Tinubu Salutes Oyedepo at 72, Commends His Contributions to Human Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday.
In a birthday message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu joined the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide and the Christian community in celebrating the cleric’s contributions to faith, leadership, education and human development.
The President acknowledged Bishop Oyedepo’s contributions to the moral and spiritual development of individuals and communities, particularly his emphasis on integrity, discipline, diligence, responsibility and excellence.
Tinubu also commended Oyedepo’s advocacy for values aimed at strengthening families, institutions and society, noting that his messages of hope, purpose and personal responsibility had resonated with people in Nigeria and beyond.
The President highlighted the Bishop’s contributions to education and human-capital development through institutions including Covenant University and Landmark University, which he said had provided platforms for academic excellence, leadership development, entrepreneurship and innovation.
According to Tinubu, Oyedepo’s influence extends beyond the pulpit to education, publishing, leadership development and humanitarian service, with the Living Faith Church maintaining an international presence across Africa and other parts of the world.
“Bishop David Oyedepo has devoted decades to preaching faith, promoting integrity and encouraging excellence, while investing substantially in education and the development of human capacity,” Tinubu said.
The President also commended social-development initiatives associated with Oyedepo’s ministry, including schools, healthcare facilities and humanitarian interventions, as well as the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need.
Tinubu prayed that God would continue to grant the Bishop wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace as he advances the causes of faith, education, morality and human development.
He wished Oyedepo “many more years of fulfilment, good health and continued service to God and humanity.”
