The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has attested to the character of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, for raising children who have served humanity.
Mrs Oyakhilome, lived in Benin City, Edo State, died on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 88, according to the Governor’s condolences in a statement endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, to the family of Oyakhilome, the President of LoveWorld Incorporated also known as Christ Embassy.
Okpebholo, described her death as a loss to the Oyakhilome family and to people who were touched by her life in Edo State and beyond.
“Losing a mother is never easy, whatever her age. But Deaconess Oyakhilome lived a long and fruitful life, and she raised children who have served humanity in their own ways. That is a legacy any parent would be proud of,” the governor said.
He acknowledged the values of faith, discipline and love that Deaconess Oyakhilome instilled in her children had contributed to the ministry and charitable activities of Pastor Oyakhilome, which haa now reached millions of people in Nigeria and around the world.
Okpebholo, “prayed for God’s comfort for Pastor Oyakhilome, his siblings, the wider Oyakhilome family and members of the LoveWorld Community.
“On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I extend our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time,” the Governor said.
