Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Entertainment News

RCCG Pastor officiates at Queen Elizabeth’s burial

Meet RCCG Pastor who officiated at Queen Elizabeth’s burial

One Pastor Agu Irukwu who was among the officiating ministers at the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is presently trending online for being the only black pastor to officiate at the queen’s burial which took place Monday, September 19.

Pastor Irukwu, a former Chairman of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in the United Kingdom, who still maintains his pastoral role in the RCCG as the Senior Pastor of Jesus House, United Kingdom, is one of the eight pastors representing the churches of England at the event.

Irukwu stepped down as the chairman of UK RCCG in April 2021. He also ceased from being the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Executive Council of the RCCG in the UK and the Deputy Continental Overseer of the church in Europe.

He told the RCCG that the decision to step down from the position was personal. He however said he would maintain his pastoral role at the Jesus House as the Senior Pastor.

His being an officiating pastor at the Queen’s burial is not unexpected.

The website of the church informed that Irukwu was conferred with the inaugural Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness by the Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby at Lambeth Palace in 2016.

The award was after St. Alphege the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1006 to 1012. The Archbishop was reputed for his simplicity, wise and holy counsel, as well as care for the poor.

Pastor Irukwu was also elected Churches Together in England (CTE) Pentecostal President in 2017, making him one of six CTE Presidents.

A graduate of the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, Pastor Irukwu was a former Investment Banker prior to his decision to go into full-time Christian ministry.

In his various roles in the RCCG mission, Irukwu is said to have been committed to the promotion of good governance for the church.

He is described as a “very practical and down-to-earth preacher, his ministry is characterized by a desire to see revival in the UK and help build men and women of faith who will achieve their God-given purposes in life.”

Irukwu is the son of Prof Joe Irukwu, a foremost insurance expert. He is married to Pastor Shola Irukwu.

You May Also Like

Entertainment News

Nollywood veteran actor Patrick Doyle was recently on PlusTV Africa’s “Tea Time” show where he spoke about a need for a balance of family...

Entertainment News

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky has expressed his gratitude to actress Eniola Badmus for turning up for him. Kemi Filani news...

Entertainment News

Nigerians on Instagram have resorted to insulting and blasting Nigerian music artist manager and the founder of record label Made Men Music Group, Ubi...

Entertainment News

Actress, Seun Osigbesan, who is well known for playing the role of Jennifer, in the popular TV series, The Johnsons has revealed that she...

Sport

West Ham boss David Moyes has lambasted the VAR decision to cancel a goal scored by one of his players. Kai Havertz gave Chelsea...

Entertainment News

Minutes after denying ever cheating on her estranged husband, Korra Obidi has been slammed with receipts. KemiFilani recalls that after Justin Dean, an American performance...

Entertainment News

Alaafin of Oyo’s estranged queen, Ola took to her Instastory on Instagram to open up about her marital status and why she left the...

Entertainment News

Controversial faceless gossip, Gist Lover has set the internet in a frenzy after unveiling the alleged crisis rocking Rita Dominic’s marriage. Kemi Filani News...

Entertainment News

Fine Boy Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has called out his female colleagues for stinking. The movie star who obviously couldn’t stand the offensive smell...

Entertainment News

Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Dominic has stepped out for the first time with her husband, Fidelis Anosike since news of his alleged affair...

Entertainment News

Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo’s mum had planned to gift her a house on her 40th birthday which would been on July 19. Her brother in-law, Asuen...

Entertainment News

Nollywood actress turned Evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi has reacted to the reports that she is allegedly having an affair with her 27-year-old colleague;  Identified as...

Page was generated in 0.23014497756958