Bishop David Oyedepo has payed Pastor Taiwo Odukoya a condolence visit after the death of his second wife on Wednesday
The Founder and President of the Living Faith Church, better known as Winners’ Chapel, paid a visit to the clergyman at his Lagos home, accompanied by his wife, Faith Oyedepo, and the church’s First Vice President, Bishop David Abioye, among others.
Triumphant Christian Centre’s Reverend, Samuel Olubiyo also accompanied Bishop Oyedepo and shared photos of the visit on his social media page.
Oyedepo’s visit is coming amid a torrent of tributes from high-profile personalities, family members, clerics, members of The Fountain of Life Church, and Christians from the country and beyond.
In a message, President Muhammadu Buhari condoled with the preacher, TFOLC, and the Christian community over the development and prayed to God to comfort and bring succour to the clergyman.
“Sad, Quite Touching”
A statement issued by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina described Nomthi’s death as “sad and quite touching” and urged Pastor Odukoya “to bear the adversity with equanimity, being convinced that nothing could have happened without the knowledge and permission of Almighty God.
“The President prays strength for all who mourn the departed, asking God to give them the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Bishop David Abioye was also among those who accompanied Bishop Oyedepo. Source: Facebook/Pastor Samuel Olubiyi.
Pastor Tolu Ijogun-Odukoya, a stepdaughter to the late Nomthi Odukoya, also took to social media to mourn the South African-born Simangele.
“Aunty Nom… You were such a beautiful light, an authentic Christian, and a Woman that truly loved God,” the singer wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “You were such a fighter; Cancer didn’t win; God wanted you all to Himself and called you home.
“To say we will miss you is an understatement. Thank you for Tim-Tim and Jom-Jom.
“Thank you for loving my Dad the way you did. No more Pain Aunty Nom, rest in the bosom of our Lord till we meet again to part no more… Good night, Aunty Nom.”
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