Bishop (Dr) Benson Aradherokonowona Abrifor is a highly distinguished and resourceful Christian cleric and spiritual leader. He is the Presiding Bishop and Head of Mission of the famous Gospel Church of Christ (Worldwide). In this paramount role, he oversees the global administration of the ministry, guiding congregations worldwide with wisdom, compassion and divine purpose.

 Born on December 23, 1958 in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, to the family of Mr. Joseph Ebor Abrifor and Mrs. Florence Ajemuta Abrifor, he spent his foundational pre-school years in Egwedhe near Ashaka in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of the same state. His early academic journey reflected resilience and adaptability across Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, commencing at Eke Primary School in Kwale in 1970, continuing at Igbudu Primary School in Warri post-Civil War, and concluding at State School III in Port Harcourt. He went on to pursue his secondary education at the Institute of Professional Academy in Port Harcourt before successfully completing his studies at Government Commercial Secondary School in Taaba, Rivers State.

 Abrifor’s working life began as an auxiliary teacher at Dore Numa College in Warri. He later taught at Government Commercial Secondary School, Iyede. To strengthen his administrative and financial management abilities, he undertook tertiary studies in Accounting at Ozoro Polytechnic, earning the Auchi Polytechnic Diploma in Accounting in 1986. Following his relocation to Lagos, he demonstrated strong executive acumen as an Accounting Officer at Oladipo Bookshops, as Accountant at Master Butchers Ltd in Ikoyi, and subsequently as Administrative Manager at Rawho Foods. These corporate experiences laid a solid foundation for his transition into commercial endeavours as he would go on to build and direct thriving business enterprises.

Leveraging his extensive administrative background, Abrifor successfully established and led multiple commercial ventures as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, including SB Confectioneries, Marina Dry Cleaners, and SB Apex Aluminium Ltd. Under his executive leadership, SB Apex Aluminium grew into a highly influential force in the architectural, roofing, and window fabrication sectors across Ikeja, Lagos. The company’s stellar reputation opened prestigious commercial doors, securing major contracts and sub-contracts with prominent corporate and public institutions, including Total/ELF Ltd, Morphosis Inc. Group of Architects, Silver Spoon Group of Schools, and various projects for the Lagos State Government.

Bishop Abrifor’s transformative spiritual journey began when he surrendered his life to Christ in 1973. Anointed with spiritual giftings and deep conviction, he answered the divine call to ministry, pursuing rigorous theological training and earning a degree in Pastoral Theology from Gospel Bible College. Since 1987, he has served with unwavering devotion within the Gospel Church of Christ, building a lasting legacy as an exceptional teacher of the Word and a mentor to countless disciples. A passionate champion of Christian education, he pioneered structured Sunday School curriculum writing, authoring the annual Sunday School Guide series since 2017, and founding the daily devotional movement, Voice from Above, which impacts an expanding global audience through daily digital broadcasts and interactive prayer sessions.

In recognition of his high integrity, visionary leadership, and decades of faithful service, Bishop Abrifor was consecrated as The Presiding Bishop and Head of Mission of Gospel Church of Christ (Worldwide) in 2025.  Beyond his extensive ministerial and enterprise achievements, he remains deeply devoted to his family, enjoying a solid and exemplary marriage to his wife, Ruth, since 1996, a union blessed with five wonderful children. In all spheres of life, Benson Abrifor exemplifies kingdom impact, spiritual authority and purposeful service to humanity.

It is in recognition of his Sterling Accomplishments in Christian Leadership and Social Development in Nigeria that Bishop Dr. Benson Aradherokonowona Abrifor is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Nigerian Achievement Award.