By Honesty Victor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the life of late Rev. Emmanuel Akpan Ossom as one worthy of emulation as a child of God in all ramification.
The Governor made the remark Saturday February 21, 2026 at the funeral ceremony in honour of Rev. (Dr.) Emmanuel Ossom conducted by the United Evangelical Church at Ikot Ubo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
“Anybody who met with Rev. (Dr.) Ossom knew he met a child of God. And, for me particularly, I cannot forget December, 1974, when he baptized me personally in Qua Iboe Church, Surulere, Lagos; and he signed my baptismal certificate.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, we extend our very warm condolences to this family of our late clergy, our father in faith,” he added.
He assured the family of the government’s continued support and expressed hope that “the late patriarch has gone to meet his creator.
“Our late Daddy was one of the strong leaders of the Akwa Ibom State Christian Leadership Advisory Council; and, we pray that God in His infinite mercy will fill the gap, and continue to raise men of wisdom and character like him, for the State.”
On his part, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, eulogized the exceptional virtues of the deceased, who through his ministration, led a good number of people to Christ.
Mr. Emmanuel prayed God to comfort the bereaved family, even as he urged them to take solace in the fact that their father lived a life that glorified God.
Preaching on the topic: “Benefits of Christians in death,” cited from Philippians 1:21-27, Chairman of Conference, United Evangelical Church Rev. Daniel Anjorin, noted that if Christians die in Christ Jesus, they gain a better body, home, fellowship, inheritance, and absolute rest from labour.
Rev. Anjorin enjoined Christians to ensure they live a Christ-like life in order to gain more in life after their death.
The Governor was equally accompanied to the event by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, members of the State Executive Council, political stalwarts, captains of industry, and other government functionaries.
