November 10, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Pastor Taiwo Odukoya of the Fountain of Life Church, over the loss of his wife, Nomthi.
The president, in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, also condoled with christendom in general over the death.
President Buhari, who prayed God’s comfort and succour for Odukoya, described the passage as “sad and quite touching.”
He urged Odukoya to bear the adversity with equanimity, being convinced that nothing could have happened without the knowledge and permission of Almighty God.
The president prayed for strength for the bereaved family, asking God to give them the fortitude to bear the loss.
in a related development, former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar, has commiserated with the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.
In a tweet, Atiku expressed sadness over the death of Pastor Nomthi.
“I am profoundly saddened by the death of Pastor Nomthi Odukoya, the wife of Snr Pastor @pastortaiwo of The Fountain of Life Church.
“On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to the Odukoya family, friends & loved ones and pray that her soul finds a gentle repose”, he tweeted.
Nomthi reportedly died after battling cancer for two years.
