However how findings have revealed that the oldest man in Benue State, Nigeria, Evangelist Nehemiah Shawon Ndur has died at the age of 122.
According to the eldest son of the deceased, Mr. Gideon Iorwuese Ndur, the late centenarian passed on after suffering old age for several years.
Gideon who disclosed this yesterday in Vandeikya Local Government Area said that he (late Ndur) was still talking until his glorious exit.
He added that the late Evangelist, was a dedicated Christian of the NKST church Uka, Mbawuar in Vandeikya LGA where he celebrated his 122 birthday, in February 2012, for making his dream come true as an apostle of Christ even at old age.
The bereaved man who said though the late father was committed to mother earth few days ago, he would be missed by the entire family especially for his exemplary lifestyle.
Late Evangelist Nehemiah worked at NKST church Mbaakon with the head pastor, Pastor Ortese Bem in 1958 and translated the Holy Bible from English to Tiv language in 1964.
It was gathered that the late Nehemiah was born into the the family of Ndur Ajoko of Mbawuar in Vandeikya local government area of the state in 1890.
The deceased started his working career as a trainee evangelist in 1939 and was first sent to preach the message of God popularly called “waaji” with one of his close friends,Jam Gbeji, when they were baptized at NKST church in Jato-Aka, Kwande local government area of the state. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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the oldest man in NIGERIA is a Shehu YUSUF in Lokoja. He is now well over 135 years. He doesnt read HOLY QURAN up till now with eye glasses. He has his first child at 80 after loosing 39 children to death. He now has many children. He use to describe Late SHEIK NYASS who died 1975 at 75 years as small great boy. the remaining is up to NE to go to Lokoja, kogi state to enquire.
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Is this a joke or what? Pa Ndur was born in 1890 but started his career in 1939, 49 years later? Na wa o. Nigerians' will not stop fooling themselves.
ReplyDeleteAt age 122, his first born should be at least 100 years old. How old is the so called first born now?
What is the connection between yusuf in another state and the eldest man in Benue.Please look for another way to advertise him unless if he's an indigene of Benue state.The headline is clear,hope no hidden agenda about your comment?There is no room for competition here unless for those in the same state.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the connection between yusuf in another state and the eldest man in Benue.Please look for another way to advertise him unless if he's an indigene of Benue state.The headline is clear,hope no hidden agenda about your comment?There is no room for competition here unless for those in the same state.
ReplyDeleteWho Argue With Ur State, We Meant The Oldest Man In The Whole Federation. What Now Bitters You?
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