By; Sunday Ode, Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday congratulated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, as he turns 74 years on March 2, 2016.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, conveying Buhari’s felicitations said the President believed the revered Christian leader, who paid him a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa on February 16, 2016 and whom he had interacted with many times before, epitomized the virtues of honesty, peace, patience, contentment, humility and diligence, which, according to him, were the trademarks of a good believer.
“As a Christian leader, the President commends the relentless efforts, sacrifices and the grace of God upon the life of the General Overseer, who has over the years propagated the gospel around the world, organized large gathering of Christian worshipers and consistently counselled leaders and their citizens on living right before God.
“Besides preaching the gospel, President Buhari salutes the social and humanitarian interventions of the RCCG leader in providing health and educational services to complement the efforts of governments,” the statement noted.
It added that The President prayed that the Almighty God would grant Pastor Adeboye long life and more strength to carry on the good work.
