Apostle Dr. Christopher Perelado Ogola is an author, minister, leadership and development advocate, and experienced professional whose life and work reflect a commitment to service, integrity and people-centred development.
His journey spans professional leadership, ministry, writing, philanthropy and community development, with a consistent conviction that leadership should improve lives, create opportunities and build stronger communities.
Leadership & Professional Experience
With extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, Apostle Dr. Ogola developed broad expertise in leadership, operations, organisational systems and processes, production, risk management, safety, security, health and environmental protection, emergency and incident response, stakeholder engagement, outsourcing, divestment and oversight functions. His professional journey also reinforced enduring values of integrity, compliance, care and excellence.
Faith & Ministry
Apostle Dr. Ogola is a Christian minister serving with Altar of Worship Ministry Global, Port Harcourt, founded by his wife, Bishop Diamond Chris-Ogola. His ministry is centred on the teaching of God’s Word, spiritual growth, strong families and purposeful living. His faith continues to shape his commitment to integrity, compassion, service and the belief that leadership carries a responsibility to uplift people and positively impact society.
Author & Thought Leadership
Apostle Dr. Ogola is an author whose writings span entrepreneurship, investment, marriage, family life, faith and purposeful living. His published works include 30 Ways to Raise Capital for Your Business, 21 Incorruptible Laws of Investment, and Wisdom for Marital Bliss (Mysteries of the Missing Rib). Through his books, teaching and public engagements, he shares practical principles designed to empower individuals, strengthen families, encourage enterprise and promote responsible, purposeful living.
Philanthropy & Community Impact
Apostle Dr. Ogola’s commitment to service extends beyond his professional and ministry work into practical community support. His philanthropic interventions include a solar-powered potable water project with a treatment plant in Mile 1, Sagbama, educational support through school-fee assistance and scholarships, business start-up support, and food distribution and relief assistance during major flooding in Sagbama. These initiatives reflect his conviction that service should respond to real human needs and create practical opportunities for individuals, families and communities.
Leadership & Public Service Vision
Apostle Dr. Ogola believes that leadership is fundamentally about service, responsibility and measurable impact. Drawing from his professional experience, faith, community engagement and commitment to development, he advocates leadership that listens to people, understands their priorities and translates vision into organised action. His public service philosophy emphasises competence, integrity, accountability and sustainable development, with people remaining at the centre of every meaningful intervention.
Education & Recognition
Apostle Dr. Ogola holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering (Power Plant), Upper Credit, from the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, where he was recognised as the Best Graduand in Mechanical Engineering (HND). He subsequently advanced his education at the University of Port Harcourt, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Upper Credit), a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management, and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Management. His educational journey reflects a sustained commitment to professional development, leadership and lifelong learning.
The FEED Agenda
The FEED Agenda is Apostle Dr. Ogola’s people-centred development framework for advancing practical and sustainable progress. It focuses on four interconnected priorities: Food, Educational Advancement, Empowerment and Development. The agenda is built on the conviction that development must translate into improved livelihoods, greater opportunities and stronger communities. Supporting the FEED Agenda is ITA — Integrity, Transparency and Accountability — the governance standard intended to guide responsible leadership, public trust and measurable results.
Public Service & Bayelsa West
Apostle Dr. Ogola’s commitment to public service is expressed through his aspiration to represent Bayelsa West in the Senate. His vision is to pursue purposeful representation that connects the needs and aspirations of the people with opportunities for sustainable development, effective legislative advocacy and responsible oversight. Through the FEED Agenda and the governance principles of Integrity, Transparency and Accountability, he seeks to contribute to a future in which people, communities and development remain at the heart of representation.
A Life of Service
Across his professional career, ministry, writing, community interventions and public-service journey, Apostle Dr. Christopher Perelado Ogola remains guided by a simple conviction: leadership must serve people and create lasting value.
His continuing mission is to use knowledge, experience, faith and opportunity to strengthen people, build possibilities and contribute meaningfully to the development of society.