“Baba Banjo 90th birthday: A celebratory affair in the celestial church” – Trust Africa News

By Ayomide Otitoju and Mariam Olaniran

In a jubilant gathering of celestial proportions, household, pals, and devoted Celestians congregated to have a good time the exceptional ninetieth birthday of Evangelist S.O. Banjo. This joyous event witnessed the gracious presence of His Eminence Pastor Emmanuel Oshoffa, the Non secular head of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), on the thanksgiving service.

The importance of the thanksgiving, he said, prolonged past mere festivity; it marked a profound tribute to the final surviving member of the Board of Trustees, appointed by the CCC founder, Reverend Bilewu Oshoffa.

In a heartwarming gesture, Pastor Emmanuel Oshoffa embraced Baba Banjo throughout the celebration, a symbolic passing of the torch of information and expertise. This touching second underlines the religious significance of the occasion.

Superior Senior Evangelist M.A.O. Durowoju from Agidingbin Cathedral, Lagos State illuminated the rarity of Baba Banjo’s place as the only surviving member chosen by Reverend Bilewu Oshoffa amongst a bunch of seven trustees. This legacy speaks to the challenges and tribulations Baba has overcome all through his journey.

Whereas the celebration exuded modesty, the excessive variety of guests stunned the organizers. Pastor Oshoffa’s presence on the thanksgiving uplifted spirits, including to the occasion’s significance and reinforcing the neighborhood’s morale and integrity.

Senior Evangelist Banjo’s celebration coincided with one other gentleman, Shodehinde, whose poster stood alongside,symbolizing the unity and variety inside the church

Gabriel Ifelajo, reflecting on his seven years of shared expertise with Baba Banjo, described him as a person of integrity, honor, advantage, and simplicity. Baba Banjo’s affect prolonged past his quick household; he served as a job mannequin and a dwelling testomony to the church’s values.

Baba Banjo’s legacy transcends the celestial neighborhood, notably making historical past within the banking sector. He rose from a clerical employees place to turn into the primary indigenous managing director of Nationwide Financial institution, Nigeria. Below his management, Nationwide Financial institution expanded its attain to London and even established a department in New York. His tenure marked the financial institution’s most profitable interval, making him a celebrated determine within the banking world. His life story, from lively service to personal enterprise, displays a journey of unwavering dedication and success.

Within the coronary heart of this celebratory occasion, the message resounded: diligence and a love for God yield considerable rewards. Banjo’s life and legacy embody a dedication to the church, administration, and humanity. His unwavering help for the Oshoffa household and the Celestial Church earned him a particular place within the hearts of all who crossed his path. His management is outlined by unwavering dedication, even within the face of adversity.

Because the celebration continued, Baba Banjo’s legacy as a father, church chief, administrator, and advocate for humanity shone brightly. His enduring presence on the darkest hours of the church exemplified his unwavering willpower to face by what he believed was proper. He stays a supply of power and help for the Oshoffa household.

In conclusion, this celebration was a tribute to an icon who has not solely left an indelible mark on the Celestial Church however has additionally touched numerous lives past its borders. As Baba Banjo celebrates his ninetieth birthday, the fervent hope is for his continued well-being, in order that his legacy might be celebrated as soon as extra within the years to return.