President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Bishop David
Oyedepo, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church
Worldwide, on his contributions to education in Nigeria.
The president made this commendation while
congratulating Oyedepo on his 60th birthday on Friday,
27 September, 2014, through a statement released by his
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati.
According to the statement, Jonathan stated that the
cleric’s “massive accomplishments as a devoted servant of
God’’ made his life worthy of celebration.
Bishop Oyedepo
“I write on behalf of my family, the Government and people of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to rejoice with you as you
mark your milestone 60th birthday anniversary.
“Yours is, indeed, a life truly worthy of celebration. You have
attained lofty heights not just as an accomplished selfless
servant of God, but also in the committed service of
community, country, and our common humanity.
“You have not only committed to giving your all in pursuit of
the massively impactful propagation of the Word, you have
also embraced the cause of providing quality education for
our children.
“As the almighty God continues to bless you with robust
health and many more years of happiness, uncommon
accomplishment, and fulfilling service, It is my prayer that
you will continue to partner with us in our quest to reposition
Nigeria for peace, progress and prosperity,” the statement
read.
Oyedepo, affectionately called “Papa” by members of his
congregation, is reported to be the richest pastor in
Nigeria.
The cleric is a Christian author, preacher, the founder and
presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church World Wide, also
known as Winners’ Chapel, and its affiliated international
churches known as Winners Chapel International, with
headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Oyedepo is the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle, a
50,000 seat church auditorium, reported to be the largest
church auditorium in the world by the Guinness Book of
Records.
He has been seen as one of the pioneers of the Christian
charismatic movement in Africa and also referred to as
one of the most powerful preachers in Nigeria.
Oyedepo is the Chancellor of Covenant University and
Landmark University.
Oyedepo, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church
Worldwide, on his contributions to education in Nigeria.
The president made this commendation while
congratulating Oyedepo on his 60th birthday on Friday,
27 September, 2014, through a statement released by his
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati.
According to the statement, Jonathan stated that the
cleric’s “massive accomplishments as a devoted servant of
God’’ made his life worthy of celebration.
Bishop Oyedepo
“I write on behalf of my family, the Government and people of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to rejoice with you as you
mark your milestone 60th birthday anniversary.
“Yours is, indeed, a life truly worthy of celebration. You have
attained lofty heights not just as an accomplished selfless
servant of God, but also in the committed service of
community, country, and our common humanity.
“You have not only committed to giving your all in pursuit of
the massively impactful propagation of the Word, you have
also embraced the cause of providing quality education for
our children.
“As the almighty God continues to bless you with robust
health and many more years of happiness, uncommon
accomplishment, and fulfilling service, It is my prayer that
you will continue to partner with us in our quest to reposition
Nigeria for peace, progress and prosperity,” the statement
read.
Oyedepo, affectionately called “Papa” by members of his
congregation, is reported to be the richest pastor in
Nigeria.
The cleric is a Christian author, preacher, the founder and
presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church World Wide, also
known as Winners’ Chapel, and its affiliated international
churches known as Winners Chapel International, with
headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Oyedepo is the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle, a
50,000 seat church auditorium, reported to be the largest
church auditorium in the world by the Guinness Book of
Records.
He has been seen as one of the pioneers of the Christian
charismatic movement in Africa and also referred to as
one of the most powerful preachers in Nigeria.
Oyedepo is the Chancellor of Covenant University and
Landmark University.
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