President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, who died in the United States of America on Monday.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President noted the late Pastor Odukoya’s contributions to the nation’s development, through his various interventions in the lives of some citizens.
While commiserating with his family, congregation, friends and the Church in the country, President Tinubu called for the sustenance of his legacies.
“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 endeavour 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 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,” the statement reads.