Former Aso Villa Chaplain William Okoye Dies
Claudia Kane
Former Aso Villa Chapel chaplain Rev. William Uzochukwu Okoye has died, drawing tributes from the Christian Association of Nigeria.
Okoye was the founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission. A statement from the mission said he died peacefully on Wednesday, 15 July.
CAN described him as a faithful shepherd and said his death was a loss to the church in Nigeria. Vanguard reported that Okoye served at different times as chairman of CAN in the Federal Capital Territory and as chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in the FCT.
Premium Times reported that the announcement was signed by Godwin Tsee on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the National Executive Council of All Christians Fellowship Mission.
Okoye was known nationally through his role at the Aso Villa Chapel and his later work in Pentecostal church leadership in Abuja.
Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard
Written by
Claudia Kane
General assignment reporter and News Editor at NaijaTrend. Covers breaking news, security, and national affairs across Nigeria.
You May Also Like
News
Customs Warns Nigerians To Ignore Fake Recruitment Advert
The Nigeria Customs Service has warned Nigerians to ignore a recruitment advert being shared on social media, saying the…
News
NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Enforcement Against Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has begun nationwide enforcement against alcoholic drin…
News
Teenager Killed, Cattle Rustled In Fresh Benue Community Attack
A 15-year-old boy has been killed and cattle rustled in a fresh attack on Olahimu village in Ogoli Ugboju, Otukpo Local…
News
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Suppliers, Intercept Medical Supplies In Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted medical and veterina…