TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. MADUKAIRO PAUL OGANYA.

Rev Dr. Paul Oganya was a friend to Assemblies of God Church Onuiyi, and in his own words, “our in-law”. We extol in no small manner his humility, and passion for the work of God. The Rev. Oganya remains a good example of a faithful steward who sacrificed earthly benefits for eternal ones. We have in many ways enjoyed his ministry. Always willing to share with us his experiences as a missionary, which remains an inspiration to us. His was a good example of a Church leader, husband, father and mentor. A great revivalist and outstanding administrator.
We will miss his gentle disposition, smiles and catchy illustrations. May God Comfort his lovely wife and children. We commiserate with our son Engr. Darlington Onyedikachi Agbiogwu and his beloved wife, for this great loss, and fully identify with them in this time of grief.


Adieu Rev. Dr. Madukairo Paul Oganya, until we meet to part no more.



Rev. Obed Chinenye Anyim Prof. Ifeanyi Oha
Snr. Pastor Church Secretary

On behalf of ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH UMUOBIALA

The Oganya's Family,
The entire members of the Assemblies of God Church umuobiala nerve believed their ears, he thought it was a dream. The church received the greatest shock of her life when the news of the demise of our beloved pastor Rev Dr oganya got to us. Rev Dr Paul Oganya was a humble and faithful man of God, A role model who stood in the gap. And whose dedication to service was second to none. He nerve considered any sacrifice as too big to make for the kingdom sake. We remembering in retrospect every degree of care, love and comfort required in every situation which he gave. Thought his death was very painful, it was a fulfilled one. We therefore urge you to bear the lost with fortitude and to cultivate those virtues, with a view to entrenching them in your family.
IT IS WELL
ADIEU REV DR PAUL OGANYA
ADIEU MAN OF GOD

Daddy, you are in my heart, and I will always love and miss you. You brought so much joy to the Akos' family, more than you'll ever know. I salute you; I honor you for an infinite number of reasons, I celebrate you, and I thank you for so much more than I can express with these words.
Just like Paul with the Corinthians, Daddy always knew how to burst my bubble and keep me humble. He knew how to dish out just enough loving admonishment to keep me from boasting in human wisdom and novelty, and point me instead to the superior authority and perfect sufficiency of Christ and His Word. In your life you touched so many; in your death many lives will be changed.”
“Say not in grief 'he is no more' but in thankfulness that he was.” “Deeply, I know this, that love triumphs over death. My father continues to be loved, and therefore he remains by my side.”

Dadddyyyy...! No response ‍♀️.You were a defination of TRUE LOVE. You LOVED ME unconditionally...,you gave me everything I need in this world as a LOVING DAD.BUT You forgot one thing.YOU DIDNT tell me how to live WITHOUT you...GO WELL GOD'S GENERAL. Death where is thy sting !!!!.REST WELL SIR..            Your ANDIN.

TRIBUTE IN HONOUR OF THE Great yet hHmble, Rev. Dr. Paul Oganya:

You were special in many ways.
Special in your life conduct for those who know you well,
Special in your unlimited services unto The Most High God
Special in your special ministry in Nigeria and Cameroon
Special in your relationship with your colleagues in Nigeria and other countries where you had the opportunity to serve
Special in your Seasoned words in public
Special in your love for your family and others.
We can then say that you were made Special, Born Special and Served Special.
What a Special Brother that God gave us!
You must have a Special place in the heart and plan of God in Time and Space.
To God alone be all the glory for your Life and Services.
Good night, Brother
See you on The glorious morning.

TRIBUTE FOR LATE REV. DR. PAUL MADUKAIRO OGANYA: AN ACCOMPLISHED MAN OF GOD.

It is with deep sense of loss, yet with gratitude to God for a life well spent, that on behalf of my daughter and on my behalf, to commiserate with you Engr. Darlington Agbiogwu and the entire members of the Oganya family on the passing of their dear Patriarch Rev. Dr. Paul Madukairo Oganya on the 5th of August 2023.
On occasions like this, it is difficult to find the appropriate words to soothe the anguish of the irreparable Loss.

He, arguably was a great man. He was indeed, a clear testimony of divine favor as well as the power of a devoted, Loving upbringing on the fortunes of his children, the most treasured Father in Law to his Sons' in Law.

Quality and integrity were his imprint and Legacy, while he left an indelible mark in all assignments given to him. He was a supreme gifted man. A man of deep conviction whose passionate heart beat was for the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

When i think of him, i also think of his messages because, He was immersed in it. Saturated in it. He was his messsge.

A simple man, a humble servant of God, a champion, teacher, confidant, counselor and pillar of strength to all, that had the privilege of meeting him in life.

His enormous contributions to Assemblies of God Church Nigeria and Cameron earned him an eminent position in the church's gallery of unforgettable Assemblies of God Church leaders.

He served Assemblies of God Church committedly, Loyally and with distinction, notably as the first Pastor of Assemblies of God Church Trans- Egbu Church Owerri and the the first General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church Cameron.

Indeed he left his mark indelibly in whatever he is called upon to do. He was a dutiful and hardworking pastor and gave his very best to the end in the service of the Lord.

May God grant his soul eternal repose and the family, the fortitude to beat his absence.

Weeeeeh, My Daddy who was the greatest embodiment of Christ I've ever seen. You're the major reason why I'm still a disciple.

I remember when I told you that the bible verse I kept thinking about was, "...Master we are drowning..." (Lk 8 v 24) You told me, "we will not drown". These 4 words will never leave me.

I'm soooo sad and terribly pained that I will not hear you till we meet again. What a deprivation for me.

Thank you for raising my mummy, Maa Ju.
From your baby !

A TRIBUTE TO MY BEST
LIFE IS A MIRAGE! Just about this same season last year we were celebrating but today I am writing to bid you farewell. It does not sound real; but of course it is so real.
Best! Ezi Dim! Nwoke Oma! Apostle! Di ka nwanne!
A Poem To my Best Friend first written on the facebook on the 26th of July 2013
The Hidden Gold You Saw

All eyes saw a tender girl
Your eyes saw a gold mine
Others saw, admired and left
You saw, admired, stuck and took

Today, some see what you alone saw for so long.
You are a true friend.
For you took the mine long ago,
You dug deep until you got the gold out of me

Now I will shine for you 
Bring splendor, honor and glory to you
For you saw what others did not see
The gold in me.

I thank Jesus for blessing me with salvation so full and free.
I thank God for blessing me with Paul my Best. You were so Christ-like. You loved me like Christ, You tolerated my excesses. You were born to make and mould me. Thank You Ezi Dim! You preferred me to yourself. You gave me the best in all ramifications of life. You mentored me! You trimmed me.
Best, you loved all our children. You were our friend, yet your love could never be taken for granted.
Your love and passion for God is outstanding
Your love and Passion for souls is contagious
Your love and passion for the flock is God-like
Your watchword “God does not owe any man” echoes
I love you my husband. I will love and cherish you till I die.

Eh eh Daddy'mo!
How am l able to wrap my head around the fact that you are no more around? My Father, my mentor, my Leader par excellence, my faithful friend, confidant and one who encouraged me so much. I remember when l lost my biological dad, and then you and Mummy'm drove all the wayfrom Douala to kumba, lodged yourself, supported me financially and above all preached with your all in spite of power failure and low voltage that night... So l said to myself, l just gained another father, so l was consoled. Both Spiritual and physical dad you have been to me. How can l thank you enough my lovely daddy? Now the story has changed tchaiii! You introduced me to the Nigerian leaders and brethren during Hosannah 2000, that l was your Cameroon Miracle Baby! You truly stood by me when l was so persecuted.... giving me all the assistance l needed to sail through and stand tall today by the Grace of God! Thank you my sweet daddy. You were accused and insulted for the same cause, yet you never took offence.
An Apostle indeed you are, never bothered about the title but was sold out and ready for any sacrifice and did so joyfully like Apostle Paul in The Bible, and coincidentally your Name too.
My powerful Apo! Valiant soldier of the cross, l salute you sir! You saw me grow spiritually and otherwise and this gladened your heart and you will call me with special names like, Woman of God!, mama FON Echekiye!, Juu Ju! I will miss those intentional appellation.
Each time l went through challenges, and you had returned to Nigeria, some how you will just give me a call and say, God bless you my daughter a couple of times and then hang up...without saying another thing. Man of Prayers and very few words! These memories will forever be cherished in my heart.
Your love for the Cameroonians was so wonderful, and gave us a lot of hope, even our children are standing today because of the light they saw through you. Shekiy and siblings are witnesses and will forever miss you. You really left your homeland, took the risk and came to Cameroon indeed for us. Imela Daddy'mo!
We are all hurting.. but consoled by the fact that you are now with The Almighty Father. The one you so much loved and served. Rest on till we meet again to keep singing, (Jehovah Omeriwoh! Ooo Omeriwoh!) ADIEU Mon Pere cheri!
Your Daughter.

My greatest Joy is that you are finally with the Lord, resting in his love and security!!!
I am consoled.
I love you Daddy!
Jesus was truly Glorified in, through and around you!!!
Keep resting in his abode, Great Warrior!

Tribute to My Unforgettable Spiritual Dad

A colossal loss to me indeed!
Who will tell me that you will leave us so soon and I believe? Not even a prophet.

You created a great spiritual impact in my life. I still remember that day you prayed and laid your hand on me and I was baptized in the Holy Ghost. I still remember how you would take me through the Scriptures and prayers.

You are instrumental to what I am today spiritually and academically.

Adieu Daddy! Adieu mighty Warrior!
We shall see on the other side of the Shore

Mrs. Tessy Okafor
(Sister-in-law).

Atimes they say the people who look out for us the Most are those from our bloodlines. But with you ,Daddy and the entire family was different. Living with you made me understand what JESUS meant by a righteous life. Your life was such an example that one could hardly detect fault. The moment you came to my family there was a significant change that still stays till today. I can't stop thanking God for that encounter. All I can say is, Daddy thank you for saying yes to JESUS, thank you for showing me that making heaven and living a righteous life is Doable and above all thank you for the genuine and perfect love you showed to me.
I love you My Grandpa till we meet again.

I met Rev. Oganya many years ago, first through his son-in-law and my friend Darlington, and later, sat under his ministrations and teachings many times at Nsukka. Throughout this period, I've known him as a quintessential personality and an exceptional preacher of God's word. His solid character reflects not only in how he handled God's word but also in how he organised his family, especially looking at the well-rounded children he raised.

Dear Reverend, you'll be sorely missed by the body of Christ and all of us who've been personally blessed by the exemplary life you led.

Sleep well! 

MY TRIBUTE TO MY DADDY
As the sun was about to rise with smiles on its face on that glorious Saturday morning I heard the news of your death, with tears in my eyes and pain in my heart I express my sincere and warm affection to the father that meant much to me. Daddy only God can fill the wonderful and great vacuum you left. My father you are a man full of passion for souls and committed to the Lord's work. Daddy, your words of advice, cares and fatherly counsel will be applied in all my doing I love you daddy, but God loves you most. Thank you for being a good father to me. Daddy you fought a good fight of faith, God's General, forever in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace.

Your daughter

“Today I am remembering you dad and the great memories you leave behind. Though sad,You were one of a kind and the bestest friend to all who knew you .your service to the people and Gods kingdom had been so outstanding and won't be forgotten. You've been a blessing to us all and will forever miss you. Rest in the Bossom of the almighty Dad.

                        Bertrand

I am certain that you wouldn't want the sad faces on us, because you are with the lord, yet it can't deny the fact that I will forever miss you. You were always ready for my numerous questions, you readily taught me about God from scriptures and from your lifestyle. I Love you dearly dad, sleep on till we meet again.

Emetole Victor

Words fail me, but I can say categorically say, No one can replace Daddy, he is a good man and he lived by example. From his life here, I learnt character and even how to love my wife.
He was a man who loved God and a man of so much integrity. He never compromised, did not seek his own gain even whilst in leadership. He was truly one who sought peace with all men, he would willingly give up his right in pursuit of peace. Paul said "imitate me as I imitate Christ", I can boldly say, Daddy's life here on earth was one anyone can imitate, and you would see the Life of Christ lived out in retrospect.
It was very painful losing a man like him, but our solace and encouragement is in that He is in heaven.
He taught us how to live by the altar(totally dependent on God irrespective of what we are going through).
One significant moment was when we had delays in childbirth, He took us to God's altar, we prayed and God answered, indeed who else could do that.
He accepted me not only as a son in law, but adopted me as a son. He gave me his own name, he called me "Chidi Oganya", What a father like him.
If anyone hates Daddy, he has to check his or her life to be sure he or she is in the faith truly. He loved everybody without restriction.
He never joked with God. When my heart is grieved and I remember that HE MADE IT, I am consoled. If I had the power to extend his life on earth, I would have but God knows best. The void he left, it will take only God's grace for that void to be filled.
Daddy was a man of prayer. God used him mightily through his prayers to bring about our deliverance.
I do tell my wife that I do not know one as humble as he was, he was humility personified.
If a new epistle is to be written and added to the scriptures, his name and life must be included, though we can't add more to the Bible. He did make a very good name, and that makes it very difficult to forget through time.
We love you Daddy, we miss you. Our prayer is that The Lord will be our father and our God, and that he will fill the void, your departure created in us.

Son in Law

Dear Daddy,
You were a guiding light and a standard at a point of despair.
It’s your time to rest.
You will see my Dad over there; together I know you will enjoy the praise and worship sessions to our Eternal Father - until we meet again. ❤️❤️

Father, you have left with echoes of awaaah as you lastly called my name some few months ago in logpom, Douala -Cameroon. It confirmed you have always loved and believed in me.
You trained, encouraged and gave me a pulpit above all odds and talks of me being a single female pastor.
I remembered when we took over from you, with your blessings as the first General Superintendent of AG Cameroon, you were there to counsel and pray for us, especially when my husband fell sick until his passing away too, Daddy you will take long hours to pray and encouraged him to trust in Christ.
Your prayers, counsels, financial support, uprightness, teachings, visits and love will never be forgotten.
I am conscious to do the charge you gave me in 2016 in kotto-up Mbanga Cmeroon. Until we meet again 
                                       
Beloved pastor and spiritual Daughter,

  IN LOVING MEMORY OF REV. DR. PAUL MADUKAIRO OGANYA

Rev. Dr. Paul Madukairo Oganya was not just a preacher of the gospel, but a beacon of wisdom and inspiration that touched our lives in profound ways. His teachings transcended the pulpit, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to listen.

Rev. Dr. Paul Oganya had a unique gift for imparting knowledge, his words resonating deep within our hearts and minds. Through his sermons, he illuminated the path of faith, instilling in us a stronger connection to our beliefs in Christ Jesus and a deeper understanding of our purpose.

But it wasn't just his teachings that endeared him to us; it was his warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his congregation. He was a true shepherd, guiding his flock with love and care.

As we bid farewell to him, we do so with heavy hearts, knowing that the world has lost a remarkable soul. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled, and we will miss his presence dearly.

Though he may no longer be with us in the physical sense, his teachings will continue to echo in our hearts, serving as a lasting testament to his faith, wisdom, and love. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched, and his memory will forever inspire us to walk the path of faith with grace and purpose.

Rest in eternal peace dear Daddy, knowing that your legacy will shine brightly in our hearts and minds, guiding us through the journey of life. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
With heartfelt condolences,

ENGR. AND PASTOR MRS. STEPHEN AKOR
NCERD, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN OF GOD
REV. PAUL OGANYA

The sudden demise of Rev. Paul Oganya gave my entire family a perplexing rude shock. This great man of God was not only my pastor but also the father in-law of my son, Engr. Darlington Agbiogwu. He pastored AGC Trans-Egbu when the church was newly planted and we
were squatting in a rented private accommodation. Rev. Oganya's spiritual leadership prowess added impetus to the search for accommodation. He quickly organized a thanks giving service to celebrate my deliverance from a ghastly motor accident while travelling to Lagos on official assignment. During the ceremony, we bitterly lamented for our lack of accommodation for the church. Within one week after the ceremony, the Deputy Governor, Chief Douglas Acholonu who sent us on that official mission to Lagos wrote the permanent Secretary, Ministry of Land to scout out any vacant P. plot and allocate such to Assemblies of God Church. Accordingly plot P/11 along Dick Tiger road, Trans-Egbu Housing Estate, Owerri was allocated to us.

Before long, Rev. Oganya disclosed to me that A.G. Nigeria offered him a missionary work in Cameroons. He observed that he was not keen about it because he was pursuing a First Degree Programme in Togo. I vehemently persuaded him to drop the degree programme and pursue the missionary work vigorously, and he did.


Admittedly, Rev. Paul Oganya's rise to pastoral eminence is traceable to his dedicated commitment to missionary work in Cameroons. Infact, I highly commend (Mrs) Rev. Ngozi Oganya for her support to her husband missionary exploits in Cameroons. infact this couple and great missionary exploits as they promoted radical evangelism, planted
churches and mentored indigenous pastors on ideal church administration.


Finally, after mounting the apex cadre as the first General Superintendent (G.S) A.G. Cameroons, he bowed out and handed over leadership to the indigenes who have been following his foot-steps.

ADIEU, GREAT MAN OF GOD

To my daddy, my spiritual backup!
My daddy wey dey pamper, i now believe when Apostle Paul said “ I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” coz you are just the next Apostle Paul I see. You are everything one needed in a dad, mentor, spiritual father, grand dad. I don’t know why I’m writing in the present tense, I guess it’s because you are not gone but resting. I remember telling God that we were at our last bus stop, it’s either He perfects the healing or Let His will be done. I’m so convinced you are with the lord. Indeed this is a hard pill to swallow but my comfort and assurance is that you are no longer in pains but resting. Keep watching over us even from there. I feel your love every second and believe I still have a backup. Words fail me but just know I love you always daddy. Until we meet again
Adieu papa❤️
Your grand daughter:

When I picked up my pen to write an eulogy for you daddy: it was like reality stroke a million times that you were no more. Deep down inside my heart I felt like asking God why! But then thought of how you wouldn’t want us questioning God. I remembered you had used the phrase “Praise God” all the time. I want to say if only tears could bring you back but the words are stock in my throat because I know you’re seated with God. You were not just a spiritual icon to us but you were a father and the perfect representative of God in our lives. You might not be alive today but your legacy lives on in me and many others. Adieu Daddy though with a heavy heart but as you will always say “Praise God” we love you but not as much as God does.

Your grand daughter

A EULOGY OF REV. DR. PAUL M. OGANYA

The entire AG Cameroon was so saddened by the news of the demise of our father, rev. Dr Paul .M.Oganya. When his health condition was made known, prayers were mobilized from all angles, and various efforts put together to see him fully back on his feet. Nevertheless, His God, our God decided otherwise for he had a better plan for him
No amount of ink, no book volume will suffice to pen down the life and impact of Our Father, rev Dr Paul Oganya in the Cameroon field in general and individual lives in particular.
Papa Oganya, or daddy Oganya, as he was popularly called was a loving and caring spiritual father indeed. He would go to any godly extent to seek and deliver solutions to whoever was in problems
His name 'Paul' wasn't a coincidence; it was a divine corroboration of his apostleship as seen in his impact on the Cameroon field.He excelled in all domains of ministry such as : pioneer missionary, senior pastor, evangelist, church planter, marriage counselor, Bible school lecturer, prayer camp founder, General Supervisor of AG Cameroon, AG Nigeria's missionary representative to the EC, etc. He believed in power, he ministered in power, he brought all his disciples into the realm of power. No wonder he composed a song with the only words being 'Power oh Power'. On one hand, we mourn; on the other, we celebrate the life of a hero who has gone home, leaving behind disciples to continue with the good work of the Lord. To the family, the church, friends and well wishes, AG Cameroon says it is well.

My Deepest Sympathy
Goes to the Entire family of Papa Oganya a man who went Extra-mile for the Gospel. His Genuine love and passion for humanity is second to none. Papa and Mama where great source of motivation to me while serving in Guinea Conakry/Cameroon Mission field. You’ve gone out of our sight but still in our heart. Sleep on.

At some point, we probably did wonder in regret why God would have placed us in the family we find ourselves in.

As a pastor’s son it felt like penury for a while. But those were days of ignorance.

In God’s mercy and grace, He took the veil off our eyes and now we see clearer.

Now I don’t regret one bit why I was placed here. He placed us under the tutelage of a righteous man.

Even more, I can now clearly see the path my father trod.

Daddy walked diligently in the path of righteousness. He made it clear for us.

And now we can walk therein.

We are thankful to God, for His mercy. And thankful for men like my dad, who were faithfully submitted to Christ, and by this, paved a way for many to walk into the light

The path that leads to life is an ancient way.

But have you thought of what the ancient pathways would look like?

Ancient pathways, though truthful, may seem virgin and often scary. Virgin, because they might have be trodden only in ancient times.

It might be dreaded by many, and few might go through it.

And because a few might have trodden it, it has borne the semblance of bleakness; somberness and mostly covered by a bush of uncertainty.

But it remains indeed a path of truth.

The ones who’ve followed suit have wondered if there truly were a path on it. For it seems narrow, rough and rugged.

They have wondered, if all the truths that have been told of it, and all the wonders it bears at its end; were of indeed a truth, and not mere folktales told as stories by the ancients.

They have wondered if it fulfilled the promises they were told it held forth.

The newcomer would wonder what this path holds for him.

He would hope in great anticipation, that he could find the clear footprints of they that trod this path in the past.

However, Blessed is the one has walked closely behind an ancient before he got to the end of his road.

Blessed is the one who has been carefully taught by a righteous ancient; for this ancient, by His steadfastness in walking through this path, his prints were engraved deep into the sand.

He diligently bore the light of truth, left clear sign marks; and led into the righteous path.

Blessed is the man, who was raised by a godly ancient.

For by the Light He embraced, He paved a way for His son.

He left no doubt, to the one who followed behind, as to what path he should take. 

It was clear enough.

Better still, it was the right path.

Same story is told of my dear father.

He walked steadfastly, and diligently.

And of Him, I have found the Ancient paths of life.

Thank you sir .

The path of the righteous, shine brighter and brighter.

DADDYM...

It's still hard to come to terms with you not being around anymore...
Growing up with you as my biological and spiritual father showed me an example of what a Christian should be.
Thank you for teaching me the way of the Lord, thank you for the immense love you had for us, your children, and everyone that had an encounter with you. Your constant reminder to "Fear God" has been a deterrent from things that wouldn't please God. Your life was an example to all who knew you, a model of a Christ-like man. Words fail me to express my heart to you but I love you so much Daddym.
I pray that God helps us you left here to complete our race till we meet again before Our Master
I miss you Daddym...
Your "Ijem"

Preciousgift Ijeoma Agbiogwu

TO DADDY NNAM
Words can't really explain how much you mean to me and the value I place of you in my life.
You are a loving father, you see good in everybody despite our weaknesses and faults, you still try to bring out the good in everyone.You believed in me even when I had failed you. You taught me not to fear any situation but to face it with all of my strength and boldness.
If one has to describe you, one would doubt we are referring to a human. Your selflessness, your doggedness for truth and honesty are models almost too perfect to follow. 
You have set a very high pace that we ask for God's Grace to be able to emulate. You held strong even in the face of death. Your love for God kept you even in a time when most people would have given up.

Who will I call Daddy Nnam? And who will call me Eby nnem? Who will call me The Lioness?
I love you soo much and I pray God gives me the grace to uphold the last counsel you gave me.


Ebubechi Grace Uzoamaka

*TO A LOVING FATHER*

Oh how I miss hearing you call me "102", or respond "My Son, my Son" when I hailed you "My Father, My Father". You have never ceased to think in my best interest even up till your last moments.
You have always been my friend, yet would not fail to scold and discipline me sternly whenever I did wrong.
You would go beyond and betwixt to meet my needs, I really never did lack any good thing.
You taught me to Serve God without reserve, as "God does not owe". You even many times advised to willfully refrain from collecting reward for service, because God will still reward me bountifully and it is more satisfying.
You were a indeed a child of God, in and out of the home, you modeled Christianity, and looking at your life here on earth, I can say a man can really make heaven even in these perverse and depraved generation.
The life you lived is a testimonial and reference to and for any Christian who desires to make God proud.
Thank you for the example you laid before us, thank you for carving out a path and legacy we can follow, Thank you especially for saying Yes to Jesus and letting him guide us your seed into the path carved by the master.
I'll forever miss you My Father, My Father.
I love you Daddy

Jean-Pierre Ihechiluru Oganya