“On behalf of his family and the Federal Government of Nigeria, President Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to Apostle Numbere’s wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonyem Numbere, as well as his children, relatives and members of the Greater Evangelism World Crusade Church,” President Jonathan said in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.
The statement added: “The President also commiserates with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the people of Rivers State on the loss of Apostle Numbere.
“President Jonathan joins them in mourning the revered spiritual leader and former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the South-South Zone whose enormous impact on the moral and social development of millions of Nigerians and non-Nigerians will be greatly missed.
“He prays that Almighty God will receive Apostle Numbere’s soul and grant him eternal rest from his diligent labour in the Lord’s Vineyard.”
