PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS DEATH OF PASTOR TAIWO ODUKOYA
By Aishat Momoh. O.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences on the death of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, who died on Monday in the United States of America.
The President highlighted the late Pastor Odukoya’s contributions to the nation’s development through his varied interventions in the lives of some individuals in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale.
President Tinubu urged for the preservation of his legacies while commiserating with his family, congregation, friends, and the Church in the country.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shares in the pain of loss with the family, friends and congregants of the Fountain of Life Church, over the passing of the Senior Pastor, Taiwo Odukoya, 67.
“President Tinubu sends his heartfelt condolences to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and associates of the highly revered religious leader, whose teaching, outreach and good work expanded the frontiers of charitable endeavor with particular respect to the education and health sectors.
“The President notes the worthy contributions of Pastor Odukoya, to the development of the country, supporting the weak and vulnerable while providing a platform for many to realize their dreams through the teaching of the word of faith.
“President Tinubu highlights the active sustenance of the outstanding legacies of the renowned clergyman by all who knew him, trusting that the Almighty God will continue to comfort the family.
“The President prays for repose of the soul of the departed.” the statement reads.