Dr. Ben Attah is an independent minded leader with an even-keel temperament, charismatic speaking skills and a knack for consensus-building and crisis management. He is talented, introspective and motivational writer.
Before coming into full time ministry, Dr. Ben Attah could be described as a man of many colors: enthusiasm personified. He is full of drive and energy. His values are strongly shaped with the expertise he acquired through the many years of being a corporate manager. Depending on the day you meet him, he could relate as an Industrialist, Chemist, Business Administrator, Business Consultant, Pastor and Teacher.
In December 2008, Dr Attah formally resigned his lucrative job as Managing Director in the oil servicing company to attend to issues of the Lord’s vineyard. The Kingdom of God and the work must continue. Let God increase while flesh and humanity will decrease.
Born on Monday, 26th November, 1962 as the 3rd child (first son) to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Ekpenyong Attah of Obufi, in Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Tragedy struck when the young Ben lost his father on December 31st, 1975. It was going to be a full blown life of sorrow, pain and agony; but God had a different idea.
In 1983, Ben graduated from the University of Calabar, Nigeria with First Class Honors in Industrial Chemistry. He had the best overall result in the department, faculty and University. He also presented the valedictory speech for the 1983 graduating class. Multitude of prizes and awards were won on this singular event that included the following:
o Alhaji Shehu Shagari’s (Nigerian President) Best graduate
o Dr. Joe Wayas’ Prize (Nigerian Senate President)
o Vice Chancellor’s Prize 1983 – Be academic performance
o Dean of Science Prize – best Science graduate
It was this graduation the brought the needed turnaround to his life and destiny. This event released Dr. Ben from abject poverty, lack and want. The financial benefits coming from the excellent performance permeated every fiber of the Attah’s family. The turnaround came earlier than envisaged.
EDUCATION:
Dr. Ben Attah attended University of Calabar, University of Benin and St George’s University for Bachelor’s, Masters’ and Doctorate degrees respectively.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ CERTIFICATIONS:
In the course of his working career, Dr. Ben Attah rose to the position of ‘Fellow’ in many professional and is highly certified. Some include:
a) Fellow, Chemical Society of Nigeria 2000
b) Fellow, National Chattered Institute of Marketing 2002
c) Fellow, Institute of Chartered Management Accountants 2004
d) Fellow, Inst of Financial & Corp Accountant, UK 2004
AWARDS:
Dr. Attah has won some of the rare awards as a professional. These include the following:
1. UAC Young Manager of the year, 1989
2. Coca-Cola (worldwide) Manager of the year 1999
3. UNESCO Millennium Management Award 1999
4. Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, All Saints University, USA 2000
5. Leadership Trust Foundation- Manager of the Year, 1999
6. African Business Manager of the year 2004
7. Marketer of the year (Institute of Direct Marketing), 2003
8. Honeywell Group Entrepreneurship Award 2004
9. In 2003/2004 Encomium Magazine named Dr. Ben Attah as one of the 100 most influential Nigerians
10. Listed in “Who is Who in Nigeria” 2001 and 2002
Family
Dr. Ben Attah is happily married to Pastor (Mrs.) Tina Attah. GOD has blessed them with four children (two boys and two girls) – Wonder, Praise, Shalom and Light.
SPIRITUAL EXPLOITS.
In 2008, Dr. Ben Attah left his high-profile job in the oil industry to answer to the call of God. The birthing of New Light Covenant Church (9th June 2006) was a landmark in the history of Christianity in Nigeria. Ben is an impactful teacher and a charismatic preacher. He preaches with deep insights with signs and wonders. The Church’s headquarters is located at Isheri, outskirt of Lagos state.
Dr. Attah is a product of Morris Cerrulo staggered School of Ministry, where he was ordained as a Pastor and an Elder in 1997. He was later ordained a Bishop in the body of Christ on 4th February, 2017.
SCHOOL OF MINISTRY:
New Light Covenant Church School of Ministry was set up to train and equip pastors and ministers for ministry. The school of ministry which is affiliated to the Harvestime International Network, would soon become a degree awarding institution. Between 2010 and now, a total 47 pastors/ ministers have graduated from the school of ministry.