By Kamil Opeyemi
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of founding pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya.
President Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale shared in the pain of loss with the family, friends and congregants of the Fountain of Life Church Senior Pastor Taiwo Odukoya who died at the of 67.
Tinubu sent his condolences also to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and associates of the religious leader over the loss.
He said that the deceased’s teaching, outreach and good work expanded the frontiers of charitable endeavour with particular respect to the education and health sectors.
The president applauded the contributions of Odukoya to the development of the country, supporting the weak and vulnerable while providing a platform for many to realise their dreams through the teaching of the word of faith.
Tinubu 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 prays for repose of the soul of the departed.