Tunde Fidelis Makinde, DR.

Engr. Fidelis Tunde Makinde was born on Monday 20th April, 1964 into the family of late Mr Stephen Kolawole Makinde and Mrs Felicia makinde, in Ondo town. 

HIS EDUCATION

He started his primary education in St. Matthew’s RCM primary school (Oke Padre) Ondo in 1970. He moved to Lagos after his primary school in 1975 to stay with his eldest brother, Valentine Makinde. He returned to Ondo at age 13 to start secondary school in Ondo High School now Ondo Boys High School Ondo, where he successfully passed out in 1982. At age 21, he graduated from the Federal Polytechnic Akure (now Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) with ND certification in Mechanical Engineering. He gained admission (Direct Entry) into the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife.

 At age 25, he graduated as B.Eng Mechanical/Production Engineer.  At age 27, he served Nigeria as a National Youth Service Corp member (Corpers Liason Officer) at Idah, Kogi state. After his National Service year, he returned to Lagos, to live with his uncle late Chief Ambrose Boluwaji Makinde who adopted him as his own son.

At age, 28, he became a pupil Engineer in Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Lagos. In his career progression, he became a COREN registered engineer, and a certified member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE). Engr. Tunde Makinde rose to the Directorate Cadre and worked as the Principal, Training School, Ijora, Lagos where he served for many years. He was later we deployed to the Ministry’s Headquarter in Abuja where he served in higher capacity as Deputy Director of Training till death.

 HIS RELIGION (Faith)

Pastor (Dr) Makinde Fidelis Tunde was born to a devoute Roman Catholic family. His father, Mr. Stephen Makinde, was a renowned RCM school Headmaster and catechist. His mother, Mrs Felicia Makinde was a strong member of Christian Mothers’ Society.

At age 10, young Fidelis became a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church adult choir, under the leadership of Mr Gabriel. Agbara and Mr. Oduyemi. At age 15, he joined the Catholic Youth Organization.

At age 16, he became a Lay Reader and Church Warden. He was a faithful mission boy and a consistent companion of Rev. Fr. Cahil, the then Irish parish priest of St. Matthew's Catholic Church Ondo for pastoral visits to out stations.  

At age 17, he was invited to a prayer meeting where he had his first encounter with Christ. At age 19, he got properly born again and he started preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ right from his Polytechnic days. 

At age 22, he remembered “Egypt” again and mingled with palm wine drinking friends on campus. He was restored by the power of God and became God Is Love Community's hall representative at age 23.  At age 24, he became the Bible study coordinator. He gave himself to the service of the Lord in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria - People of Praise St. Matthew's Catholic Church Ondo where he worked assiduously for God with other God's faithful servants - Dr and Mrs. F.E Olotu, Bro. Christopher Inaku and many others. The Lord used him to mentor many Catholic youths who are fervently serving the law today in the Catholic Church, Charismatic Renewal Ministries (CRM) and other ministries.

At age 30, he became the House Fellowship Leader of the popular Ogunjebe House Fellowship of CRM Dominion Centre, Egbe. Lagos.

At age 31, Pastor Tunde Makinde was called to bi-vocational ministry and he joined the pastoral team (Core group) of CRM Dominion Center under the then undershepherd Pastor Passy Amaraegbu. 

At age 33, he became men’s pastor of Dominion Centre. In his quest for more knowledge of God, he enrolled into the Great Harvest Theological Institute, Owerri (CRM) where he graduated with a Diploma in Christian Ministry.

At age 38, he became the pastor of CRM Dominion Centre, Egbe Lagos - the position handed over to him by his predecessor, Dr. Passy Amaraegbu. He engaged in Dominion Centre building project which his predecessor Dr. Passy laid its foundation. Pastor Tunde started Achievers’ Circle Group at Dominion Centre - a group he formed and served as the Chairman to raise achievers who today have great testimonies of great achievements. He formed a pre-Core group who he called Progress Team. He trained them to take both spiritual and financial responsibilities to advance the kingdom business. Today, they are core group members in various CRM centres in Lagos. 

At age 39, he became a member of Missions Department of CRM (Home and Africa mission). 

At age 41, he became a fully ordained minister of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in Charismatic Renewal Ministries.

At age 42, he became the pastoral supervisor of the CRM church in Benin Republic. At age 43, he became a member of CRM Lagos State Pastoral Team. 

At age 47, he pastored the first CRM Lagos State Mega Church, Surulere. At age 50, Pastor Tunde Makinde became the pioneer State Overseer of CRM Lagos State 2.  

In his quest for further study, Pastor Makinde Tunde had his Master’s Degree in West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) and his Doctor of divinity in the same seminary.

He attended several Christian conferences within and outside the country.

HIS FAMILY LIFE

Pastor Tunde Makinde got married at age 35 to his dear wife Pastor Ezebeomo Lydia.  He had his first son at age 36. His marriage is blessed with four children.

HIS TRAVEL

He visited France at age 25 and 34. He travelled to the United States of America and many other African countries for missions and conferences.

OTHER ACTIVITIES.

He represented his secondary school in science quiz competition.

He represented his school in table tennis and football.

HIS WORKS

Dr. Tunde Makinde was a Missionary Evangelist, Pastor and a Teacher of the word of God. A motivational speaker and a prolific writer. He authored Eight (8) life-changing books.  

Our dear brother, husband, father lived a very good life.  A good Christian in word and deeds. He served God to the end. His last words were “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit”.

Rest on beloved of the Lord. Your memory remains evergreen.