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President Tinubu mourns Pastor Taiwo Odukoya

“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.”

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President Bola Tinubu Tuesday evening mourned the passing of the Senior Pastor, Fountain of Life Church, Taiwo Odukoya.

A statement signed by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that Tinubu described the late Odukoya as a man whose teachings expanded the frontiers of charitable endeavours with particular respect to the education and health sectors.

“President Tinubu sends 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.

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“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 realise 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.”

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Odukoya, 67, passed on Monday, August 7, 2023, in the United States of America, a statement by his church said on Tuesday.

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