It was a moment of celebration as thousands
of Christian faithful gathered at the burial
ceremony of foremost Evangelist, Pastor
Timothy Obadare, at The New World Soul
Winning Evangelistic Ministry (WOSEM)
International Conference Ground in Ilesa, Osun
State.
Obadare, who is the General Evangelist of
Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide and
Director of WOSEM died on Thursday, 21st
March, 2013 in the United States of America
after a brief illness.
The burial ceremony started at 10am with an
opening prayer by Pastor J. Komolafe.
Souvenirs such as cloths, handkerchiefs,
calendars, books, jotters of the Obadare were
available as thousands of people from far and
near thronged the venue to pay their last
respect to the late evangelist.
The deceased’s body was led to rest at 2.09pm
Speaking at the event, Osun State Governor,
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said Obadare lived a
good life, a virtue he noted should be
emulated by everyone.
Aregbesola added that the life of the prophet
is that of dedication, selfless service, which he
said are very germane for national
transformation.
He said, “Prophet Obadare has shown to us
that there is nothing that can draw you back
from the fulfillment of your life’s dreams and
aspiration whether in ministry, or hand work
because with preparation and selfless service,
you will always get there.”
The governor further noted that the burial
ground will remain a tourist attraction and
economic centre for the state.
In his speech, the National President of
Christian Association Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo
Oritsejafor also extolled the virtues of the
Obadare, describing the deceased as a man of
integrity who knew his God and was ready to
defend the course of Christ on earth.
Orisejafor said, “We are not here to mourn,
but to celebrate a man of God who had turned
the nation around for Christ”.
On her part, Senator Remi Tinubu said, “I am
sad, but in a way also happy as Prophet
Obadare touched many lives in spite of his
physical disability, which is a lesson for every
one of us that whatsoever we do must add
value to our nation.”
Men of the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and
Civil Defence Corps (NSCDS) and Federal Road
Safety Commission (FRSC) were on ground to
ensure a hitch-free event, with thousands of
people present to catch a glimpse of the late
evangelist.
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