Prominent Nigerian Pastor dies

The Diocese of Lagos, Anglican Communion, has announced the death of the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Most Revd Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye.

Most Revd Olumakaiye's death was disclosed in a statement co-signed by the Synod Secretary, Ven. ‘Segun Ladeinde; and the Chancellor, Justice Adedayo Oyebanji, Channels TV reported.

Legit.ng gathers that the cleric died on Sunday evening, October 30, at the age of 53.

Olumakaiye was enthroned as the Bishop of Lagos on July 30, 2018, and shortly after, in November 2021 presented as the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos.

“His Episcopal sojourn in the Diocese of Lagos and subsequently the Province was characterized by phenomenal, physical and spiritual developments, for which all of us shall remain very proud.

“We shall keep you posted, as detailed arrangements of the Funeral obsequies unfold and are made public,” the statement noted.

Olumakaiye battled with a protracted sickness for the past six months, according to The Nation.

He was said to have been flown abroad for treatment but returned last month without much improvement.

His death becomes the third in the House of Bishops in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, in the last three months.

Rt. Rev. Jolly Oyekpen, the Bishop of the Diocese of Akoko Edo, died on August 29, while Rt. Rev David Obiosa of the Diocese of Ndokwa died about a week ago.