- Christian community mourns the loss of ‘a bold defender of the faith’
A prominent Kaduna-based pastor, Rev Azzaman David, has died in a tragic motor accident while returning from Makurdi, Benue State, to Kaduna on Saturday.
Rev Azzaman, the lead pastor of The King Worship Chapel and Ministry in Kaduna, was described as a fearless preacher and a spiritual pillar in Northern Nigeria’s Christian community.
His death was confirmed by Rev John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, Rev Hayab paid tribute to the late cleric, hailing him as a “courageous preacher” and “unapologetic defender of the Christian faith.”
“Kaduna has truly lost a great soldier of Christ,” Hayab said. “Evangelist Azzaman stood tall in defense of Christianity, fearlessly speaking out against injustice and persecution. He was a prophetic voice, a bridge-builder, and a spiritual father to many across denominations and communities.”
He added that while the pastor’s death leaves a “great vacuum,” there is comfort in knowing that “he has finished his race and now rests in the eternal glory of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.”
CAN extended its condolences to Azzaman’s family, congregation, and the wider body of believers impacted by his ministry. It also prayed for strength and comfort for the Church during this period of mourning.
“May his soul rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire courage and faith among believers,” the statement concluded.
Rev Azzaman was widely known for his bold sermons and advocacy for persecuted Christians in northern Nigeria. His passing is being mourned by many within and beyond the Christian community.
