The headquarters of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), in Jos, Plateau State, was thrown into a state of mourning, following the death of one of its long serving staff, Mrs Ruth Ipole (nee Kure), who was involved in a ghastly motor accident along Gombe – Bauchi road on 28th April 2021.
So also, Banganje community in Tangale land of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, northeast Nigeria.
Late Mrs. Ipole was committed to mother earth on Saturday 8th May in Jos, where hundreds of mourners and sympathisers including ECWA President, Rev Steven Baba Panya; ECWA General Secretary, Rev Yunusa Nmadu; former ECWA President, Rev Dr. Jeremiah Gado, and a host of other ECWA leaders at various levels and clergy from within and outside the State gathered, to honour the departed ‘daughter’ of the Lord.
Also at the funeral were members of various groups in the ECWA family which she belonged to and played leadership roles before her death, including Choir, Youth and Women Fellowships.
Late Mrs Ipole, holder of Diploma in Missions in 1992, a Degree in Theology in 2001, and Master’s degree in Theology in 2019, all from Jos ECWA Theology Seminary (JETS), started her working career with Girls Bible School, Zambuk, Gombe state from 1987 to 1989.
She was later employed by Evangelical Missionary Society (EMS) of ECWA in Jos, its headquarters, in 1992.
Throughout her career life, Mrs. Ipole worked with ECWA. During the period, she was transferred to various Departments at the headquarters, including Christian Education, City Ministry (Gidan Bege), Springs of Life, and lastly, Prayer and Church Renewal Ministry where she was until her departure.
Born to a Christian home of Late Baba Kure Baka and Mama Bilkatu Kure (Nee Bako) on 1st Feb 1966 in Kano, Late Ruth got married to Rev. Dr. Elijah Ipole from Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. Elijah Ipole; 2 Children, Daniel Ipole and Nancy Ipole – Adelaiye, as well as three adopted ones, Emma, Agnes & Tina.
Continue to Rest in the Lord Ma. You will be greatly missed