Ayo Adun, the founder and senior pastor of Millennium Christian Ministry (MCM), one of the largest churches in Lokoja, Kogi State, has died.
Adun died on Sunday, December 26, 2021, five months after his car collided with a parked trailer on a Lokoja road that had developed a problem.
The heavy duty vehicle lacked any warning signs, which is why the clergyman’s man car rammed into it, killing him months after he was hospitalized.
He fought for his life for five months before dying.
“Heartbroken”, wrote his MCM on Facebook.
“A General has gone home”, the church added in the obituary.
Nigerians’ reactions to Adun’s death have been mixed.
HHarry E. Oni wrote: “Kai…This is heartbreaking. My heart bleeds. A caring and a loving General, you were to us all. May your gentle soul rest in peace Sir”.
Omale Williamz wrote: “You were more than just a Pastor. You broke the boundaries of religion and reached out to so many persons, you took the gospel to the street, prison, orphanage, the less privilege etc. Rest on Pastor Ayo Adun.”
Zakari Usman said: “Our first meeting was at Ogugu during my late friend Ayegba Michael Ati’s burial. He preached about dying well which was more important than living well. I connected with his teachings and followed him.
“We were to meet again many years later, this time as members of His Excellency’s prerogative of mercy committee where we move from prisons in Okene to Benin, Kaduna and Jos interfacing with inmates to recommend pardon, reduced sentences or otherwise.
I liked how he talked about God to the inmates without judging them. Even in murder cases, he spoke clearly and convincingly. We also had plans for a joint venture to provide marketable rehabilitative skills to inmates who worked with correctional facilities. I’ll still do it in your name if I make enough money in the future, friend.
“We became friends, exchanged calls and banters. He was a great listener and fantastic communicator. A great man just transited to glory. Good night Pastor Ayo Adun.”
Jordan Ayobami penned: “My Pastor Ayo Adun, Every time I’ve been with him, I’ve been encouraged and challenged by his walk with the Lord, humility, and friendship. He’s had a tremendous influence on my life in many ways. He sacrifice his Vehicle (Van) as School Bus to Kogi State Government Science School Lokoja. He is a good client of our company and give us words of encouragement at all times.
The best Pastor who dedicated his life to serving the church, he was committed to everything that was going on in the church and made certain that the Lord’s commission was actualized and established. We are heartbroken for the loss and don’t know where to begin; we only accept it as God’s will and ask our Father in heaven to comfort each of us during these trying times; we never expected it to happen this early, but I would like to ask you to continue praying for the family and the church of God so that we can all be comforted in the body of Christ.”
