By Peter Jonah
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, felicitated with the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel International, Dr David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 69th birthday.
“The lifestyle of the Bishop, reflected in his teachings on love, peace, prosperity, faith and wisdom, remain exemplary,” Tinubu said in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
In the statement titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Bishop David Oyedepo at 69,’ the Nigerian leader affirmed that the words and works of wisdom demonstrated by the visionary gospel leader resonates within and beyond Nigeria.
This, he noted, impacts greatly on the economy in the areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, banking, publishing and transportation.
He also acknowledged the great strides of Bishop Oyedepo in pursuing personal, intellectual and spiritual development for humanity, while encouraging many to grow through the practical teaching of the Word of Faith with remarkable results in the expansion of the ministry.
Tinubu also applauded the Bishop’s dedication to building lasting institutions and a God-fearing generation speaks of his unequivocal commitment to God.
“The President prays that the Almighty God will continue to fortify and multiply His grace on Bishop Oyedepo and his family,” the statement concluded.
Bishop Oyedepo was born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, Osun State
