It was an array of very important personalities at INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos state when Primate Ayodele rounded off his annual thanksgiving programme tagged ’21 Days Of Unlimited Praise’ yesterday Sunday, 18th of February, 2024.
As early as 10am when the event started, there was already a high influx of dignitaries from different sectors including politics, traditional institutions, security agencies, religious organizations, international organizations, and many others.
Some of these dignitaries include the former president of Zambia, Edgar Lungu, Ekiti state governor represented by commissioner of special duties, Adeniyi Dolamu, Taraba state governor represented by the SGF, Chief Gebon Kataps, Abia state governor represented by Mr. Kenneth C. Ahia, SAN, The Ogoga of Ikere land, HRM Oba Samuel Adejimi Alagbado, Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi represented by HRM Oba Muraina Adebanjo Adedini, Ojora Of Ijoraland, HRM Oba Fatai Oyeyinka Aromire Oora represented by four chiefs, Aloro of Ogbon Iloro Ijebu-Ijesha, HRH Oba Jegede Idowu Ojuolape, Council of Chiefs, Ogoga Ikere Land, Chief Of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, represented by Brig. General Adetuyi, Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN OFR CFR, Professor Babajide Abidogun and several ambassadors including His Excellency Ambassador B. Ekpenyong, His Excellency Amb. Dr Anthony Chinedum, to mention but a few.
Beyond being an event to celebrate the grace of God in the ministry of Primate Ayodele and partly to commission his new cathedral, it was a moment of testimony about the man of God who has remained consistent in upholding the standards of the prophetic ministry.
The former president of Zambia who regretted his absence
through his representative described Primate Ayodele as a father and friend who
has been a source of strength to him. He congratulated him on the massive
occasion while extending prayers to the man of God. He also brought greetings
from the Zulu King, Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini who expressed his wish to
host the man of God in his palace.
‘’I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude and reference. This is not just a structure but of hope, house of prayer and a sanctuary
where souls are uplifted. I appreciate Primate Ayodele whose vision has helped
to achieve this; his grace, wisdom and all God has put in this.’’
‘’I recognize the exceptional contribution of members, The Lord that has started this will finish at the appropriate time. Primate Ayodele has been a father and a friend, He has been a source of strength to me. By God’s grace, I will be coming to visit you personally. Congratulations.’’
The Taraba state governor represented by SGF, Chief Kataps
described Primate Ayodele as a father to the state. He revealed that the state
will be commissioning a palliative market in a couple of weeks where the prices
of good items will be crashed just like Primate Ayodele has done twice in order
to reduce hardship.
‘’Primate Ayodele is a father to Taraba state. On behalf of
the state, we want to appreciate you and assure that we will always be part of
this church. In a couple of weeks, the government will also commission 2600
blocks of Kefas Palliative Market where the prices of food items will crash. We
will buy the goods and reduce the price for the people in order to reduce
hardship.’’
Also, the International Society Of Diplomats (ISD) led by His
Excellency Ambassador B. Ekpenyong decorated Primate Ayodele as a global
diplomat with a specially crafted artistic plaque in recognition of his global
impact in nation building. The society made it known that the man of God is the
first person to be presented with the phenomenal honour.
As it is known that the 21 days annual thanksgiving programme
has been all about philanthropic activities, the grand finale wasn’t any
different as Primate Ayodele engaged in massive empowerment programmes for
church members, community members, journalists, and others during the event to
the surprise of dignitaries.
The man of God started off his philanthropic acts for the day
with one of the guest artistes, Adeyinka Alaseyori whom he described as a very
humble person. Primate Ayodele explained to the crowd how the musician has
never charged him or collected a dime for her performances. To appreciate her
humility, the man of God handed her a cheque of N2.5 Million and promised her
an exotic jeep later in June this year.
Primate Ayodele, known for his philanthropy and support of
talented individuals, was deeply moved by Yinka Alaseyori’s humility and
respectful demeanor, especially in her interactions with others in the music
industry. In a statement, he mentioned that Yinka Alaseyori’s humility and
respectfulness has set herself apart as a shining example in the industry.
Continuing, Primate Ayodele laid the foundation for a low-cost
estate that will be sold to members of the church and community at very
subsidized prices upon completion. The groundbreaking activity was carried out
by the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Council of chiefs, Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN OFR
CFR, and the representative of Ekiti state governor.
The Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti appreciated Primate Ayodele for his
thoughts towards the needy and less privileged in the society. He explained
that the low-cost estate would be beneficial to the people of the community
especially at a time when it’s difficult to be home owners.
In his reaction, Chief Wole Olanipekun described Primate
Ayodele’s philanthropic activities as the true message of Christ to the church.
‘’My dear Primate, you are doing what the church should do.
There must be contiguity between the church and the people; this is the essence
of Christ’s message to us. We have gotten to a stage where the church shouldn’t
be declaring surplus yet members are poverty-stricken. God will bless and
honour you for what you are doing. Government cannot do it alone, people are
hungry, thirsty, homeless but you are easing their burdens with all of these.’’
Furthermore, Primate Ayodele gave out three cars to his
pastors and a veteran journalist, Mr. Tade Asifat, making it the 10th car the
man of God has given out since the beginning of his 2024 annual thanksgiving
programme.
Other philanthropic gestures at the grand finale include
Payment of JAMB forms, scholarships for tertiary education, distribution of
glasses, presentation of home equipment like refrigerators, hair dryers,
industrial machines, health support empowerments, gifting of medications, to
mention but a few.
Primate Ayodele’s 21 days of unlimited praise started on
January 29 with visits to schools, police stations, hospitals, and houses of church
members. The man of God has commissioned a sophisticated bakery where bread
will be sold at a subsidised rate, an ultra-modern healthcare centre where church
and community members will have access to quality healthcare services, laid the
foundation of a mosque building, given out ten cars, ten tricycles, to mention
but a few.
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