The former President of the Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo paid a visit to Festac Town, Amuwo-Odofin LGA,Lagos State as he enjoined First Baptist Church, Festac Town to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Speaking at the celebration service, The former President noted that
” it is only when we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ to the fullest and make more disciples, then we will not be defective. “
President Obasanjo stressed that while he was in prison, he was an evangelist and good disciple of Christ, hence he would continue to follow the path.
Gracing the celebration was also the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), Revd. Samson Ayokunle; the Executive Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Engr. Valentine Buraimoh and the immediate past Chairman of Amuwo Odofin LGA, Comrade Ayodele Adewale.
He gave credence to the illustrious pioneers of the Church, noting that they have done well in providing the Church a befitting edifice to worship God.
Comrade Adewale publicly reminded the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo that he was privileged to have followed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who gave him an opportunity to join the APC delegation prior to the 2014 general elections which included President Muhamadu Buhari, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Alhaji Baraje, Governor Rochas Okorocha, Governor El Rufai, Governor Ibikunle Amosu, former Governor Alimodu Sherif, Alhaji Muhamadu Gambo JImeta and several other APC chieftains to his Abeokuta Hilltop house to get his support for APC.