PICTORIAL: Glamour as Oyedepo celebrates 70th birthday in style

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo’s 70th birthday celebration was a grand affair, bringing together prominent men and women of God, public officials, and other dignitaries from across Nigeria.

Oyedepo was honoured at his church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State.

The impressive guest list included former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Pastor E. A Adeboye and Pastor Mrs Fola Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Archbishop Margaret Idahosa of Church of God Mission International; Bishop Mike Okonkwo of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Reverend Sam Aboyeji, Pastors David and Peace Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries, Pastors Paul and Becky Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Bishop FEB Idahosa, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Pastor Korede Komaiya, Pastor Yemi Davids, Pastor Sam Olubiyo, Pastor Shola Osunmakinde, Pastor Victor Abugo from Germany, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Pastor Jerry Eze, and Pastor Godman Akinlabi amongst others.
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Also, Governors Abiodun Dapo of Ogun State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta were in attendance, along with Senator Gbenga Daniel and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.
The Olomu of Omu Aran, High Chiefs of the Olota Of Ota, Professor Jerry Gana, members of the Senate, and House of Representatives were also present.
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Pastor Adeboye and his wife extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Oyedepo, praising his dedication to the ministry and impact on countless lives and his role in expanding God’s Kingdom.

The Adeboyes also prayed for God’s continued grace and strength upon Oyedepo as he entered a new decade of service.
President Bola Tinubu also commended Oyedepo’s legacy in grooming leaders and his church’s significant contributions to education, health, and entrepreneurship.
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He noted Oyedepo and his church’s remarkable impact on millions through educational and health institutions, as well as his entrepreneurial spirit which reawakened a new movement for growth in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Similarly, Abiodun described Oyedepo as a religious leader whose teachings have brought millions closer to God and fostered a spirit of empowerment and resilience
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Idahosa, wife of the late Bishop Benson Idahosa, delivered a heartfelt tribute, thanking Oyedepo for his unwavering support over the years.

“Since my husband’s passing 26 years ago, Bishop Oyedepo has stood by me, my children, and our ministry. Your spiritual lineage is vast, and my children are among those you’ve guided with the word of faith,” she said.
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Oyedepo received a Rolls Royce Cullinan and a generous donation of one billion naira from one of his sons towards feeding over 50,000 people at Canaanland during the celebration.