Former CAN chairman in Akwa Ibom is dead

The immediate past Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oron Chapter, Akwa Ibom State, Senior Apostle Tom Etim is dead.

The Apostle, who was the founder and General Overseer of Power Tower Mission International, was said to have died after a brief illness.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Church Management Board, Rev Innocent Bassey and made available to journalists in Uyo on Thursday.

The deceased was the elder brother to a former National Assembly member, Rt. Hon. Bassey Etim (also known as Bafil) and a two-term CAN Chairman in his area.

It was gathered that the former CAN chairman until his death was known for sharing church Tithes and offering to the physically challenged persons at the end of church service, which earned him the position of Grand Patron of the State Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities.

It was further gathered that apart from his doggedness in preaching the gospel, he was known for living a life of philanthropy and humanitarian service.

The statement said the funeral service would be held on December 23, 2022, at the Prayer Tower City, Prayer Tower Avenue, opposite Dakkada Luxury Estate, along Airport Road, Ibiaku Issiet by 10 a.m.