President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Bishop Mike Okonkwo, who turns 70 today, for his life-long commitment to the service of God and humanity.
In a congratulatory letter to the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), President Buhari praised the Bishop’s tireless dedication to his duty as the spiritual shepherd of many Nigerians and non-Nigerians.
“It gives me immense joy to felicitate with you as you clock the landmark age of 70 years.
“More than four decades of these 70 years have been dedicated to the work of God as a pastor and preacher.
“Our prayer is that God will give you longer life, strength and ability to serve Him for many more years,” President Buhari wrote.
The President wished Bishop Okonkwo, members of his family and The Redeemed Evangelical Mission a very happy celebration of his birthday.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, were at a thanksgiving service held for Okonkwo at TREM Headquarters, Gbagada, Lagos on Sunday.
Also present were Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode; former Prelate, Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Sunday Olamakinde; Archbishop Margaret Idahosa of the Church of God Mission International and other eminent personalities.
