The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described Pastor Enoch Adeboye as a man divinely chosen by God to lead the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Dr.
Obasa, who said this in a message congratulating Adeboye on his 80th
birthday on Tuesday, added that the Pastor’s leadership style has
resulted in massive growth, progess and expansion of the church making
him one of the most popular religious leaders across the globe.
The
Speaker also thanked the General Overseer for his advice to leaders,
encouragements and contributions to the efforts to have a peaceful
Nigeria.
“We thank God for picking you to lead
the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Today, like always, there is no
doubting the fact that you were truly and divinely chosen to lead His
flock,” he said.
Read the full Congratulatory message below:
Tribute To Pastor Adeboye At 80
Your
humility, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, respected man of God and General
Overseer of one of the largest churches in the world, is topnotch.
As
you clock 80, I want to say it is only God that could have blessed you
with such an age and agility. Many people would hardly believe that you
are already 80. Your physical strength remains. I have never seen you
read the Bible or any other material with difficulty, your gait confirms
your strength. This proves Gods words that He would bless those He
would bless. It also reminds of how God blessed Moses in Deuteronomy
34:7 to the extent that even at 120, his eyes were not dim and his
vitality never waned. Dear Pastor Adeboye, you are blessed!
Thank
you for being a foster father to a lot of Nigerians. Thank you for
adding your voice at all times when issues that need your fatherly
advice or words of wisdom arise. Your contributions to the efforts at
having a peaceful Nigeria cannot be over-emphasised. We follow your
teachings, we hear your appraisal and words of encouragement.
We
thank God for picking you to lead the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Today, like always, there is no doubting the fact that you were truly
and divinely chosen to lead His flock. The growth, progress and
expansion of Gods work across the globe with you being the head of the
RCCG are attestations to your effectiveness as a religious leader. There
is no way religious leaders would be listed globally without your name
in a prominent position. And to many clergymen in Nigeria, you remain a
father figure, a teacher and inspiration.
You
have been a source of encouragement to us in Lagos State. We thank you
for always praying for us and for your wise counsels. We appreciate your
time because you are always there whenever we need you.
Your
attainment of 80 years on earth is significant in the sense that it
proves God’s love for you and for us who gain from your tutelage.
On
behalf of my family, colleagues and staff of the Lagos State House of
Assembly, I celebrate you on this special occasion of your 80th
birthday. I also pray that God bless you with more wisdom, divine health
and protection so that you can continue to be of service to Him and
humanity, amen.
Congratulations sir!
Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa
Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly.