By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
Intending Christian pilgrims from four states, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,on Wednesday in Amman, the capital of Jordan celebrated the first lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday anniversary.
The pilgrims, totaling 300 from the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), Taraba, Benue, Edo and Ondo states, cut a birthday cake in honor of the First Lady amid prayers for her and her husband, President Bola AhmedTinubu, including other leaders in the country.
The spiritual leader of the delegation, Bishop Dr. Raphael Nwankwo said that the reason behind the first lady’s celebration in the holy land was to uphold Nigeria and its leaders in prayers.
Nwankwo noted that owing to Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s vital role as the wife of the president in the governance of Nigeria, she deserves to be celebrated and also supported.
He called on Nigerians pray and support the nation’s present administration , noting that nation building is a collective responsibility of all Nigerians and not just for those in authority.
Earlier, the former Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN), Rev. Dr. Samson Jonah, who gave a brief sermon also led in prayers for the celebrant and the country in general.
Also, the Director FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Gloria Dandam who gave the toast for the celebrant, prayed that God empowers her to help her husband to achieve total transformation in the country.
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