Adeboye: Celebrating 80 Years of Excellence

The measure of a man is not how far he comes in life but how well. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has not just come very far in life, he has also done well. Today, he is celebrating 80 years on earth. That is not a mean feat, considering his achievements over the years.

Background

Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942 in Osun State, Nigeria. In 1956, he started his education at Ilesha Grammar School, Ilesha, Osun State. He bagged a BSc in Mathematics at University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1967. In 1975, he got his Master’s degree in Hydrodynamics from University of Lagos. Also, he bagged a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from the University of Lagos in 1975. He holds a position as Professor of Mathematics at University of Lagos. He is married to Pastor Folu Adeboye and they are blessed with children.

Ministry

Adeboye joined RCCG in 1973, serving as an interpreter in the church. Two years later, the then General Overseer, late Pa. Josiah Akindayomi ordained him a pastor in the church. In 1981, he became the General Overseer. The church has grown in leaps and bounds since the emergence of Adeboye as its leader 41 years ago. The messages of the renowned cleric centers on holiness, faith, hope, love and prosperity.

Humanitarian works

Over the years, Adeboye has demonstrated commitment and support to the masses in various ways. In April, 2020, he donated 8,000 hand sanitizers, 8,000 surgical face masks and 200,000 hand gloves to the Lagos State government. This was to support in equipping medical staff with necessary protective gears to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Also, in February 2022, Adeboye inaugurated The Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Centre at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja and at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. These donations were part of the efforts of the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the church, His Love Foundation.

Birthday Wishes

President Muhammadu Buhari said, “I join members of Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Christian Community to celebrate with Pastor Enoch Adeboye on 80th birthday. I recall my private and public meetings with him over many years. Most remarkably, his visit to me when I was recuperating in London in August 2017. I appreciate his warmth and friendliness which I have been personally privileged to enjoy.

“His contributions to the betterment of Nigeria and other countries stand out clearly. I salute his dedication to God, Nigeria, and to humanity…”

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also penned down a lengthy note in honor of Adeboye. He said, “Dolapo (his wife) and I are honored to write this tribute to Daddy on his 80th birthday. His impeccable integrity, courage, deep love for God… are the most persuasive evangelical message to all… We are extremely proud that this man of extraordinary faith and humility is one we can call our daddy…”

Similarly, Bishop David Oyedepo wrote, “Happy 80th birthday to a father, mentor, leader, teacher, a man of generational impact and so much more. We celebrate God’s grace upon your life…”

Adeboye has laid his footprints on the sands of time. His works are remarkable and it is proof there is a reward for service and dedication to one’s goals.

The NRTC family wishes Pastor Adeboye a happy 80th birthday!