Akpabio: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s mother’s devotion to God should inspire generations

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed condolences to the President of LoveWorld and founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, over the death of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome.

Akpabio described the deceased as a valuable asset to LoveWorld, noting that her devotion to God and commitment to the Christian faith had left an enduring legacy that should inspire generations.

In a condolence message to Pastor Oyakhilome, the Senate President said he received the news of her death with deep sorrow, describing her passing as a painful loss to the family and the wider LoveWorld community.

He noted that Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome had served as a deaconess in the ministry until her demise, adding that her role in raising and moulding her son, who has become a globally recognised Christian leader, made her contribution particularly significant.

“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,” Akpabio said.

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The Senate President conveyed his condolences on behalf of his family, the people of Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, also known as Ikot-Ekpene, and the 10th Senate.

He expressed solidarity with Pastor Oyakhilome and his family as they mourned their matriarch.

Akpabio stressed that the late Deaconess was respected not only because she was the mother of the LoveWorld founder but also because of her personal commitment to serving God.

According to him, her piety and unwavering devotion to the Christian faith earned her the title of Deaconess.

“Your late mother was widely acclaimed as highly esteemed not because she was the mother of the President and founder of LoveWorld that you are, but more on account of her devoutness and total devotion to the service of God,” he stated.

He urged Pastor Oyakhilome to draw strength from his mother’s spiritual legacy, expressing hope that her example would encourage present and future generations to embrace the Christian faith.

“Let her devotion to the service of God continue to inspire you and generations to embrace God in spirit and in truth so that His name will be glorified,” Akpabio said.

The Senate President also encouraged the bereaved family to find comfort in their mother’s faith, noting that her life as a committed Christian offered hope in the promise of eternal life.

He prayed for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for Pastor Oyakhilome, his siblings and the entire family, while asking God to grant the deceased eternal rest.

Akpabio concluded by reiterating his heartfelt condolences to the family, acknowledging the pain of their loss and celebrating the late Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome’s legacy of faith and service.