05/05/2026
Former ECWA Bukuru DCC Chairman Rev. Dr. David Jonah Laje Laid to Rest
JOS, Plateau State β The remains of Rev. Dr. David Jonah Laje, former Chairman of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Bukuru District Church Council (DCC), have been laid to rest following a funeral service at ECWA Goodnews Church, Dadin Kowa.
Delivering the sermon, Bukuru DCC Assistant Secretary Rev. Adamson Gado drew from Revelation 14:13, declaring that those who die in the Lord are blessed, βfor they will rest from their labor.β He urged believers to live godly lives, noting there is βno second chanceβ when death comes.
Tributes Pour In
The late clergyman was remembered as a devoted servant of God, family man, and pillar of the church.
Β· His widow, Mrs. Liatu David Laje, described him as βa God-fearing and loving husband.β She thanked Bingham University Teaching Hospital for his care and expressed confidence that he now rests in Godβs bosom.
Β· Plateau CAN Chairman Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk eulogized Laje as βa trustworthy servant of God.β
Β· ECWA General Secretary Rev. Dr. Ayuba Asheshe called his journey βa life well spentβ β a passionate pastor marked by truth, godliness, and integrity.
Β· ECWA President Rev. Dr. Ayuba Job Bagat Mallam, citing Proverbs 22:1, urged attendees to emulate Lajeβs good name, βmore desirable than great riches.β
In his welcome address, current Bukuru DCC Chairman Rev. Ezra Nenfuk Anthony noted the district has lost two former executives this year and called for continued prayers. Dignitaries included Rev. Dr. Stephen Dangana, government officials, friends, and family.
Danjuma Dickson Auta,
ECWA Ag. Public Relations Office