President Muhammadu Buhari has joined friends and associates of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye in celebrating him on his 80th birthday.
He said the Pastor of one of the biggest Pentecostal churches in the world deserves recognition and celebration for his good works and integrity.
In a statement that was personally signed by the President, Buhari congratulated the wife, Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye, and all the children and grand children for the iconic leader.
He recalled his private meeting with the religious leader in 2017, adding that he has enjoyed his friendship and support all through his administration of the country.
The statement reads:
I join members of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and the Christian community, to celebrate with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on his 80th birthday, today March 2, 2022.
I especially rejoice with his beloved wife, Pastor Foluke Adenike Adeboye, and the entire Adeboye family, and join them in gratitude to God as the respected General Overseer turns an octogenarian.
I recall my private and public meetings with Pastor Adeboye over many years, most remarkably his visit to me when I was recuperating in London, in August 2017. I deeply appreciate Pastor Adeboye’s warmth and friendliness, which I have been personally privileged to enjoy.
His contributions to the betterment of Nigeria and other countries stand out clearly as testimonies of his divine calling, impacting greatly on education, health and infrastructural development.
I salute his dedication and service to God, to Nigeria, and to humanity, and it is my prayer that the Almighty God will continue to bless him with good health and strength, and many more years of impact.