Buhari congratulates Bishop Okonkwo on 70th birthday

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Bishop Mike Okonkwo’s life-long commitment to the service of God and humanity.

In a congratulatory letter to the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) on the occasion of his 70^th birthday anniversary, 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.