*Greets veteran journalist, Ray Ekpu on his 75th birthday
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the General Overseer Emeritus of the Foursquare Church, Reverend Gabriel Olusoji Farombi as he marks his 85th birthday.
The president, in a statement issued yesterday, by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, acknowledged the decades of meritorious service to God and humanity rendered by Farombi as a foremost Minister of the gospel and his 15 fruitful years as the General Overseer of Foursquare Church in Nigeria.
Commending his outstanding contributions to the spread and growth of Christianity in Nigeria, Tinubu noted that under the leadership of Farombi, Foursquare’s missionary work has made wide-ranging and positive impact on the lives of many Nigerians.
“On this special day, I congratulate Reverend Gabriel Olusoji Farombi for attaining the graceful age of 85 years. I commend this great Nigerian and esteemed senior citizen for his steadfastness and dedication to the work of God, where he excelled exceedingly as the leader of Foursquare Church in Nigeria for 15 years.
“We are proud of the significant and indelible impact that Reverend Farombi has made in the lives of countless Nigerians as a leader and preacher. I pray for greater grace and good health for more years of service to God and mankind,” the president prayed.
Tinubu also yesterday, sent a warm message of goodwill and felicitations to veteran journalist and celebrated columnist, Mr. Ray Ekpu, on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
The president described Ekpu’s life as one that was synonymous with the struggle for freedom, democracy and the entrenchment of good governance in Nigeria.
He said: “I join friends, family and admirers of the veteran journalist and respected columnist, Mr. Ray Ekpu, in celebrating his purposeful life as he marks his 75th birthday.
“In a career spanning over 50 years in the Nigerian media landscape, Mr. Ekpu has consistently demonstrated a dogged commitment to progressive ideals.
“His pen has been deployed to the service of society through frank, analytical and engaging commentary that is uniquely characterised by his beautiful prose.
“As he marks his 75th birthday, I send my heartfelt congratulations to this doyen of journalism on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria.”
