President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday.
In a statement issued on September 27, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu joined the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Christian community and the bishop’s admirers in celebrating his contributions to faith, leadership and human development.
Tinubu commended Oyedepo’s emphasis on “integrity, discipline, diligence, responsibility and excellence,” describing these values as important to individuals, families, institutions and society.
The President also praised the bishop’s contributions to education and human-capital development through institutions including Covenant University and Landmark University.
“Bishop Oyedepo’s influence extends beyond the pulpit into education, publishing, leadership development and humanitarian service,” Tinubu said.
He added that Oyedepo’s ministry had maintained “a significant international presence across Africa and other parts of the world.”
Tinubu also acknowledged the bishop’s more than four decades of ministry, noting his influence in the areas of faith, leadership, integrity, education and human development.
“For over four decades of ministry, Bishop Oyedepo has become a prominent Nigerian voice on faith, leadership, integrity, education and human development,” the President said.
He further commended Oyedepo for investing in education and human capacity development, as well as supporting social-development initiatives.
“Bishop David Oyedepo has devoted decades to preaching faith, promoting integrity and encouraging excellence, while investing substantially in education and the development of human capacity,” Tinubu said.
The President also praised social-development initiatives associated with Oyedepo’s ministry, including schools, healthcare facilities and humanitarian interventions, as well as the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need.
“I especially salute Bishop Oyedepo for the social-development initiatives, including schools, healthcare facilities, and humanitarian interventions, associated with his ministry and the David Oyedepo Foundation’s support for education and people in need,” he said.
Tinubu prayed for continued wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace for the cleric as he advances what he described as the causes of faith, education, morality and human development.
“On this auspicious occasion of his 72nd birthday, I celebrate his life of service and pray that Almighty God will continue to grant him wisdom, strength, good health and renewed grace,” the President said.
“I wish Bishop Oyedepo many more years of fulfilment, good health and continued service to God and humanity,” Tinubu added.