Ex-Aso Villa chaplain dies, CAN mourns

Author: Luminous JannamikePublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

Rev. Dr. William Uzochukwu Okoye, former Aso Villa chaplain and founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, has died. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) mourned his passing, calling him a 'faithful shepherd'. He held several leadership positions, including CAN Chairman for the Federal Capital Territory and chaplain to two Nigerian presidents.

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