President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday, praising his contributions to faith, education, leadership and human development. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,……
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday, praising his contributions to faith, education, leadership and human development.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Saturday, President Tinubu joined the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Christian community and the Bishop’s admirers in celebrating his birthday.
The President acknowledged Bishop Oyedepo’s contributions to the moral and spiritual development of individuals and communities, particularly his emphasis on integrity, discipline, diligence, responsibility and excellence.
Tinubu also commended the cleric’s advocacy for values he said strengthen families, institutions and nations, as well as his message of hope, purpose and personal responsibility.
“Bishop Oyedepo’s influence extends beyond the pulpit into education, publishing, leadership development and humanitarian service, with the Living Faith Church maintaining a significant international presence across Africa and other parts of the world.
“For over four decades of ministry, Bishop Oyedepo has become a prominent Nigerian voice on faith, leadership, integrity, education and human development, with his books and teachings reaching audiences across national and continental boundaries.”
The President further highlighted Oyedepo’s contributions to education and human-capital development through institutions including Covenant University and Landmark University, which he said have provided platforms for academic excellence, leadership development, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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“Bishop David Oyedepo has devoted decades to preaching faith, promoting integrity and encouraging excellence, while investing substantially in education and the development of human capacity. His commitment to building lives, institutions and communities has given his ministry a significant national and international footprint,” Tinubu said.
He also acknowledged social-development initiatives associated with Oyedepo’s ministry, including schools, healthcare facilities and humanitarian interventions, as well as the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need.
“I especially salute Bishop Oyedepo for the social-development initiatives, including schools, healthcare facilities, and humanitarian interventions, associated with his ministry and the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need,” the President said.
Tinubu prayed for continued wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace for the cleric as he advances the causes of faith, education, morality and human development.
“On this auspicious occasion of his 72nd birthday, I celebrate his life of service and pray that Almighty God will continue to grant him wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace as he advances the cause of faith, education, morality and human development.
“I wish Bishop Oyedepo many more years of fulfilment, good health and continued service to God and humanity,” President Tinubu said.
