/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2002, Sam Oye founded Harvest House International Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedeji |first=Gboyega |date=2016-04-28 |title=Meet Pastor Sam Oye: Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja. - FridayPosts.Com, Nigeria Breaking News Review Website |url=https://fridayposts.com/meet-pastor-sam-oye-transforming-church-abuja/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=FridayPosts.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>, now The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://thetransformingchurch.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=TTC |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oladipo |first=Bimpe |date=2018-07-10 |title=OYE, Sam(Rev) |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/oye-samrev/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>, in [[Abuja]] where he serves as the lead pastor. As of June 2024, The Transforming Church has over 5 branches across [[Nigeria]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev. Sam Oye – Fresh Start Devotional |url=https://freshstartdevotionals.org/author/chijioke-kanu/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TTC Centres – One Church Making Global Impact |url=https://centres.thetransformingchurch.org/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>


At the wake of [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]], Sam Oye started the an online prayer session which grew to become the global Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abu |first=Richard |date=2023-06-16 |title=Nigeria Needs Transformational Leaders To Develop – Sam Oye |url=https://leadership.ng/nigeria-needs-transformational-leaders-to-develop-sam-oye-2/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>, hosted on [[YouTube (YouTube channel)|YouTube]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev Sam Oye - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@RevSamOye |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and other social media platforms. The online prayer session has attracted thousands of followers from over hundreds countries across the world, daily. <ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peter |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour stand out as most top prayer platforms in Nigeria.- Rev Sam Oye |url=https://championnews.com.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-stand-out-as-most-top-prayer-platforms-in-nigeria-rev-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Champion Newspapers LTD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibemere |first=Dave |date=2023-04-05 |title=Jerry Eze N3m daily: List of top Nigerian pastors making millions on YouTube |url=https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1528627-digital-church-list-top-10-young-nigerian-pastors-earning-millions-youtube-morning-prayers-wave/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-06-21 |title=Speak positively about your country, Rev. Oye tells Nigerians |url=https://blueprint.ng/speak-positively-about-nigeria-rev-oye-tells-nigerians/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>
At the wake of [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]], Sam Oye started the an online prayer session which grew to become the global Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abu |first=Richard |date=2023-06-16 |title=Nigeria Needs Transformational Leaders To Develop – Sam Oye |url=https://leadership.ng/nigeria-needs-transformational-leaders-to-develop-sam-oye-2/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>, hosted on [[YouTube (YouTube channel)|YouTube]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev Sam Oye - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@RevSamOye |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and other social media platforms. The online prayer session has attracted thousands of followers from over hundreds countries across the world, daily. <ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peter |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour stand out as most top prayer platforms in Nigeria.- Rev Sam Oye |url=https://championnews.com.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-stand-out-as-most-top-prayer-platforms-in-nigeria-rev-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Champion Newspapers LTD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibemere |first=Dave |date=2023-04-05 |title=Jerry Eze N3m daily: List of top Nigerian pastors making millions on YouTube |url=https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1528627-digital-church-list-top-10-young-nigerian-pastors-earning-millions-youtube-morning-prayers-wave/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-06-21 |title=Speak positively about your country, Rev. Oye tells Nigerians |url=https://blueprint.ng/speak-positively-about-nigeria-rev-oye-tells-nigerians/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>
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== Awards and Honors ==
== Awards and Honors ==
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Leadership Achievement Award from [[Dorben Polytechnic]], [[Abuja]].


=== Awards ===
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Honorary Fellowship Award from the [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] Christian Fellowship.


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* Leadership Achievement Award from [[Dorben Polytechnic]], [[Abuja]].
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Excellence and Merit Awards by the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of [[Nigeria]].
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* Honorary Fellowship Award from the [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] Christian Fellowship.
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* Excellence and Merit Awards by the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of [[Nigeria]].


=== Honors ===
[[Honorary citizenship|Honorary Citizen]] of [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]] by [[Mayor of Pensacola]], [[Florida]] (2010).
[[Honorary citizenship|Honorary Citizen]] of [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]] by [[Mayor of Pensacola]], [[Florida]] (2010).


[[Honorary degree|Honorary Doctorate]] - [[Doctor of Philosophy]], [[Queen's University Belfast|Queen's University]], [[Belfast]] - [[United Kingdom|UK]] (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dekolo |first=Jolomi |date=2023-12-06 |title=Sam Oye Receives Award From Prestigious Queen’s University |url=https://selahafrik.com/2023/12/rev-sam-oye-receives-award/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=SelahAfrik |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-11-30 |title=Bamidele, Oye call for strong institutions in Nigeria |url=https://blueprint.ng/bamidele-oye-call-for-strong-institutions-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[Honorary degree|Honorary Doctorate]] - [[Doctor of Philosophy]], [[Queen's University Belfast|Queen's University]], [[Belfast]] - [[United Kingdom|UK]] (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dekolo |first=Jolomi |date=2023-12-06 |title=Sam Oye Receives Award From Prestigious Queen’s University |url=https://selahafrik.com/2023/12/rev-sam-oye-receives-award/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=SelahAfrik |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-11-30 |title=Bamidele, Oye call for strong institutions in Nigeria |url=https://blueprint.ng/bamidele-oye-call-for-strong-institutions-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==

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[[Category:Nigerian Pentecostal pastors]]
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| name = Sam Oye
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| honorific prefix = Reverend
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|04|13|df=yes}}
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| church = The Transforming Church, Worldwide (TTC)
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| spouse = {{marriage|Mary Oye|2002}}
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| known_for = Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)
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| occupation = [[Clergy]], [[Coach]], [[Author]]
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| children = 2
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| birth_place = [[Kaduna State]], [[Nigeria]]
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| profession = Clergy
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| location = Abuja
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| website = {{URL|www.samoye.org}} {{!}} {{URL|www.pptribe.org}}
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| birthname = Samuel Oluwasegun Oye
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| nationality = Nigerian
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Revision as of 23:48, 9 July 2024

Reverend
Sam Oye
Personal
Born
Samuel Oluwasegun Oye

(1974-04-13) 13 April 1974 (age 50)
Kaduna State, Nigeria
ReligionChristian
NationalityNigerian
Spouse
Mary Oye
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(m. 2002)​
Children2
Known forProphetic Prayer Hour (PPH)
ProfessionClergy
OccupationClergy, Coach, Author
Organization
ChurchThe Transforming Church, Worldwide (TTC)
Senior posting
Based inAbuja
ProfessionClergy
Websitewww.samoye.org | www.pptribe.org

Sam Oye

Sam Oye (born 13 April 1974), known as Rev. Dr. Sam Oye, is a Nigerian pastor, an author, a leadership development coach, and a certified marriage instructor. He is the founder and Lead pastor of The Transforming Church[1], Worldwide, and the host of the global Prophetic Prayer Hour, a popular online prayer meeting platform.[2][3]

Early life and education

Sam was born on 13 April 1974 to Simeon Adisa (Late) and Florence Mopelola Shoroye, in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Sam grew up in Bauchi State where he attended Government Day Secondary School, Bauchi, Bauchi State (1985-1988), Government Science Secondary School, Azare, Bauchi State (1989-1991) and Wasimi Community High School, Maryland, Lagos State. He then proceeded to University of Ibadan, Oyo State, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Geology in 2000.

Sam worked as a Secretary with Bantale & Co Ltd, Lagos State, before becoming a full-time cleric.

Ministry

Sam started his ministry at a young age. As an undergraduate he led the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship (1996) on campus, and also founded a youth ministry called Dominion Youth Ministry (2001).

In 2002, Sam Oye founded Harvest House International Church[4], now The Transforming Church[5][6], in Abuja where he serves as the lead pastor. As of June 2024, The Transforming Church has over 5 branches across Nigeria, and the United Kingdom. [7][8]

At the wake of COVID-19, Sam Oye started the an online prayer session which grew to become the global Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)[9], hosted on YouTube[10] and other social media platforms. The online prayer session has attracted thousands of followers from over hundreds countries across the world, daily. [11][12][13][14]

Sam is known for the phrase, "With our God, all things are possible". He also hosts Prophetic Prayer conferences in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.[15][16]

Personal Life

Sam Oye is married to Pastor Mary Oye and they have two Children.[17]

Publications

  • The Singles Checklist
  • The Emerging Leader
  • The Prayer Switch
  • The Limit Breaker
  • Crack It

Awards and Honors

Awards

  • Leadership Achievement Award from Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja.
  • Honorary Fellowship Award from the Nigerian Christian Fellowship.
  • Excellence and Merit Awards by the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria.

Honors

Honorary Citizen of Pensacola by Mayor of Pensacola, Florida (2010).

Honorary Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy, Queen's University, Belfast - UK (2023).[18][19]

References

  1. ^ Man, The New (2024-06-08). "Biography of Reverend Sam Oye". The New Man. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  2. ^ News, Leadership (2023-06-26). "110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric". Retrieved 2024-07-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Prophetic Prayer Hour, Solution To Nigeria's Challenges – Revd Sam Oye – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  4. ^ Adedeji, Gboyega (2016-04-28). "Meet Pastor Sam Oye: Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja. - FridayPosts.Com, Nigeria Breaking News Review Website". FridayPosts.Com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  5. ^ "About us". TTC. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  6. ^ Oladipo, Bimpe (2018-07-10). "OYE, Sam(Rev)". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  7. ^ "Rev. Sam Oye – Fresh Start Devotional". Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  8. ^ "TTC Centres – One Church Making Global Impact". Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  9. ^ Abu, Richard (2023-06-16). "Nigeria Needs Transformational Leaders To Develop – Sam Oye". Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  10. ^ "Rev Sam Oye - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  11. ^ News, Leadership (2023-06-26). "110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric". Retrieved 2024-07-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ Peter (2023-06-24). "Prophetic Prayer Hour stand out as most top prayer platforms in Nigeria.- Rev Sam Oye". Champion Newspapers LTD. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  13. ^ Ibemere, Dave (2023-04-05). "Jerry Eze N3m daily: List of top Nigerian pastors making millions on YouTube". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  14. ^ Idachaba, Sunny (2023-06-21). "Speak positively about your country, Rev. Oye tells Nigerians". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  15. ^ "The Prophetic Prayer Conference 2022 with Rev Sam Oye and Pastor Bolaji Idowu (Lagos) - Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  16. ^ UK, The Transforming Church. "The Transforming Church UK". The Transforming Church UK. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  17. ^ Adedeji, Gboyega (2016-04-28). "Meet Pastor Sam Oye: Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja. - FridayPosts.Com, Nigeria Breaking News Review Website". FridayPosts.Com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  18. ^ Dekolo, Jolomi (2023-12-06). "Sam Oye Receives Award From Prestigious Queen's University". SelahAfrik. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  19. ^ Idachaba, Sunny (2023-11-30). "Bamidele, Oye call for strong institutions in Nigeria". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
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