| Intro | Nigerian religious leader |
| Is |
Religious leader |
| From |
Nigeria |
| Type |
Religion |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 15 February 1972 |
| Age: | 48 years |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (born 15 February 1972, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria) is the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He founded the church on 3 April 2010.
Early life and family
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin was born in Burutu, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria on 15 February 1972. He had his primary school education at Zuokumor Primary School in Burutu L.G.A of Delta State between 1981 and 1986. His secondary education was at Gbesa Grammar School Ojobo, between 1986–1992.
He is married to Anthonia Fufeyin and they have four children: Harriet, Kindness, Goodness and Happiness. He was born in a polygamous home and is the 22 child out of the 36 children sired by his father, late Livingson Stevenson Toboukeyei Fufeyin and Asetu.
Act Of Giving
Fufeyin is also popularly known for giving money to his church members
He gave the some of 30 million naira during Christmas season to his church members. In March 2019 he reportedly donated 3 million Naira to Nollywood actor Leo Mezie during a church service. Mezie was suffering from a kidney problem.
Criticism and controversy
Fufeyin has been criticized for his loud acts of charity, very public and showy focus on demons and “deliverance”. Fufeyin has also being criticized of calling himself the first son of TB Joshua which he has denied vehemently saying he respects every man of God including T.B Joshua but he has never called himself the first son. Some call him Warri TB Joshua, Niger Delta TB Joshua, Ijaw TB Joshua. He rejected those names stating that he is simply Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin
On 1 April 2017, Fufeyin seemed to have defended Apostle Suleman Johnson against his sex scandal, describing him as “innocent.”