Ah! Not Again: Nigerians Mourn as Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s Wife Dies of Cancer

Ah! Not Again: Nigerians Mourn as Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s Wife Dies of Cancer

  • Prominent Nigerian pastor, Taiwo Odukoya, has lost his wife, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya to the cold hands of death
  • The Fountain of Life Church Lagos announced the sad incident on Tuesday evening, November 9
  • According to the church, Pastor Nomthi died of cancer which she had been battling for the better part of two years

Lagos, Nigeria - Pastor Nomthi Odukoya, the wife of the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, is dead.

The church made the announcement on its Facebook page on Tuesday evening, November 9.

Nomthi Pdukoya: Nigerians Mourn as Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s Wife Dies of Cancer
Pastor Nomthi Odukoya, the wife of Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, dies of cancer. Photo credit: The Fountain of Life Church HQ
Source: Facebook

According to the church, she "battled cancer for the better part of 2 years, she stood on the Word of God, and she fought."

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The sad incident has drawn reactions from Nigerians.

Ajibesin Motunrayo Ayobami commented:

"Ah! Not again May God rest her soul and comfort the family she left behind."

Christabel Emeh said:

"Father we say yes to your will. Good Night Pastor Nomthi till the resurrection morning. It is well with the entire family and friends at this time of uncertainty Amen."

Oye Idowu said:

"This is so sad, but Who are we to question God? I pray that the Lord will comfort Pastor Taiwo and the entire family. May her soul rest in peace."

Stanley Enye said:

"Oh no, not again. Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, please accept my condolences. May the Lord strengthen you sir. It is well with you and your family."

Egun Bisiriyu Ayodele said:

"It's well with you sir, please accept my condolences, May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace of God."

Helen Oboite said:

"Wow!!! Unbelievable I'm so speechless!!!May her soul rest in peace.oh pastor taiwo it is well with you sir."

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Elizabeth Olaniyi-Ola said:

"God Almighty, please comfort Pastor Taiwo, the family and the church. May her gentle soul rest in peace Amen "

Goodluck Miracle Ikechukwu said:

"My sincere condolences.
"Very soon, man will defeat this cancer and many more diseases via science and technology."

Revd Olumide Adeleke said:

"Wow! May the Lord comfort and stand by our Pastor, the family and the Church she left behind in Jesus mighty name. It is well."

Jimmy Odukoya celebrates his father

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Bimbo Odukoya's son Jimmy had only beautiful words for his father Pastor Taiwo who recently clocked 65.

According to the actor, it is an honour and privilege to call the pastor his father.

Jimmy stated that his dad has fathered so many, changed so many lives with the gift of his life while noting that he stands in awe of the clergyman's legacy! In celebration of his dad, the film star shared a beautiful throwback photo of the clergyman.

Source: Legit.ng

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