....says Inter-tribal marriage’ll promote unity in Nigeria
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has congratulated wife of the founder, Victory Life Bible Church, Rev. Mrs. Fola Achudume on attaining the golden age of 50.
Governor Amosun who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa described Mrs. Achudume as a teacher and preacher, whose significant achievements in the service to the Lord was a blessing to the state.
Amosun added, Mrs. Achudume remain pillar of support to her husband, Rev. Lawrence Achudume, saying many souls in the state have been touched positively through mentorship.
“I am here in two capacity. I came to represent the State governor, and I am here as a friend of the Achudume’s family.
“I am aware that many souls have been touched positively, through your ministration, mentorship and your pet projects. Indeed, you have proven to be a strong pillar and a dependable ally to your husband and his service in Lord’s vineyard’
“I join you, your husband and your entire family in celebrating this milestone age and in giving thanks to Almighty God for His Grace and benevolence on your life. It is my prayers that the good Lord will continue to preserve and strengthen you to render more selfless service to God and mankind”, governor Amosun said.
Similarly, the Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel while speaking at the ceremony appreciated God’s love for the celebrant, who he described as a woman of great virtues, and commended her as a good mother.
The Governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Rev. Daniel Akwatang, pointed out that the celebrator is a pillar of support for her husband, and enjoined guests to also emulate her kind heartedness.
In her own remarks, the Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs.) Alaba Lawson while congratulating Mrs. Achudume said she is pleased in joining her in giving glory to the Almighty for the wonderful happiness and blessed five decades that she has spent.
“You have been a shinning beacon as a moral force for good countless others and you help to build and stabilize many homes and lives. I know that this can sometimes be a thankless work. However, I have deep confidence that Jehovah God will equally reward you in secret.
“I pray that may you continue to find favour in the eyes of the Almighty. I also pray that the loyal love of Jehovah, the God of mercies never depart from you and your entire household in Jesus name. More grease to your elbow”, Lawson said.
Also, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ogun State Chapter in a congratulatory message said the celebrator is an all time valuable asset to the Lord, describing her as a jewel of inestimable value that runs into perpetuality, a valuable mother to both biological and spiritual children.
The Chairman of the Association, Bishop Tunde Akin-Akinsanya while felicitating with Achudume noted that, ’the human science tell us that to be 50 is a golden and that gold is a precious metal used in jewelry to determine and enhance value, aesthetics, decoration and also a guilt-edge security that guarantees world’s strongest currencies’
He emphasized that the celebrant is a confidant wife and friend to her amiable husband, and anointed partner in the Ministry to ensure that the God given vision of her husband is built according to the Lord’s pattern.
“She is a standard bearer of womanhood both in ministry and the society at large. A bridge builder across the divides of culture and tribes and a mediator between the flaming apostolic function of her husband and all or any that are aggrieved”.
Highlight of the colourful event, was the presentation of brand new 2018 model EX 460 Class Lexus Jeep to the birthday girl from her husband, Apostle Lawrence Achudume.
Dignitaries who attended the colourful event held at D-Marque Victory Plaza located along Moshood-Abiola Way, Abeokuta, Ogun State include; clerics, Government representatives, traditional rulers, journalists, captain of industries and professional bodies among others
Inter-tribal marriage’ll promote unity in Nigeria, Fola Achudume
Meanwhile, Rev. Fola Achudume, has canvassed more inter tribal marriages among Nigerians, adding that it will promote peace as well as unite the multi ethnic groups in the country.
She spoke on the sideline of her 50th birthday, warning those fanning embers of disunity in the country to desist.
Folake hails from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, while her spouse, Lawrence, hails from Ukwani Local Government Area of Delta State.
The couple, who lead the VLBC, met during their National Youth Service Corps days in Kaduna in 1991. They got married in November 1992 and are blessed with four children.
“More inter tribal marriages will make break-up of Nigeria an effort in futility by those beating the drums of war. There are many Nigerians who are married to one another across the country, what will be their lot? What becomes of a Yoruba lady married to an Hausa man and vice versa, or an Igbo man, as narrated in the award winning novel, “Toads for Super” by Chukwuemeka Ike.
“Those canvassing break-up of Nigeria should think well, they should think of the consequences. Let us promote peace and unity. I believe there is a purpose for God to have put all tribes under an entity called Nigeria,”she said.
Mrs. Achudume expressed gratitude to God for taking her so far in life, as well as count her worthy of marking the milestone.
“I thank God for counting me worthy of being alive today, to celebrate my Golden Jubilee birthday. It is by His grace that I’m what I am, not by my might or power, but by His grace.”
The public speaking expert and marriage counsellor warned ladies to look beyond material possession of their spouse, adding that someone who does not have today may have tomorrow.
“When we were courting as friends, if I had laid emphasis on his material possession, may be we would not have got married. But, then, I saw and still see in him passion and love for God, which are more than anything else in life.”
On her marriage, she said: “The journey has been challenging, but worthwhile. I thank God for my life, my husband and the entire family members. I have realised that there is abundant and everlasting joy for those who believe and serve God devotedly
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