PAT Akem-Vingir is a pastor and minister of God serving with the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He is passionate about the Great Commission and co-labours with others to bring the salvation and healing of the Lord Jesus to the mass of humanity oppressed by the enemy. He delights in seeing God’s people walking in their God-given authority and power.

PAT served in the Nigerian Army and retired at the rank of Major General. He is a military strategist, lawyer, author, and a certified coach, trainer and speaker of the John Maxwell Leadership Team. He is also a Certified Facilitator and Coach of the Leadership Challenge.

PAT holds an LLM degree from the University of Kent, UK, where he graduated with distinction, earning the Postgraduate Prize. He also earned an M.Sc. degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from the National Defence University, Pakistan. The retired Major General earned a PhD in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Global Leadership from Walden University, Minnesota, USA. He conducts senior leadership training for organizations and appears on leading television channels to analyse ongoing conflicts and wars around the world.  He also consults on security.

Most importantly, Pastor PAT wants to make heaven with billions of God’s saints. He is married to Pastor (Mrs.) Mary Toluwa Akem-Vingir and blessed with children.