Precious Cornerstone varsity to honour Jerry Eze, Joshua Selman, others

All is set for Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), a faith-based tertiary institution of The Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Ibadan, Oyo State, as it honours five prominent Nigerian clergymen during its 4th Convocation and 7th Founder’s Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The institution will confer Honorary Doctorate Degrees on Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, Pastor Poju Oyemade, Pastor Jerry Eze, Apostle Joshua Selman, and Pastor Sola Osunmakinde in recognition of their outstanding spiritual leadership, humanitarian service, and contributions to national and global development.

According to the Chancellor of PCU and National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the honourees were carefully selected based on their exceptional impact in ministry, nation-building, philanthropy, and the promotion of higher education in Nigeria and beyond.

“These men of God have demonstrated transformative leadership through their teachings, conferences, and global outreach. The University’s Senate and Governing Council found them worthy of public recognition and the prestigious Doctor Honoris Causa awards,” Bishop Oke stated.

The awards will include Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa), Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), Doctor of Divinity (Honoris Causa), Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa), and Doctor of Liberal Studies (Honoris Causa).

The week-long convocation activities, themed “The Trailblazer Set,” will also feature the conferment of first degrees and prizes on 143 graduating students, bringing the University’s total number of graduates to 456 since inception.

About the Honourees

Pastor Nathaniel Bassey — a gospel music minister and trumpeter — is renowned for the globally acclaimed Hallelujah Challenge, a viral online worship movement. He pastors The Oasis, the youth church of RCCG King’s Court, Lagos.

Pastor Poju Oyemade, founder of The Covenant Nation (TCN) and convener of the annual West Africa Faith Believers’ Convention (WOFBEC), is known for his profound teachings on faith, leadership, and societal transformation.

Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze is the founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), an online prayer movement with millions of daily participants worldwide.

Apostle Joshua Selman, founder of Eternity Network International (Koinonia Global), is widely celebrated for his deep spiritual teachings on intimacy with God and Kingdom principles.

Pastor Sola Osunmakinde, founder of Household of David Church and convener of the Mercy Conference, is known for his practical, purpose-driven messages. He currently serves as Treasurer of the PFN Lagos Chapter.

About Precious Cornerstone University

Established by The Sword of the Spirit Ministries and approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria on December 6, 2017, PCU is committed to academic excellence, moral integrity, and entrepreneurship. The University’s vision is to raise transformational leaders, original thinkers, and job creators through research-driven learning and faith-based education.

PCU continues to distinguish itself through innovative academic programs, entrepreneurial development, and a strong commitment to biblical values and societal impact.