Pastor Enoch Adeboye, GO of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the General-Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye for his dedication to the service of God.
The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, recalled an interaction he had with the pastor of one of the largest Christian congregations in the world, noting his kindness, warmth and ability to always see the goodness in others.
“President Muhammadu Buhari joins the Christian community in celebrating General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye at 78, saluting his dedication to God, welfare of the church and consistency in preaching and living the gospel for many years.
“The President felicitates with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, members of Pastor Adeboye’s family, which includes many spiritual children, within and outside the country, and his associates, commending the positive influence the preacher has had on the country and its citizens, with a wide network that hugely impacts on education, infrastructure and health.
“President Buhari notes, with delight, the extensive contributions of Pastor Adeboye to the growth of the country, especially his forthrightness in telling the truth to leaders, regular mobilization of members of his church to civic responsibilities and relentless courage in taking the gospel to every part of Nigeria, and almost every country in the world.
“As the General Overseer turns 78, the President recalls his interactions with the pastor over many years, underscoring his warmth, kindness and commitment to seeing the good in others, while vigorously pursuing the divine vision of creating an enabling environment for worship and living the teachings of the Bible,” the statement said.