Buhari extols Kumuyi’s contributions at 81

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the contributions of General-Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W. F Kumuyi, to the spiritual and moral development of the country.

The President expressed the appreciation while celebrating Kumuyi’s 81st birthday anniversary in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday.

Buhari extolled his dedication to soul winning, preaching of the gospel and counselling, the efforts which he said havd led to many changed lives.

He, however, prayed God would continue to strengthen the clergyman in good health.

“President Muhammadu Buhari joins Christians and Christian leaders all over Nigeria and beyond to celebrate with Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, on his 81st birthday, June 6, 2022.

“President Buhari felicitates with the General Superintendent on the auspicious occasion, extolling him for his dedication to soul winning, preaching of the gospel and counselling, which has transformed many lives, and left an indelible mark on the growth of the nation.

“The President notes the contributions of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, which started as a Bible study group by Pastor Kumuyi, who was then a lecturer, to the spiritual and moral development of the country, with testimonies in education, health, roads, water supply and provision of scholarships to the less privileged.

“President Buhari shares the joy of another age with the octogenarian, his wife, Esther, other family members and friends, while acknowledging the inspiring influence of the many books of the Christian leader, especially the devotionals.

“The President prays that the Almighty God will continue to strengthen Pastor Kumuyi and his family in good health and wisdom,” the statement reads.