Pastor Adeboye is God’s precious gift to Nigeria – Ambode

Pastor Adeboye is God’s precious gift to Nigeria – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday described the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide , Pastor Enoch Adeboye , as God ’ s precious gift to Nigeria .
Pastor Adeboye clocks 75 on Thursday , March 2 , 2017 , and the Governor in a congratulatory message described the soft - spoken cleric as a minister of God who has over the years exhibited an unrivalled passion for expanding the work of God and humanity at large .
Governor Ambode said that aside from the fact that Pastor Adeboye has distinguished himself as one of the most revered clerics in Nigeria ’ s Christendom, he is a father figure to millions of people across the world due to his virtues of honesty, peace , patience , contentment , humility and diligence.
“ Pastor Adeboye is no doubt a man of many parts . His simple life of transparency , openness, truth and grace make him one outstanding personality worthy of reference , ” Ambode said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary , Mr Habib Aruna .
“ He is indeed God ’ s precious gift to the nation. It is indeed the mercies of God that have kept him waxing stronger and ageing with grace .
“ For many of us who had the privilege of being taught and nurtured by Pastor Adeboye , we were always motivated by the way he delivered the Word in his unique and eloquent manner.
“ Even at 75 , he is still carrying on strong and spreading the gospel of Christ at every given opportunity . ”
Governor Ambode , while wishing him a happy 75 th birthday , also prayed that the Almighty God will grant Pastor Adeboye long life and more strength to continue to be a role model to the body of Christ .

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