This is yet one of the most fascinating stories i have ever read in Christiandom, i have always heard and seen the reality of the ministry of a prophet, manifestation of the spirit of God and raw power in church services, but then, this particular one took place outside the walls of the church.

This is to proof, the unction of the spirit, which connotes a symbol of authority on the life of any prophet is not church driven, it can be activated in any system and atmosphere and provoked to make exploits happen!

And I will bless them that bless thee.....Genesis 12:3

The name Aliko Dangote needs no introduction in any circles. He happens to be the wealthiest man in the black race as at today and this as been so for many years.

Note: This excerpt was drawn from the book "The African Apostles" authored by Leke Beecroft tells a true story you've probably never heard before.

But, blessed be God, this story is the fulfillment of scriptures, amen!

Aliko Dangote was born on April 10, 1957 in the then Northern Region (Kano State), he was born to Mohammed Dangote and Mariya Sanusi Dantata.

An ethnic Hausa from Kano State, he showed his love for business by selling sweets even in primary school.

As a teenager, he began to work for his uncle, Sani Dangote and it was said of him that he served diligently.

Sometime in 1977 and after his 20th birthday, he approached his uncle and master and told him about his plan to establish a business outfit which would trade in cement, sugar, rice, pasta, salt, cotton, millet, vegetable oil and other products.

His uncle provided a loan of N500,000 but gave a caveat to Aliko to return the loan within a deadline of three-months(this was the practice at the time).

In the view of developing this new business idea into a reality, Dangote relocated to Lagos in June 1977, Lagos use to be the strength of business, finance and commercial activity in Nigeria then, he began to develop a smooth and effective system of delivery for his products.

A few years earlier, the Benin Airport had been constructed. This served as one of his routes to the Niger-Delta or South-South area of Nigeria.

Benin, formerly known as the City of Blood was then experiencing a great revival through 39 year old Benson Andrew Idahosa, a Bini man, who was established as a young Christian in the Assemblies of God and now pastored the Church of God Mission. Idahosa who had recently returned from a missionary school in America had established strong links with a number of pastors such as Gordon Lindsay, Jim Bakker and T.L Osborn among others.

Tommy Lee Osborn, one of the greatest evangelists in modern times had first responded to Benson Idahosa's letters in 1962. Subsequently, a solid relationship was established over the years resulting in Osborn's visits with his wife, Daisy to Benin on a few occasions, either for his crusades or specifically to Idahosa's Church.

Of all the visits however, one specific visit in the late 1970s was very unique. T.L and Daisy Osborn had stayed late ministering at the Miracle Centre of Church of God Mission just opposite the Airport.

They therefore went late to catch their flight to Lagos which was supposed to be a connecting flight from Johannesburg to France, England and then the USA. By the time Idahosa took his guests to the airport, they were told that the last flight for the day was overbooked. Not one seat was available, the passengers had boarded and the flight about to take off.

Not only that, the jetliner had begun to taxi towards the runway. Benson Idahosa's new mercedes sped towards the tarmac and screeched to a halt in front of the plane. Benson Idahosa came out and waved at the pilot frantically.

The plane stopped and the steps were lowered as the pilot came down to know what the issue was. Idahosa began "I have two of God's important servants who must go to Lagos". "But we are loaded to capacity. Every seat is full" said the captain. "Never mind.

Let me on board. They all know me; they see "Redemption Hour" (Idahosa's TV program).

Let me talk to them. Idahosa obliged, climbed into the plane and walked down the crowded aisles. The passengers were annoyed. He prayed silently as he returned to the front.

He turned round, facing the passengers and started "Excuse me friends, I have two of God's special servants in my car.

They must go to Lagos today on this plan...

Read all on:
http://citanda.com/505/how-benson-idahosa-blessed-aliko-dangote-into-his-destiny/
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True!