Former General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church in Nigeria, Reverend Charles Osueke, has reportedly passed away on Thursday.
According to Vanguard, a source said Osueke, who led the church for 22 years as General Superintendent before his retirement in November 2010, died in the early hours of today.
The source stated that the 79-year old clergyman was hospitalised last week following a decline in his health but was later discharged from the hospital.
Confirming the news of his demise, a former Executive Council member of the church, Reverend P. K Emeaba said he had arrived at the Enugu residence of the former GS to condole with his family.
Rev. Emeaba revealed that Osueke was said to be ill a few days ago and was taken to the hospital but discharged two days ago.
He added that upon the receipt of the sad news, he left Okpoto, Ebonyi state where the church leaders had gathered for a summit, to go commiserate with the family.
Facebook has also been inundated with tributes and pictures of the late cleric by millions of members of the church and other sympathisers.
Late Osueke who was born on May 31, 1942, hailed from Umuomumu, Mbieri in Mbaitolu, Imo State.
Some of his major achievements as the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Nigeria include the launch of Decade of Harvest which resulted in great missionary work and revival across Nigeria, Evangel University, Evangel Camp Okpoto, Peniel annual convention of the church, among others.
He is survived by his wife, Reverend Blessing Osueke, three children and many grandchildren.
May his soul rest in peace.
