President Bola Tinubu extends his warmest birthday greetings to a former Executive Governor of Rivers State, H.E. Sir (Dr.) Peter Odili, CON, as he marks his 75th birthday on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.
The President has also sent his goodwill and best wishes to Reverend Gabriel Olusoji Farombi, General Overseer Emeritus of the renowned Foursquare Church, as he marks his 85th birthday anniversary.
The President joins Odili’s family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating a life defined by remarkable accomplishments and an unwavering focus on human capacity development and political mentorship.
Recognizing Governor Odili’s longstanding commitment to public service through his mentorship of future leaders across Nigeria as well as his uncanny ability to galvanize diverse groups of people together to achieve common objectives, the President affirms that these qualities have distinguished him as a prominent leader and statesman.
President Tinubu applauds the former top contender for the highest office in the land for his pioneering role in advancing medical practice and education in the country, noting his establishment of the PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Rivers State, as well as the naming of a new Cancer and Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Treatment Center in his honour by immediate-past Rivers State Governor, H.E. Chief Nyesom Wike, CON.
As Governor Odili marks this special day surrounded by his loved ones, including his beloved wife of nearly 46 years and retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Odili, CFR, the President prays for divine blessings, renewed strength and good health upon the celebrant, enabling him to continue serving humanity with fervour in the years ahead.
Meanwhile, the President acknowledged the decades of meritorious service to God and humanity rendered by Reverend 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, President Tinubu noted that under the leadership of Reverend 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.
