Bishop John Osa-Oni of Vineyard Christian
Ministries, Lagos wants Nigerians to celebrate their former leaders who left good legacies for the coming generations to emulate. Osa-Oni spoke ahead of the silver jubilee anniversary of his ministry scheduled for between April 3 and 7.
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He cited the cases of second republic President Shagari and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. "Recently, we celebrated Shagari at 88.
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Most politicians made money during his time but he didn't. He lived a transparent life. I believe good names are better than gold. He left a good name.
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That is why he is still being celebrated", the bishop said. "Gowon has done his best. That is why he is being celebrated.
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"One of the things that touched me about the life of Gowon, you call him his excellency and he will say, 'No, that is for the sitting president, I am a former Head of State. He is one person that is doing prayer meetings to move the nation forward. In Africa, we celebrate the dead. I pray God to change things."
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Speaking on the events lined for the silver jubilee of Vineyard Ministries, he said the anniversary would be flagged off on April 3 by Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi.
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"The anniversary continues on April 4 and 5 but April 6 is the grand finale where I would be elevated as archbishop and bishops installed. This will be witnessed by anointed men of God from the US, Ghana and Nigeria," Osa-Oni stated.
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"On Sunday April 7, the anniversary will be rounded off with a thanksgiving service at the new auditorium of the church."