General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, as she marked her 78th birthday, describing her as his closest companion and a pillar of strength throughout their decades of marriage and ministry.
In a birthday message titled “To My Lover, Foluke,” shared on his X account, the 84-year-old cleric reflected on their 58-year journey together, thanking God for her steadfast support, love and commitment to their family and the work of the church.
“Great has been the journey of walking side by side with you,” Adeboye wrote.
He described her birthday as a special occasion that allowed others to join him in celebrating a woman he has cherished throughout their marriage.
According to him, her companionship has made the responsibilities of ministry easier to bear, adding that their shared commitment to God has strengthened their walk together over the years.
Adeboye noted that while millions of worshippers know her as “Mummy G.O.,” he values the privilege of knowing her as his wife, trusted friend and confidante.
He commended her unwavering faith, compassion and sacrifices, saying her influence has positively impacted their children, the RCCG family and countless other lives.
“Our children have been blessed because of your love. The family of God has been blessed because of your devotion,” he said.
The respected cleric also reflected on the blessings of spending nearly six decades together, expressing gratitude for her companionship and wise counsel throughout their journey.
He prayed for God to continue granting her strength, peace, joy and good health, while asking for even greater fruitfulness in the years ahead.
“Seventy-eight years of your life, fifty-eight years of them beside me, and still I find new reasons to thank God for you,” he wrote.
Adeboye concluded his tribute by thanking his wife for walking life’s journey with him and wishing her a happy 78th birthday.
Pastor Enoch and Pastor Foluke Adeboye were married in 1967 and are blessed with four children.
