Fact File: Popular Nigerian Pastors Who Died In 2021

1. Pastor Danjuma Tafa-Balewa,
   He was the Senior Pastor at RCCG Cornerstone Parish, Okota, Isolo, Lagos.

Danujma died of COVID-19 complications on March 15, 2021.

1. Apostle John Paul Okwok, was the general overseer of Ministry of Life International, also known as, City Global Ministry. John passed away on May 3, 2021 at age 60.

2. Bishop Moses Grandeur, the General Overseer of the Victory Family Assembly a.k.a VIFA was born in Delta State and did most of his gospel work in the state.

Bishop Moses was one of those who championed Pentecostal evangelism in Sapele in the 80’s sadly passed on to glory on the February 26.

1. Oluwadamilare Temitayo Adeboye was the Pastor in Charge of the RCCG, City of David for Young Adults and Youths, Akurudum, Eket, Akwa Ibom State.

Dare is the third son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. He passed on to glory on May 4, 2021.

1. Rev. Stephen Akinola was the General Superintendent of Redemption Ministries, Worldwide, with its headquarter in Port Harcourt, Rivers .
   The 61-years old Akinola died on June 6, 2021.

2. Rev. Wilson Badejo was the General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church and he served the Church in Nigeria between 1999 and 2009.

Badejo died at the age of 74 on August 7, 2021 after a brief illness.

1. Bishop Odemwingie Osaruese Okundaye was a Pastor and Director of Administration, of Church of God Mission International.

He died on Monday, 23 August.

1. Apostle Joseph Dominic Agboli, he was the founder of The Victorious Army Ministries International, Acme Road, Ogba, Lagos.

Agboli reportedly died after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at the age of 58.

1. Temitope Balogun Joshua was the charismatic leader and founder of Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a church that runs the Emmanuel TV station from Lagos.

TB Joshua died on 5 June 2021 after an evening services, just a week to his 58th birthday.

1. Rev. Shuaibu was an Evangelist in New life Church and also the CAN chairman of Sumaila Local Government area of Kano state in Nigeria.

He died as a result of an attack on September 3, 2021.