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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
1. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Receives Honorary Doctorate
There was joy and celebration
yesterday at the Ambrose Alli
University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo
State as one of its most eminent
alumni returned to receive an
honorary doctorate. Renowned
pastor, teacher and televangelist
Chris Oyakhilome was honored
with a Doctor of Science
(honoriscausa) by the university’s
vice-chancellor for his extensive
philanthropic undertakings
through his foundation.
2. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
He was also recognized for his
work in taking a message of
hope to the corners of the globe.
The setting for this big day was
the LoveWorld Multipurpose Hall
whose construction was funded
by Pastor Chris’ foundation.
There was a raft of dignitaries
present to witness the occasion,
including a number of governors
and ex-governors from across
Nigeria. Chancellors, vice-
chancellors and pro-chancellors
of universities in other parts of
the country were also in the
house, as were AAU officials
and students.
3. Christ Embassy International
The pastor award is a true
testament to how far
dedication and hard work
can take a person in life.
Pastor Chris founded
Believers LoveWorld, also
known as
Christ Embassy International
, while still a student in
AAU. Back then the
institution went by the
name Bendel State
University.
4. Chris Oyakhilome Thanks University
Having received the degree,
Pastor Chris thanked the
university and its leadership for
the honor and assured it of his
continued partnership with
them. Besides building the
LoveWorld Multipurpose Hall
and equipping it with a backup
generator, the pastor, through
his foundation, installed 95
solar-powered street lights in
the campus.