President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Superintending Pastor of Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a true man of God.
By Uchenna Eletuo
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Superintending Pastor of Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a true man of God.
The president made the remarks at Bakare’s 70th birthday celebration held at CGCC in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos on Monday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bakare turned 70 on Nov. 11, to the delight of his followers and many Nigerians.
Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, noted that Bakare’s national leadership role was worthy of celebration.
He said that the cleric had remained a beacon of inspiration to the present generation and, therefore, deserved all the commendations and accolades.
“It gives me great joy celebrating a man whose life has continued to inspire many to patriotism and humane disposition toward others.
“Bakare is an advocate of truth whose stance on national issues has remained forthright.
“I celebrate your distinguished career on and off the pulpit and your relentlessness for a better Nigerian society,” he said
Tinubu thanked God for the gift of life for Bakare, prayed to God to fill his life with joy, good health and continued service to the country.
“At the end of your sojourn on earth, may you be among those angels that will be welcomed into the kingdom of the Lord that you served,” he said.(NAN)
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