The Founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM) and former Chaplain of the Aso Villa Chapel, William Okoye, a reverend, is dead.

A statement signed by Godwin Tsee, on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the National Executive Council of the mission, said Mr Okoye died peacefully on Wednesday, 15 July.

The statement described him as a faithful servant of God who dedicated his life to the service of humanity.

It said Mr Okoye, who served as Chaplain of the Aso Villa Chapel during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, contributed significantly to the growth of the church and Christian ministry.

The mission urged members of ACFM and the wider Christian community to remain steadfast in faith, united in love and prayer following the death of its founder.