From ‘Miracle Girl’ to Purpose: How Esther Longe turned survival into life of impact.
SHE survived the 2006 crash that claimed 96 lives, battled survivor’s guilt, and spent a decade building a career in marketing before embracing a divine call to ministry.
Today, she is redefining leadership through faith, strategy and legacy.
By Nkiruka Nnorom The first thing that hits you about Dr Esther Longe is how ordinary she looks.
No visible reminder of a tragedy that wiped out 96 lives in minutes. On October 29, 2006, 21-year-old Esther was aboard ADC Airlines Flight 053 from Abuja to Sokoto. The Boeing 737-2B7 crashed shortly after take-off after encountering wind shear, broke up, and burst into flames in a cornfield near Tungar Madaki village, Abuja. 20 YEARS AFTER THE ADC AIR CRASH There were 105 souls on board — 100 passengers and five crew members.
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