By Kazeem Waris
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday, describing his decades of ministry as a life devoted to faith, service and human development.
In a press statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said he joined the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Christian community and millions of the cleric’s admirers in celebrating the milestone.
The President commended 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 highlighted the cleric’s contributions to education and human-capital development through institutions including Covenant University and Landmark University.
According to the President, the institutions have provided platforms for academic excellence, leadership development, entrepreneurship and innovation.
“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,” Tinubu said.
He said Oyedepo had, for more than four decades, become a prominent Nigerian voice on faith, leadership, integrity, education and human development, with his books and teachings reaching audiences across Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
“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,” the President said.
Tinubu also commended the social-development initiatives associated with Oyedepo’s ministry, including schools, healthcare facilities and humanitarian interventions, as well as the educational support provided through the David Oyedepo Foundation.
“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,” he said.
The President described Oyedepo’s commitment to building lives and institutions as having given his ministry a significant national and international footprint.
Tinubu prayed for continued wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace for the cleric as he advances what the President described as 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,” Tinubu said.
He wished the Bishop many more years of fulfilment, good health and continued service to God and humanity.
