The First Lady of Oyo State, Her Excellency, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has been made a knight of John Wesley. The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev Oliver Ali Aba, gave her the title at the Wesley Methodist Church, Elekuro, Ibadan, Oyo State.
A knight of John Wesley is usually given to a devoted, committed, spiritual, peaceful and loving ardent defender of the Christian faith and promoter of the Wesleyan heritage. Makinde, was awarded in recognition of the roles she has played, not only within the Christian body but also among the people of the state.
The Knight of John Wesley award has retained its integrity over the years in a society where awards are not given on merit, as it continues to be bestowed on worthy individuals who have contributed immensely to upholding the integrity that John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement stood for.
