AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission, Rev. Dr. William Okoye, describing him as one of Nigeria’s foremost Pentecostal leaders whose ministry transformed lives and strengthened the Christian faith.
The PFN National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, announced the cleric’s passing in a statement issued on Thursday by the fellowship’s Media Bureau.
Oke described the late Okoye, a member of the PFN National Advisory Council, as a devoted servant of God, an exemplary church leader and a respected statesman who dedicated over five decades to advancing the Gospel.
According to him, the late cleric founded All Christians Fellowship Mission more than 50 years ago, making it one of the earliest Pentecostal churches in the Federal Capital Territory, where he served as General Overseer until his death.
The PFN president said Okoye’s unwavering commitment to evangelism, discipleship and national transformation left an enduring legacy that would continue to inspire generations.
He also praised the late cleric’s contributions to the growth of the Pentecostal movement in Nigeria and his commitment to Christian unity, righteousness and godly leadership.
Oke noted that beyond his evangelistic and church-planting ministry, Okoye served as chaplain to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.
He also held several leadership positions in the Christian Association of Nigeria, including FCT Chairman and member of the Directorate of National Affairs.
He recalled that the deceased was the first PFN Chairman for the Federal Capital Territory in the early 1980s.
Describing the late cleric’s passing as a great loss to the church, Oke said, “A titan has gone home. The eagle has landed in glory. A champion of truth and righteousness has left the earth for the house of his heavenly Father.”
On behalf of the PFN’s founding fathers, National Advisory Council, National Executive Council and members nationwide, the bishop extended condolences to the Okoye family, the leadership and members of All Christians Fellowship Mission, and the entire Body of Christ.
He prayed that God would comfort all those grieving and urged Christians to uphold the values of faithfulness, humility, integrity and sacrificial service exemplified by the late minister.
Rev. Okoye is survived by his wife, five children and the All Christians Fellowship Mission. The family and the church are expected to announce funeral arrangements in due course.
