Ondo state Governor Arakunrin Akeredolu has described the renowned man of God, Temitope Balogun Joshua as a blessing to humanity and a great “Ambassador of the Sunshine State whose ministry was noted for charity”.
Governor Akeredolu, said he received the news of the death of Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua with shock and heavy heart.
The governor said the renowned man of God will be remembered for his great kindness and charity for humanity.
Akeredolu in his words said, “Undoubtedly, Pastor Joshua’s demise came as a rude shock. The pains are not mere emotional flashes; they are indeed piercing. The Ondo-born Pastor and televangelist was a philanthropist whose exit will be sorely missed by many.
“Pastor Joshua was committed to giving and was more often inexorably imbued with calmness while lifting the downtrodden. As a televangelist, he did not just win souls for Christ, he was passionate about changing lives.
“He demonstrated timelessly, an alluring service to humanity and compassion by assisting not only his home local government, Akoko North West. Other adjoining local governments in Akoko land benefitted from his large heart of benevolence.
“Of significant note too, Pastor Joshua never hesitated to assist in whatever manner the Ondo state government desired such. To us in Ondo State, we consider this a personal loss. He was a pride to the Sunshine State.
“Not only Africa is hit hard; this is a great global knock as his Pastor TB Joshua’s ministry attracted an immeasurable foreign followership. Christendom has lost a giant.
While commiserating with the immediate family, the entire membership of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Governor Akeredolu expressed his heart-felt condolences to the Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, Oba Yisa Olanipekun and the entire community over the loss of a great son of the soil.
