Photo Gallery

Graduation

Chief Okon Willie Effiong on his graduation day

A young graduate

Chief Okon Willie Effiong with a cross section of his fellow graduating students

An achievement worth celebrating

A young Chief Okon Willie Effiong with well wishers and fellow graduates celebrating their graduation ceremony.

Young Chief Okon WIllie Effiong

A young Chief Okon Willie Effiong as a bachelor just returned from studies in the United States

The birth of a family

A young Chief O.W. Effiong and his wife at their court marriage

Younger Days

A picture of Chief as a young newlywed.

A Young Family

Chief O.W. Effiong with his young family, wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Esther O.W. Effiong and first son, Ikemesit Effiong circa 1990

A Father once more

Chief O.W. Effiong with his second child, Unyime Effiong

A Young Family Grows

Chief and Pastor (Mrs.) O.W. Effiong in the early 1990s

A Respected Mind

Chief Okon Willie Effiong on course with the CBN in Lagos, Nigeria.

Chief Okon Willie Effiong

Chief O.W. Effiong in traditional attire

Last Card

Chief O.W. Effiong with his youngest child, Kuyikabasi Effiong

A Happy, Complete Family

Chief and Pastor (Mrs.) O.W. Effiong with their three children. Ikemesit, Unyime and Kuyikabasi.

Styling and Profiling

Chief O. W. Effiong in is residence in Utako, Abuja circa 2007

A Lover of God

Before becoming an ordained pastor, Chief O.W. Effiong would serve in many capacities in the house of God. He was a deacon and a beloved Sunday School teacher.

Lover of Music

Chief O.W. Effiong serenaded by one of his favorite musicians, Uwemedimo.

A Happy Couple

Chief and Pastor (Mrs.) O.W. Effiong at a social event in Akwa Ibom State

A Renowned Philanthropist

Chief Okon Willie Effiong was well regarded in his community as a philanthrope. Here he is opening a community center.

An Obong and his Anwan

Chief and Pastor Mrs, O.W. Effiong dressed in traditional attire.

Keep Moving

Chief Okon Willie Effiong in sportswear, leading an active lifestyle.

A Chief in Regalia

Chief Okon Willie Effiong, in chiefly regalia at a social event

A father and uncle

Chief Okon Willie Effiong with his second son Kuyikabasi and his niece Magdalene Eyo (nee Asuquo) at a social outing

A Chief and Pillar

Chief was well known in his community as a pillar and a supporter of many in his community.

Celebrating a Beloved Mother In-Law

Chief O. W. Effiong and family celebrating the 70th Birthday of their beloved Mother, Mother in-law, and Grandmother, Deaconess Ekanem. M. Udo

A Pillar of the Community

Chief Okon Willie Effiong at a social outing

A Diligent Man

Chief Okon Willie Effiong worked for the Central Bank of Nigeria for over 30 years.

Chief

A picture of Chief O.W. Effiong circa 2008

A Strong and Blessed Union

Chief Okon Willie Effiong and Chief (Mrs.) Esther Okon Willie Effiong celebrating 25 years of martial bliss.

Learned of the Word of God

Chief O. W. Effiong on his graduation from Bible College

Outstanding in all things

Chief O.W. Effiong with his certificate of completion and award of integrity conferred upon graduation from Bible College

Father

Chief Okon Willie Effiong with his first son, Ikemesit Effiong, then in university

Pastor and Son

Chief O.W. Effiong at his graduation from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Uyo with his second son, Kuyikabasi Effiong.

Giving his blessings

Chief Okon Willie Effiong giving his only daughter his blessings at her traditional wedding

His Prized Only Daughter

Chief and Pastor (Mrs.) O.W. Effiong with their daughter at her traditional wedding

Two Couples

Chief Okon Willie Effiong and wife with his daughter and son in-law at their traditional marriage ceremony

A Proud and Happy Father

A Proud Chief Okon Willie Effiong beaming on the occasion of the wedding of his daughter, Dr. Unyime Hamilton (nee Effiong)

Blessings Received

Chief Okon Willie Effiong signing the marriage certificate at his daughter's wedding.

A Respected Son, Brother and Chief

Chief O.W. Effiong with a cross section of fellow chiefs at a social gathering

A happy day for a father

Chief and Chief (Mrs.) Effiong celebrating the traditional marriage of their first son, Ikemesit Okon Willie Effiong>

A Father's Blessing

Chief Okon Willie Effiong gives his blessings to his first son, Ikemesit Effiong at his traditional marriage

A Father's Approval

Chief Okon Willie Effiong signs the marriage certificate at his first son, Ikemesit Effiong's wedding

A Happy Day for the entire Family

The O.W. Effiong family at the wedding of its first son, Ikemesit Effiong, to Ekemini Okopide Akpan.

Dad and Mom

Chief and Chief (Mrs,) Okon Willie Effiong

Chief and his Family

The family of Pastor (Chief) Okon WIllie Effiong

Dad and his girls

Chief Effiong and Chief (Mrs.) Effiong with their daugher and daughter in-law

A grandfather

Chief Okon Willie Effiong and his wife Pastor (Mrs.) Effiong with young Tamunosa Noah Hamilton, their first grandchild.

Dad and his daughters

Chief Effiong with his daughter and daughter in-law

A father and his sons

Chief O.W. Effiong and his sons and grandson

Chief and his babies

Chief Okon Willie Effiong and his grandchildren by his daughter, Tamunosa Noah Hamilton and Hadassah Boma Hamilton

A Proud Man

Chief Okon Willie Effiong was many things, but above all, he was a proud man. Confident. Self-assured, Determined. Discipline. He was a pastor, a teacher, a mentor, a philanthrope. Wise beyond measure and quick on his feet. He was a great man. We will miss him dearly

Lineage

The Family Tree of Chief Okon Willie Effiong

A Journey to Say Goodbye

L-R Dr Unyime Hamilton, Barr Ikemesit Effiong and Pastor Mrs. Esther O.W. Effiong at the Service of Songs for Late Pastor Chief Okon Willie Effiong in Abuja, Nigeria

Men of God

L-R Rev Felix Churchman, Rev G.G Uche and Dr (Mrs.) Gracefilled Uche at the Service of Songs in Abuja.

Officiating Minister

Rev Anthony Eseh (Head Pastor, Assemblies of God Church, Wuse Zone 5, and District Secretary, Abuja District) speaking at the Service of Songs.

Family Matters

L-R Mr. Gabriel Hamilton, Ms. Hadassah Hamilton, Dr. Unyime Hamilton, Barr. Ikemesit Effiong and Pastor Mrs. Esther O.W. Effiong

Family Together

The Children of Chief Okon Willie Effiong

Family and Well Wishers

The Family and Friends gather to remember Chief Okon Willie Effiong

In Honour of a Great Man

Ikemesit eulogizes his father

Goodbye to an Uncle

Mrs Magdalene Eyo at the Service of Songs

Three Generations pay homage

Wife, son, daughter and granddaughter all paying respects to Chief Okon Willie Effiong.