Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has felicitated the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Nigeria, David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Sanwo-Olu described the cleric as an epitome of honesty, dedication and service.
The governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, September 26.
The statement reads: “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Nigeria, Bishop David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
“Bishop Oyedepo is a respected international cleric, who has made a positive impact in his generation, not only in Nigeria but the entire world through his ministry and philanthropic gestures.
“Bishop Oyedepo is indeed a man of faith, and his commitment to God’s vineyard and teachings on faith-based biblical principles have changed many lives, especially those of his followers, positively.
“As Bishop Oyedepo joins the league of Septuagenarians, it is our prayer that the Almighty God will grant him more grace and strength to continue to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, minister to the poor and the broken, and proclaim liberty to the captives.
“God will continue to grant Bishop Oyedepo good health to enable him to render more service to God’s kingdom, body of Christ, and humanity. He will continue to enjoy God’s manifold blessings and everlasting goodness. Amen.”