Benson Andrew Idahosa (11 September 1938 – 12 March 1998), was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher.
Founder of Church of God Mission International, Archbishop Benson Idahosa was popularly referred to as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria.
Benson Andrew Idahosa was the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
His only son, Bishop F.E.B.
Idahosa, is now the President, Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Founder/President of Big Ben's Children Hospital, Vice-President of All Nations For Christ Bible Institute International, among other positions.