Saturday 27 March 2021

Apostle Henry Osaro Igunbor: The Man On A Mission For Redemption

The Chords of his vocals has become a thundering sound to the kingdom of darkness operating in a seven-fold ministry and his anointing can be likened to the scriptural apostles of Peter and Paul.

This is a phenomenon that has continued to shock the world with countless and indescribable signs, wonders, miracles, and tangible testimonies.

Apostle Dr. Henry Osaro Igunbor

Who is this force to be reckoned with that operates in the double portion of his Father in the Lord, Pastor E. A. Adeboye? Who is this kingdom General and Global Sensation that the Almighty God in heaven has given the mandate to break satanic frontiers and bring the plans of the 2nd heaven’s members to nothing?

He is no other than Apostle Dr. Henry Osaro Igunbor, the presiding President of one of the thriving end-time church on planet earth, The Latter Power Pentecostal Assembly (LAPPA) situated at Bishop Street, Mokola Bus Stop, Egbeda, Lagos State.

The one whose name has continued to evoke trepidation in the ears of the evil ones is the first-born of his family and hail from Ovia South-West in Edo state of Nigeria. He attended Arinze Primary School and Niger College both in Benin City, Edo State. After which he attended Ronik Polytechnic, Lagos, and Instituto Di S. Guiseppe, Grottaferrata, Rome, Italy.

Just as the Almighty God had ordained Jeremiah from his mother's womb so is the case of Apostle Dr. Henry Osaro Igunbor who had a solid foundation in The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) from 2000 and was ordained in 2011 by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, where he served for 15 years as a parish pastor and Zonal Youth Pastor.

According to the man on a mission for redemption, “I went to Europe in December 1992 and joined Christ Apostolic Church of God Mission International Incorporated in Rome as a pioneering member with headquarter in Benin, Edo state in 1998 which is one of the first Pentecostal churches to open a branch in Europe. In 1999, I came back to Nigeria and later started worshipping with The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at Magodo Estate, Lagos in 2000. I traveled back to Europe and joined a parish of the RCCG in Rome called City of Victory under Pastor Adi Agomoh, who also baptized me by immersion”. He stated.

In 2005 while he was playing the bass guitar on an invitation as an itinerary session musician at a church service with the Christ Apostolic Church of God Mission International Incorporated in Rome, he met Prophet Elijah Iwuji of blessed memory confirmed his calling unto the Lord. After reluctantly accepting the message, God arrested and brought him back to Nigeria in 2006.

He successful resigned from the RCCG after being blessed with a sent forth prayer of love and joy to begin a new path where he started his ministerial sojourn to becoming a General Overseer.  

His famous quote, "Christianity without result is an insult" has been manifested countless times in The LAPPA HOUSE and every one of his ministrations even internationally.

On April 22, 2015, his life turned around as he journeyed into the world of leadership, fame, and spotlight in the ministry. Almost six years after, God has used him mightily to cause wonders that crushed scientific studies by reviving nine dead bodies back to life, six mad people restored their senses, several terminal diseases healed, paralysis crumbled, genotypes changed from AS to AA, child delivery within seconds, marriages restored, financial breakthrough testimonies, captives set free and lots more. All these are in the public domain and church database. He is a father to all and has been able to groom a lot of people under him with pastoral care and love.

He is an author of several books, and recently wrote a book on warfare with details on how to conquer the enemies titled, "The Evil Gate", which is available on amazon.com. 

The legendary Edo state born preacher attended several seminary and theological schools, and holds a Diploma in Theology, World Crusaders Bible College, Lagos, Redeemed Christian Bible College, Lagos (PGDip Theology), School of Disciples of RCCG, Lagos (PGDip Theology), and Dunamis Christian University, Lagos (MTh. Theology & DTh. Theology).

Apostle Henry Igunbor is a certified healing and deliverance minister with a whole lot of testimonies to his name, through Jesus Christ, as he preaches the Word of God with all audacity and fearlessness.

Apostle Dr. Henry Osaro Igunbor

Dr. Igunbor is the Convener of the famous "MOMENT OF SOLUTION (DIVINE ENCOUNTER)” programme that happens every Thursday, 7:30am at his church, and also the lead minister at the FAITH HEALING & DELIVERANCE ACADEMY.

He is currently the Director for Inter-ministerial affair, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Egbeda chapter, Lagos State.

He is happily married to his heartthrob, best friend, and fellow Overseer, Pastor Mrs. Grace Osaro-Igunbor. They are blessed with a daughter, Miracle Osaro-Igunbor.

Sunday 21 February 2021

Tears Flow As Nigerian Filmmaker, Chico Ejiro Is Buried

By Perekeme Odon

The remains of the Chairman / CEO of Grand Touch Pictures, Mr. Chico Aziakpono Ejiro aka Mr. Prolific has been laid to rest almost two months after he passed on December 25, 2020

Chico Ejiro

Ejiro was buried on Saturday in his residence at exactly 2.56pm at No. 1 Chico Ejiro Street, off Owhelogbo Road, Ozoro, Isoko North LGA, Delta state. The final journey home had kicked off on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, with a well-attended evening of tributes and service of songs at the National Arts Theatre Complex, Iganmu, Lagos state. 

 

The interment began from Ozoro General Hospital mortuary at 11.47am to his homestead at No. 4, Iyethoto Street, Etivie Community, Isoko North LGA, Ozoro, Delta State. After a lying-in-state ceremony, family, friends, associates, and other dignitaries moved to the church to bid the Nollywood filmmaker farewell with a procession to the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), Royal Zone Parish, Ozoro, Delta state for the funeral mass.  

Mrs. Joy Chico-Ejiro & Son

In his address, the officiating minister, Pastor Emmanuel Odili said Chico Ejiro, in his lifetime, exhibited traits that were enviable, as he never discriminated against anyone, selflessly accommodating and working for the good of others. 

 

He said: “The traits Chico Ejiro exhibited ensured amiable co-existence in the film industry. But regrettably, these traits are being eroded in our society today.”


The reception at the Film and Broadcast Academy, Ozoro was filled to the brim with eminent Nigerian celebrities who came to pay their last respect to the late accomplished filmmaker.

(l-r) Francis Duru, Zeb Ejiro, Justice Atigogo & Ejike Asiegbu

Speaking highly of the late filmmaker, former President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Ejike Asiegbu, said, “Chico was a close friend that gave so much to the Nollywood industry, that’s why we are all here to pay our last respect to him.  I worked for several years with him as his assistant director and also I acted in a lot of his movies. We will miss him so dearly. He was very humble and was always willing to help; even if he could not, he would lead you to others who can help. We are going to miss him dearly.”

 

Another colleague and friend, Mr. Francis Duru said, “Chico is gone. It’s painful, but he left a legacy. What do we owe him? Respect and solidarity; and that’s why we are here. He was a friend and brother who left his mark in the sands of time. We give God the glory for everything.”

Officiating The Christian Burial Rite

The Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN) proficiently represented by its Public Relations Officer alongside Prince Emeka Ani presented a cheque of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000) to Mrs. Joy Chico-Ejiro as its structure stipulated. In his message of hope, the DGN President, Olorogun Fred Amata advised her that grief never ends, but changes. “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears as every next level of your life will demand a different version of you.”  He stated.

Ejiro who was featured in the 2007 documentary Welcome to Nollywood produced and directed over 200 movies in his career. He was married to Joy Ejiro, and they had four lovely children. He had two brothers: Zeb Ejiro the best known of the new Nigerian cinema auteurs outside of the country, and Peter Red Ejiro, also a movie producer. 

(l-r) Parish, Nliam, Duker, Azuh, Nwagbara, Opa & Alex

Present to pay their last respects were former President, Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Mr. Zik Zulu Okafor, former President, Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) Mr. Fidelis Duker, President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma, Chief Emeka Rollas, Ejike Asiegbu, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Vice President (AMP), Amb. Blessing Ebigieson, Francis Duru and Steve Eboh.

 

Others include Prince Emeka Ani, Ejike Metuselah, Comr. Patrick Ikpirima, Alex Enyengho, Justice Atigogo, Mrs Temitope Duker, Azuh Arinze, Berkley Ashiafa, Obi Osotule, Joe Dudun, Hon. Rita Daniel, Sam Obeakemhe, Ben Chukwuma, Tony Chukwuma, Charles Biriabebe, Fifi Godwin Nwokedi, Tony Wyse Inebu, Salome Oputa, Mike Nliam, Myke-Parish Ajaere, Abay Esho, Opa Williams, Collins Onwochei, Benjamin Njoku, and Charles Nwagbara.

Pallbearers carrying The Remains Of Chico Ejiro
Chico Ejiro Lying-in-state In His compound in Ozoro Village
Children Of Chico Ejiro Displaying His Photos

Chico Ejiro Children
Chico Lying-in-State In Church
Mike Nliam & Abay Esho

Chico Ejiro Buried At His Residence
(l-r) Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma. Ejike Asiegbu & Francis Duru
Charles Nwagbara & Michael Parish
(l-r) Steve Eboh (Ajebo) & AGN President, Chief Emeka Rollas
Ejike Metuselah & Bob-Manuel Udokwu

Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma & Pst. Jammy Guanah
(l-r) Mike Nliam, Fidelis Duker & Opa Williams


Celebrity Journalist, Azuh Arinze & Abay Esho
(l-r) Alex Eyengho, Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma & Obi Osotule
(l-r) Mrs. Tope Duker, Azuh Arinze & Zeb Ejiro

Steve Eboh aka Ajeboh
(l-r) Charles Biriabebe, Francis Duru, Perekeme Odon, & Ejike Asiegbu
Sam Osiakpe Obeakemhe & Joe Dudun
Mr. Zik Zulu Okafor & Mr. Azuh Arinze
(l-r) Charles Nwagbara, Berkley Ashiafa & Dr. Opa Williams
Justice Atigogo & Clement Mudiaga Enajemo (Mudi)

Prince Emeka Ani & Mr. Fidelis Duker
(l-r) Opa Williams, Fidelis Duker, Bob-Manuel Udokwu & Azuh Arinze
AMP Delta State Chapter with Iyke, AMP VP, Blessing Ebigieson, Solomon Apete
Michael Parish & Perekeme Odon
(l-r) Blessing Agofure, Ese Martins, Dr. Opa Williams & Alex Eyengho
Mike Nliam & Abay Esho (Safari)
Michael Parish & Charles Biriabebe
Bob-Manuel Udokwu
Solomon Apete & Kingsley
Nollywood Film Director Alex Eyengho
Kome Chico-Ejiro
Mrs. Fifi Godwin-Nwokedi

Berkley Ashiafa & Collins Onwochei
(l-r) Ben Chukwuma, Sam Obeakemhe & Comr. Patrick Ikpirima
Ejike Asiegbu & Charles Biriabebe
Comr. Patrick Ikpirima & Ejike Asiegbu
Henry Ejeta, Eazzy Ologe, Francis Duru & Charles Biriabebe
Ejike Asiegbu & Francis Duru
(l-r) Charles, Opa Williams, Alex Eyengho, Prof. Barclays & Obi Osotule


Bob-Manuel Udokwu & Solomon Apete
DGN Presenting A cheque To Mrs. Joy Ejiro
AGN Isoko Zone
(l-r) Blessing Agofure, Fidelis Duker & Friday Akpobome
(l-r) Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma, Salome Oputa, Fifi Nwokedi & Bob-Manuel Udokwu
Sam Osiakpe Obeakemhe & Tony Chukwuma
(l-r) Charles Nwagbara, Mike Nliam, Joe Dudun, Fifi & Abay Esho
(l-r) Mike Nliam, Fidelis Duker, Opa Williams & Alex Eyengho
Comr. Patrick Ikpirima & Ejike Asiegbu
AGN President, Chief Emeka Rollas & Michael Parish


Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Solomon Apete & AMP Delta State


AMP VP, Blessing Ebigieson & AMP Former President,  Zik Zulu Okafor
Azuh Arinze & Clement Mudiaga Enajemo (Mudi)
Abay Esho & Collins Onwochei
Mrs. Tope Duker & AMP Vice President, Blessing Ebigieson
DOP Jocole & Kevin Uvo
Actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu & Director Henry Ejeta
(l-r) Ben Chukwuma, Fidelis Duker, Obi Osotule & Blessing Agofure
Fifi Godwin- Nwokide & Salome Oputa (CDGN Reps)
(l-r) Obi Osotule, Tony Wyse, Ben Chukwuma & Collins Onwochei
Tolu Agienoji & Morris Zeb-Ejiro



Mr. Fidelis & Mrs. Tope Duker

AMP VP, Solomon Apete, Iyke & Delta State Members