Leader Of Christian Association Of Nigeria, Oritsejafor, Admits Ownership Of Jet Caught With $10million In South Africa

Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, had however leased the jet to another party, Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, told PREMIUM TIMES, meaning Mr. Oritsejafor had no control over the use of the aircraft. Mr. Oritsejafor’s church also confirmed the ownership in a separate statement Tuesday. The church said the pastor has a “residual interest” in Eagle Air, a company that manages the aircraft.

Arms Smuggling Jet Caught With $10million In South Africa Linked To Can President, Ayo Oritsejafor

An investigation by SaharaReporters has revealed that a Nigerian private jet caught in Johannesburg with $10 million belongs to Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Mr. Oritsejafor is also a close confidant of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The CAN leader’s private plane with US registration number N808HG was one of two jets cited by South African officials on September 5 Mr. Oritsejafor’s jet arrived South Africa with $9.3 million cash loaded in several suitcases. News of the seizure of the cash broke over the weekend, triggering questions about the ownership of the jets and weapons they intended to purchase.

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor set to float new university, Eagle Heights

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and founder of the Word of Life Bible Church Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, is set to float a new university called Eagle Heights University.

According to a message posted on the church's Facebook page, the christian university will be located in Omadino in Warri, Delta state and the ground breaking ceremony for the proposed university will take place on June 3rd.