Adetiloye: Nigeria has lost a Great Man of God – Jonathan

Posted by admin Latest Politics Friday, December 14th, 2012

President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the family of
the former Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion),
Archbishop Joseph Abiodun Adetiloye and the entire Anglican
Communion on the death of the patriarch earlier today.

In a condolence message, President Jonathan described late
Archbishop Adetiloye as a great man of God who would be missed
not only by members of the Anglican Communion, but all Nigerians.

The President noted that Archbishop Adetiloye will be long
remembered for his zeal and passion for evangelism and planting of
churches and his interest in not only the spiritual life of church
members but also their education, health and economic well-being.

Eulogizing him further, President Jonathan said that the former
Primate lived a good life devoted to unconditional service of God
and humanity.

Recalling the notable achievements of the late Primate, especially
his promotion of religious tolerance in the country, President
Jonathan said that Archbishop Adetiloye whose tenure coincided
with military rule in Nigeria, exhibited immense courage in his robust
interventions in national discourses as he spoke forcefully against
undemocratic governance.

He prayed that Almighty God would grant the soul of the revered
Archbishop eternal rest.
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