Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Wednesday and Thursday, stood still as eminent Nigerians, religious leaders, and political bigwigs from across the country converged on the rock city to bid farewell to the wife of the Founder and Lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume.
A first timer in Abeokuta would definitely know that something remarkable and epoch-making was going on in the relatively quiet City.
The long convoy that welcomed the body at the popular NNPC Junction on the morning of Wednesday was a clear testament to the fact that the late Reverend Fola Achudume was well-loved and held in high esteem by many.
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who was stood in for by his Deputy, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedelè while extolling the virtues of the late fiery cleric, described her as a true ambassador of Christ and a champion for women.
“Reverend Achudume was an embodiment of grace and strength, committed to creating a better society,” Governor Abiodun said.
He urged the Achudume family, members of the congregation, associates, and well-wishers to be consoled in the fact that the late ‘woman-of-many-parts’ was already resting in the bosom of her Creator.
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Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State governor, while paying tributes to the late preacher, explained that her preaching and ministrations were so captivating and life-changing, describing her as a ‘General in God’s Army’ whose made impact in the vineyard of God, community and humanity as a whole would remain evergreen.
“Her passing is a deep loss, but her legacy of love, compassion, and service will continue to inspire us all,” she remarked.
The Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, who was also on hand to honour the Achudumes showered encomiums on the late Reverend Achudume’s life of devotion and service, referring to her as an ‘Aamazon,’ whose contributions to the uplift of women and youth were very remarkable.