Tinubu Celebrates Kumuyi's 85th Birthday and Impact

On June 6, 2023, Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, celebrated Pastor William Kumuyi's 85th birthday, acknowledging him as a remarkable man of God and a significant figure in the Christian community. In a statement signed by his special adviser on strategic communications, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Kumuyi for his unwavering faith and dedication, which have shaped influential Christian ministry in Nigeria for over five decades.

The President noted that Kumuyi's Deeper Christian Life Ministry has made a profound impact on families and leadership, transforming lives and restoring families while inspiring leaders and strengthening the faith of millions. Tinubu emphasized that Kumuyi's voice reaches beyond church walls and national borders, providing hope and guidance to many.

He also prayed for Kumuyi's continued health and divine strength. Kumuyi, born on June 6, 1941, in Erin Ijesha, Osun State, founded the Deeper Life Bible Church in 1973, which has grown to become one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in Africa, with congregations in 150 countries.