Buhari Celebrates Adeboye At 80, Recalls Encounter With RCCG Pastor In London

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye as he clocked 80 years.

Buhari’s congratulatory message to the renowned Christian clergy was contained in the statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Naija News reports

He commended Adeboye for his contribution to the peace building of the nation and his impactful educational and spiritual teachings in the service of God.

The President extended his message to the clergy’s wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, family members, friends, and relations.

In the birthday message, President Buhari recalled encounters with Adeboye during their private and public meetings.

Most remarkably, he recalls the visit when he was recuperating in London, in 2017, appreciating Pastor Adeboye’s warmth and friendliness.

According to him, the General Overseer turning 80 is with clear evidence of walking the path of a righteous, applauding his service to God and humanity.

Naija News reports that Pastor Adeboye turned 80 years old today, March 2, 2022.

The clergyman has since been receiving messages from across the globe as members of the RCCG, the Christian community, particularly clergymen in Nigeria and abroad, celebrates him differently on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

According to Adesina, “President Buhari felicitates with the wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, family members, friends, and relations as the General Overseer turns an octogenarian, with clear evidence of walking the path of a righteous man by dedicating his life to the service of God, and humanity.

“The President recalls his private and public meetings with the renowned preacher and teacher of the Bible over many years, most remarkably the visit when he was recuperating in London, 2017, appreciating Pastor Adeboye’s warmth and friendliness, which he also extends to leaders and others from all walks of life.”

On the cleric’s 80th birthday, Buhari said he believes Adeboye’s 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, which include many urban and rural roads.

He further saluted the focus of the RCCG leader on works of the Kingdom and peace for the nation, praying that his path will be like a shining light, with grace for good health and strength, Naija News reports.