Arrangements have been concluded for the obsequies in honour of the Apostolic Church Patriarch, Late Apostle Prince Etim who died on Saturday, 2nd December 2023 at the age of 70.
Etim who is the Father-in-law of the Uyo born Politician, Elder Ndanti Ekuh will be laid to rest at his country home, Ifa Ikot Akpan, Etoi on Friday, 5th April 2024 after a funeral service that will be conducted by The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Uyo Field.
A statement jointly signed by Apostle Ime Nyong Offing and Mr Daniel Prince Etim on behalf of the Central Planning Committee and the bereaved family respectively indicates that the funeral obsequies will commence on Monday 1st April 2024 with the opening of Mourning House and Condolence Register at the deceased compound, Ifa Ikot Akpan Etoi, off Oron Road.
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Service of songs is slated for Wednesday 3rd April at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Ifa Atai Area Headquarters, Oron Road (along Airport Road), Uyo by 5 pm while the funeral service will be held at PAN African Secondary School, Oron Road (along Airport Road) Uyo by 10:00 am.
The statement which was made available to newsmen further describes the late Apostle Etim’s demise as an ecstatic bow out from the world stage to rest from his Labour having retired from the ministry in 2023 after 35 years of service as a Minister of The Apostolic Church.
He was a Christian leader and served in various positions including Executive Council of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Uyo Field Council and Akwa Ibom State Territorial Council.
According to the Statement, faithful of The Apostolic Church, sympathisers and relatives of the departed Apostle are invited to share in the celebration of the Ecstatic bow out of the late Apostolic Patriarch.