A few days ago, the Senior Pastor of the Trinity House Church, Ituah Ighodalo, celebrated his 60th birthday amidst an outpouring of emotions. During the well-attended diamond jubilee celebration by the society’s crème, the revered cleric spared some moments for his late wife, Ibidun, who passed on nearly nine months ago.
Speaking at the occasion, which held at his famous Trinity House Church, Lekki, Lagos, he was quoted as saying that, “This was not how my late wife, Ibidun, had wanted to plan my 60th birthday. However, I give thanks to the Almighty God for His grace and mercy.”
In his sermon at the birthday party, which was organised in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols, Pastor Niyi Akenzua eulogised Ighodalo, saying he is “a man with a big heart, who has helped so many less privileged homes.”
Also, in his speech, Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, was reported to have said that he attended the event because of “Ighodalo’s life of worth as a servant of God,” while his wife, Bamidele, praised the celebrator for his kindness. In the same vein, the wife of Edo governor, Betsy Obaseki, thanked God for giving Nigeria a man of Ighodalo’s calibre.
Other dignitaries at the event were Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Dr Babatunde Fowler and wife; former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; Sen. Tolu Odebiyi; Olori Ladun Sijuwade; Princess Folake St. Mathew-Daniel; Mrs Funmi Teller; Mr Jimi Agbaje and wife; Mr Chike Ogeah; Pastor Femi Faseru; Olufunke Amosun; Gboyega and Bukola Adewuyi; Oba Gbolahan Lawal and his wife, Olori Maryam.
