Says Nobel laureate comrade in struggle for democracy
President Bola Tinubu has praised wife of General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Folu Adeboye, for her Christian virtues, devotion to her husband, the church and family values on the anniversary of her birthday.
Adeboye, who is reputed for her evangelical work with children, young people and the downtrodden, yesterday turned 75. Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, noted with admiration many of the outreach programmes of the RCCG targeted at rehabilitating drug addicts and the poor, spearheaded by Mrs. Adeboye.
“I celebrate this godly woman, Pastor Folu Adeboye, on the occasion of her 75th birthday. We are inspired by her devotion to the work of God, family values and the downtrodden among us. Mrs. Adeboye’s generosity of spirit and unflinching commitment to seeing that young people live value-guided life will continue to be a guide and beacon to many.
SIMILARLY, Tinubu showered encomiums on Nobel Laureate and elder statesman, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his 89th birthday, describing him as a veritable source of support, inspiration and encouragement.
The President, who described Soyinka as a brother and comrade in the struggle for restoration and entrenchment of democracy and good governance in Nigeria, commended him for his immense contributions to the nation’s development. He said: “Today, I celebrate Nobel Laureate, elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his attainment of 89 years.
“In the literary world, he remains a giant, an Iroko. His contributions to the struggle for restoration and institutionalisation of democracy and good governance in Nigeria are indelible.”
“Together, along with other activists, we fought for democracy under the aegis of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) at great risks to our personal lives.
“Soyinka remains a beacon and a source of inspiration and support to many of us.
“As he attains 89 today, we pray that God Almighty will grant him more years and strength so he can be around to witness the new Nigeria we are building in line with our agenda for a Renewed Hope for the country, where security, prosperity and economic development will reign supreme.”
