Early Life and Family Heritage

Pastor Zacchaeus Aderemi Olawale Omotayo was born in Agbo'le Akasoro, Iree (Akasoro Compound), Osun State. He was the third-born and first son of Pa Daniel 'Tayo and Esther 'Lalounpe, in a family that was highly respected in their community. Growing up, Zacchaeus earned the affectionate nickname "Idowu Gagara" because of his striking resemblance to their revered and beloved family patriarch, his paternal grandfather, an illustrious and influential figure in the area.