The respected church leader described the late cleric as “a faithful servant of God, visionary leader, and Kingdom builder.”
Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Adamson Aromaegbe, the Founder and General Overseer of The Rock Word Church and Dominion International, who transitioned into glory on Friday, August 21, 2026 .
In a statement made available to the press, Bishop Adesanya-Davies described the late cleric as “a faithful servant of God, visionary leader, teacher, mentor and Kingdom builder whose life and ministry touched countless lives.”
“We were friends and brethren in our youthful days before we all came to Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria to start ministries. I can remember those days at D-Line, Port Harcourt in 1989 – How time flies!” Sis. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies recalled .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the church announced Dr. Aromaegbe’s passing in a statement issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Rev. Nnamdy Echezona . According to the statement, the Port Harcourt-based gospel preacher died at the age of 69, and details concerning his funeral and “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be announced in due course .
“Dr. Aromaegbe was a burning light in Port Harcourt and across Nigeria. His passion for the Word, his compassion for the broken, and his unwavering commitment to building the Kingdom will be sorely missed,” Bishop Adesanya-Davies said.
The respected church leader urged the body of Christ, members of Rock Word Church, Dominion International, and all well-wishers to uphold the bereaved family, the church leadership, and the entire Dominion International family in prayers during this season of mourning.
Quoting 2 Timothy 4:7 in honor of the late pastor — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” — Bishop Adesanya-Davies added: “Dr. Aromaegbe fought well. He finished strong. And he kept the faith to the end. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may God comfort all who mourn him.”
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