Pastor Chris and Mother Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome
Obasanjo, in a condolence letter addressed to the cleric, expressed sadness over the loss, while commiserating with the entire Oyakhilome family and the global LoveWorld community.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has extended his condolences to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founding pastor of Christ Embassy and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, over the death of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, who died at the age of 88.
Obasanjo, in a condolence letter addressed to the cleric, expressed sadness over the loss, while commiserating with the entire Oyakhilome family and the global LoveWorld community.
The former president, who disclosed that he received the news upon his return from an African Union assignment in Kenya and Egypt, described the deceased as a remarkable matriarch whose life blessed the world with a prominent Christian leader.
“Upon my return from my African Union assignment in Kenya and Egypt, I was deeply saddened to receive the news of your dear mother’s transition into glory at the age of 88,” Obasanjo stated.
“I wish to take this immediate opportunity to commiserate with you, the entire Oyakhilome family, and the global LoveWorld Nation on the demise of a remarkable matriarch – a mother who blessed the world with a leader and man of God of your stature.”
Obasanjo noted that the late Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, affectionately known as “Big Mummy,” occupied a respected position within the LoveWorld community, where she was cherished for her devotion to the ministry and her maternal influence on numerous believers.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan also expressed sympathy with the family over the loss, describing the deceased as a devoted mother whose life was characterised by service to God and humanity, discipline and exemplary conduct. The condolence message was signed by Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
“I condole with you, the Oyakhilome family, and the Believers’ LoveWorld family on the transition to glory of your mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome,” the former president stated.
He described the late matriarch as a woman of virtue and wisdom whose life reflected dedication to her family and commitment to making a positive impact on society.
In his message, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the deceased as a valuable asset whose life of devotion to God and service to the Christian faith left an enduring legacy.
“I received with deep sorrow the news of the bereavement of your beloved mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome. The demise of such a valuable asset who raised and moulded you into a global icon is not only harrowing, it is a loss to Loveworld, the origin of Christ Embassy where she served as a Deaconess until her demise,” he stated.
