Adeboye At 76: He Has Been Very Friendly, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged the friendly attribute of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, as he marks his 76th birthday on Friday March 2, 2018.

Speaking in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari extended warm felicitations to the family and friends of the highly revered preacher and teacher of the word of God under whose leadership, since 1981, the church has grown to become one of the largest
congregations in the world, with parishes in almost all countries.

The President also affirmed that the exemplary leadership provided by the servant of God has resulted in an exponential growth of the church, which directly translates into development of infrastructure, building of educational and health institutions, as well as vocational centres that have created a means of livelihood for many Nigerians.

Buhari commended Pastor Adeboye’s warmth and friendliness, recalling his visits to the State House, and most significantly, the historic visit in London when he was on medical vacation.

It will be recalled that it was just few days after Adeboye’s visit to Buhari in the UK that the President returned from his over 100 days medical trip after much anticipation about his health from Nigerians.

The President believes Adeboye has planted seeds of the gospel that posterity will always remember, especially his divinely inspired dream of ensuring that there will be a church within every walking distance in
the country.

The President extols Adeboye for his humility, focus, discipline and sacrificial spirit of giving up his personal comfort, career and dreams, to take up the higher call of leading the Lord’s flock.

Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant the church leader longer life, good health and more strength to propagate the word of God