Just In: Prominent Nigerian Cleric Pastor, Aromaegbe is Dead, Church Releases Statement
- The Rock Word Church and Dominion International confirmed the death of their founder, Adamson Aromaegbe, on Friday, August 21, 2026
- An official notice signed by Rev Nnamdy Echezona on behalf of the church leadership described the late pastor as a visionary leader and Kingdom builder
- The church explained that details of Aromaegbe's 'Celebration of Life' would be communicated in due course
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Port Hacrocurt, Rivers state - The Rock Word Church and Dominion International have announced the death of their founder and senior pastor, Adamson Aromaegbe, who passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Legit.ng reports that the announcement came through an official public notice released on Sunday, August 23, 2026, signed by Reverend Nnamdy Echezona on behalf of the church leadership.
The notice described Aromaegbe as a faithful servant of God who served as a visionary leader, teacher, mentor, and Kingdom builder, saying his life and ministry touched countless lives across the Rivers-based church and the wider Dominion International family.
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Pastor Aromaegbe's death: Church mourns
While acknowledging the grief felt by members, the church framed his passing as both a moment of mourning and of celebration.
"Though we deeply miss his physical presence, we rejoice in the hope we have in Christ and celebrate a life well lived, a race well run, and a legacy that will continue for generations," the statement read.
Furthermore, the leadership assured members that the vision and ministry Aromaegbe built would not end with his passing. The church stated that the advancement of the Kingdom would continue, and it called on members and those connected to Dominion International to pray for the late pastor's family and the church during this period.
The notice closed with a scripture from 2 Timothy 4:7:
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
The church said the full programme for Dr Aromaegbe's Celebration of Life would be announced at a later date.
Read The Rock Word Church’s Facebook post below announcing Pastor Aromaegbe’s death:
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Pastor Azzaman dies in accident
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the senior pastor of the King Worship Chapel and Ministry, David Ayuba Azzaman, passed away.
The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab who confirmed the development in a statement, described the cleric’s death as a great loss to Christian community.
While the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, his death has reignited concern over the conditions of Nigerian roads and the frequency of accidents involving religious leaders and other public figures in transit.
Source: Legit.ng
