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Buhari Celebrates Ex-Foursquare General Overseer, Farombi, at 80

- Omololu Ogunmade

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday sent his warm greetings to the General Overseer Emeritus of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria and founder of the Refreshing Ministries Internatio­nal, Dr. Olu Farombi on today’s occassion of his 80th birthday.

According to his Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari joined the Christian community in Nigeria and abroad, family members, friends and Farombi’s co-workers in Christian fold in celebratin­g the grace of God “upon the life of His humble servant, which separated him early for a life of sacrifice, service and charity.”

According to Adesina, the president extolled Farombi’s loyalty and commitment to the preaching and teaching of the gospel, especially with the establishm­ent of the 10-year-old Refreshing Ministries Internatio­nal, which said inspired preachers across the world and provided trainings on best practices in spreading the love and truth of Jesus Christ.

Furthermor­e, he said Buhari affirmed that the prayers of the faithful and those of spiritual leaders in Nigeria, including Farombi, and the preaching of the undiluted word of God had immeasurab­ly contribute­d to the oneness of the country, “further appreciati­ng the former General Overseer for his love, wisdom and resourcefu­lness.”

He added that the president prayed that the almighty God would pour more grace upon His servant for longer life, good health and strength to continue serving both the nation and humanity.

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