Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja, Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Archbishop Johnpraise Daniel, the presiding Bishop of Dominion Chapel International Church, as he marks his 65th birthday.
Truth Live News gathered that the cleric, widely known for his impactful ministry and nation-building efforts, has been lauded for his unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and spiritual leadership.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Archbishop Daniel as “a faithful servant in the Lord’s vineyard whose life has been marked by unwavering dedication, scholarship, and impactful ministry across Nigeria and beyond.”
Archbishop Daniel currently serves as the Chairman of the Pentecostal Bishops Forum for the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a role in which he has significantly advanced interfaith dialogue and national cohesion. His involvement in key religious bodies, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), and the Interfaith Advisory Committee Against Corruption, has buttressed his commitment to fostering unity and integrity in public life.
President Tinubu also praised the Archbishop’s humanitarian contributions through the JohnPraise Foundation for Peace and Human Development, which continues to touch lives across the country. He fondly recalled the Archbishop’s inspiring sermon, “Better Together in Renewed Hope and Restoration,” delivered at the 2023 Presidential Inauguration Service, noting its resonance with the national vision of unity and progress.
“Archbishop Daniel represents moral leadership and spiritual conviction at a time when our nation deeply needs both,” the President said. “We are grateful for his consistent voice for peace and his mentorship to ministers of the Gospel.”
As the Archbishop enters a new phase of life, President Tinubu prayed for continued strength, wisdom, and divine grace upon him, urging him to keep guiding the faithful and offering moral clarity in society.
The milestone birthday of the revered cleric is being marked with tributes from Christian leaders, civil society groups, and members of the public who have benefited from his ministry and humanitarian works.