President Buhari rejoices with Rev. Ositelu

President Muhammadu Buhari said he shares in the joy of elevation for The Church of the Lord (TCL) Worldwide with the election of Rev. Rufus Ositelu as President of the World Council of Churches (WCC) for Africa.

The president, in a congratulatory message by his spokesman on Thursday in Abuja, congratulated the Primate of TLC, Ositelu, who made history as the first African to lead the institution.

Ositelu is the first head of the Church in Nigeria to occupy the respected position of WCC President for Africa since it was formed in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 1948.

Buhari appreciated the delegates at the 11th WCC General Assembly on Sept. 5 in Karlsruhe Germany for the honour and recognition, after taking into consideration the Primate’s love for God, sacrifice for others and dedication to service of humanity, especially in Nigeria.

According to him, the election of Ositelu to the exalted and esteemed position further highlights the efforts in spreading the gospel of Christ, particularly in Nigeria.

He said Ositelu’s impact of the good work, had brought transformed many lives, lifted many homes, and shown the way of hope and righteousness for the fallen, desperate and hopeless.

Ositelu, who is the incumbent and fourth Primate of TCL Worldwide, was the former Vice President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN).

He has served successfully as a member of the WCC central committee – the highest decision-making body of the WCC.

The president prayed that the almighty God who has favored the Primate would grant him good health, strength, and wisdom to deliver on the mandate.