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Bishop David Oyedepo Founder of Living Faith Church Celebrates 71st Birthday
Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, marks his 71st birthday, and tributes are pouring in from across Nigeria and beyond. Born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, with roots in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Oyedepo has grown into one of Africa’s most influential Christian leaders. He is widely respected for his teachings, philanthropy, and contributions to education.
Raised in a family with both Muslim and Christian backgrounds, he found his path to Christianity at the age of 15. He later studied architecture at Kwara State Polytechnic before answering what he describes as a divine call in 1981. That vision led him to start what would become the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel, which has since grown into a global ministry with branches in many parts of the world.
Beyond the pulpit, Oyedepo has invested heavily in education. He established Covenant University and Landmark University, both of which rank among Nigeria’s leading private institutions. Through Dominion Publishing House, his books and teachings have reached millions across the world.
President Bola Tinubu joined many others in celebrating the cleric. He describes him as a man whose work in ministry, education, and humanitarian service continues to touch lives across the nation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to rumours claiming it has approved Adire as the new fabric for the NYSC uniform.
It can be recalled that the Federal Government recently announced plans to review the NYSC uniform, which sparked speculation online that Adire had already been selected as its replacement.
However, the government has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the new uniform.
“I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was simply to cite examples of some of the proposals that have been put forward in the course of our consultations. It was not an announcement that any particular fabric has been adopted or approved to replace the current NYSC uniform.”
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