ABOUT DONALD SILAS
Early Life
Born in Obanliku local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria, Donald. Silas began his educational journey at a government primary school in his mother’s village where he was borned. There, he distinguished himself as a class monitor for all six years and later became the head boy. He then advanced to Obanliku Community Secondary School in Sankwala, where he continued to take on leadership roles, serving as class representative throughout his time there and as the Boys’ Senior Prefect from 2006 to 2007.
From ages 1 to 12, he was nurtured by his mother, Madam Rose Ururuanung, a successful local entrepreneur and a very dedicated member of the Christian Women Organization in the Roman Catholic Church, who inspired him to pray the “Holy Rosary” daily and would often wake him for early morning mass and prayers.
His secondary school years were spent under the strict guidance of his father, late Chief Emmanuel A. Otu and his elder sister Mrs Francisca Alokorem. His Father who was the then King of Owambe Clan in Boki local government area of cross river state and a local real estate investor, brokered no nonsense and ensured that Donald always completes his homework and dedicates time to reading every day.
Academic Life:
After graduating from secondary school in 2008, Donald U. Silas enrolled at Shalom Computer Institute Sankwala, where he gained fundamental computer skills and achieved computer literacy in 2009.
In 2012, he attended The Word of Faith Bible Institute Obudu Learning Center, a pastoral training division of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, where he completed the Basic Certificate Course (BCC) in pastoral ministry. In 2013, he continued his pastoral education at the same institution, obtaining a Leadership Certificate (LCC) in ministry, followed by a Diploma in Leadership (LDC) in 2014.
In 2016, he was awarded a scholarship by Mrs Eseosa Ehagie Bobby, the CEO of SwidPlus Nig LTD, to attend SwidPlus Academy in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where he trained as an event manager and interior designer.
In 2023, he furthered his education at Webbit Technologies, successfully completing courses in website development and digital marketing under the guidance of Ajayi Adebayo, Africa’s leading digital and information marketer.
In addition to formal and informal trainings, Donald Silas has participated in numerous seminars and conferences on various topics and has cultivated a daily reading habit, exploring many spiritual and philosophical texts.
Work Life
Donald Silas embarked on his professional journey as an accountant at Briel Farms Enterprises from 2013 to 2014, where he honed his integrity and earned a reputation for trustworthiness. In 2015, he took on the role of a volunteer classroom teacher at Royal Seed Academy in Port Harcourt, guided by Pastor Florence Imeh.
The following year, he transitioned to SwidPlus Nig LTD, where he worked and trained as an event and interior decorator.
Since 2024 till date, he works as the product architect at Codecrate Technologies.
Spiritual Jurney
On the spiritual front, Master Donald U. Silas began his transformative journey on November 11, 2011, the day he experienced regeneration and self-realization, often referred to as being born again (John 3:5-8). Under the mentorship of Pastor Shegun Omukafe, he delved into the Bible, which illuminated his true identity.
After this profound encounter, he initiated a monthly fasting and prayer gathering in his neighborhood during the first three days of each month, with the support of Brother Gabriel Ugbo, a devoted Catholic Charismatic who encouraged him to deepen his prayer life and study diligently. Through these spiritual practices, he felt led by the Holy Spirit to join the Living Faith Church, where he participated in the believer’s foundation class and various training sessions that empowered him to share the Word of God and enhance his spiritual growth.
By 2013, he had risen to the position of youth pastor within the church, and in 2014, he became the head pastor at Living Faith Church in Begiaba Obudu before stepping down to pursue further training in Port Harcourt.
In 2016, he encountered Bishop Ofuoma O. Bernard, the founder of the Godist Church in Port Harcourt, who introduced him to Godism—a profound philosophy that fostered a deeper awareness of God within him.
After undergoing a series of intensive lectures and training sessions with Bishop Ofuoma O. Bernard, he evolved into a conscious individual by 2018, assuming the role of vice president of the Godist Church, where he served as a Master of Godism in the bishop’s absence. He has delivered numerous lectures on this transformative journey.