MEET CHRISTIAN-SHOLA, THE FIRST NIGERIAN AFRICONOMIST AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR

He is widely recognized for his extensive humanitarian initiatives and his leadership role across various business sectors, including real estate and financial systems.

Ministry and Religious Leadership Solution Family Church (SFC):

He founded the ministry on June 1, 2014, in Sabon-Gari, Kano State, with just eight worshippers. The church’s headquarters later relocated to Lagos, evolving into a global religious movement.

Financial Accountability: In early 2026, Dr. Shola publicly declared that SFC’s official church bank account had remained entirely untouched since 2014 to champion transparent financial practices within religious ministries.

Succession Planning: He announced plans to transition away from active pastoral leadership as the General Overseer to prepare for his ascension to the traditional throne of Atse-Oritsé in the Omatsola Royal House of Delta State.

Business and Economic RolesSEMACO Group: He acts as the Chairman and founder of the SEMACO Group, an enterprise with ties to infrastructure development, socio-economic analysis, and corporate leadership.

AFRICURRENCY: He serves as the Head and President of AFRICURRENCY, utilizing the platform to track regional economic developments and offer insights into monetary policies.

Philanthropy and Public Advocacy Humanitarian Outreaches: Known heavily for social support programs, he regularly visits Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps—such as the New Kuchingoro IDP Camp in Abuja—to deliver food, cash palliatives, and medical supplies. He was honored with the Man of Peace Award by the Amadigolor Prison Foundation for his prison outreach ministries.

Interfaith Tolerance: He actively advocates for Christian-Muslim unity and mutual understanding, often participating in joint social and community actions alongside senior Islamic clerics.

Governance and Security: Dr. Shola frequently provides policy commentary regarding Nigerian security infrastructure. He has publicly advocated for the constitutional implementation of decentralized state and regional policing structures to help combat nationwide insecurity.