“He deserves honour”: Tinubu shares Oyedepo’s impact at 70

 

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the president of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 70^th birthday. The renowned preacher was celebrated globally by those whose lives he has touched.

Tinubu extended his warm greetings in a statement signed in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He described Oyedepo as a charismatic and visionary leader on the milestone, who deserves all the recognition and honour.

The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu salutes Dr. David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Presiding Bishop of Faith Tabernacle, on his 70th birthday.

“In a tribute, President Tinubu rejoices with the entire Body of Christ, members of the Winners’ Chapel, home and abroad, and the family of the charismatic and visionary leader on the milestone, which deserves all the recognition and honour.”

He also noted that Oyedepo has built a legacy of grooming leaders across all sectors of the economy. Besides, the cleric’s impact transcends to the education and health sectors.

The statement continued: “The President affirms the septuagenarian’s worthy legacies in grooming leaders across all sectors of the economy who are inspired by the wisdom of the scriptures. He notes Bishop Oyedepo’s and his church’s remarkable impact on millions through educational and health institutions.

“President Tinubu praises the influence of the highly resourceful and respected religious leader by teaching the word of faith, which has stimulated the entrepreneurial spirit and reawakened a new movement for growth in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.”

Furthermore, Tinubu stated that the 70-year-old father of four brought glory to the nation with his publications, teachings and missionary works globally. Hence, he prayed that the cleric would continue to grow in strength and divine health.

“The President believes Bishop Oyedepo has consistently brought glory to the country with his teachings, publications, and World-Wide Missionary service and sought the betterment of the people by counselling leaders in the private and public sectors.

“President Tinubu shares the joy of celebrations with the Presiding Bishop, his wife, Faith Abiola, and all the biological and spiritual children. He prays to God for greater heights in the ministry.

“The President also prays for the renowned preacher’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as he continues to serve the nation and humanity,” the statement read.