Tinubu hailed Odukoya for his good works, with particular references to the education and health sectors
Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his condolences to the family, friends and congregants of the senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Taiwo Odukoya, who recently passed away.
Odukoya died in the United States of America on Monday, August 7 at the age of 67.
The president’s message was conveyed via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Tinubu in the statement sent his heartfelt condolences to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and associates of the highly revered religious leader.
He also praised the cleric for his teaching, outreach and good works, with particular references to the education and health sectors.
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He noted that Pastor Odukoya, while alive, supported the weak and vulnerable while also providing a platform for many to realise their dreams.
Tinubu further highlighted the importance of 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, in a statement, noted: “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.”
He also said he shared “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,” while sending his heartfelt condolences to “the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and associates of the highly revered religious leader, whose teaching, outreach and good work expanded the frontiers of charitable endeavour with particular respect to the education and health sectors.”
He went on to pray for the repose of his soul.