By Amos Ogunrinde
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has joined other eminent Nigerians to mourn the death of former General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Dr Wilson Badejo who passed on at the age of 74.
The Governor in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode described the former Overseer as an exemplary leader who endeared himself to many people as a worthy role model and spiritual leader.
Dr Fayemi who also described the departed clergyman as a highly revered man of God, said Reverend Badejo was a no-nonsense preacher who preached the Gospel with much grace and candour.
He added that the Veterinary Doctor turned Preacher made very remarkable impact in his ministerial duties while in charge as the Foursquare Gospel Church as Overseer and continued making impact afterwards through his foundation and involvement in several humanitarian activities.
While noting that Badejo’s death was a great loss to the Christian community across the globe, the Governor said it was a personal loss considering the relationship that existed between him and the deceased religious leader.
Dr. Fayemi observed that the late Badejo would be sorely missed by everyone whose life was impacted by the late preacher whom he said had lived a fulfilling and productive life.
According to him, “Dr Badejo’s death is a great loss not only to the Foursquare Gospel Church which he once headed but to many people whose lives were positively impacted by him. He was a fearless preacher of righteousness, teacher and a worthy mentor to many. He will be sorely missed”.
“On behalf of my wife, Bisi, Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the family of Dr Badejo, the Foursquare Gospel Church and the Christian community across the world. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and rest the soul of our dearly beloved departed one”, the governor said.
