Leonard Umunna: 60 footprints of a living legend

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It is remarkably phenomenal to know that Bishop (Prof) Leonard Nwoama Umunna's giant strides and achievements within Ajegunle community and beyond, has the potency of possessing a life span beyond Methuselah. He is the Presiding Bishop and General Overseer of Bible Life Church Cathedral (BLCC) International. He is an achiever whose success story transcends Nigerian boundaries and places his footprints on a global space. He is a religious leader every country which to have, but Nigeria is lucky to have a great man of God like Bishop Leonard Umunna.His legacies includes:

.He is the first Ajegunle Pentecostal Bishop to receive over 100 awards to his credit.

.He is the first Ajegunle Pentecostal Bishop to organise free sports competitions within Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA without government sponsorship.

.He is one of the few Pentecostal Bishops in Nigeria that runs transparent ministry.

.He is one of the first Ajegunle Pentecostal Bishops to own a camp ground.

.He is one of the first Ajegunle Pentecostal Bishops that started theological college in Nigeria.

.He is one of the ministers of God that obeyed the voice of God to start his ministry at Ajegunle instead of Victoria Island and has never been treated by any doctor or nurse in his life.

.He is one of the Bishops that remain unmarried since he lost his dear wife few years ago.

.He does not allow his wealth to intoxicate him.
.Bishop Leonard Umunna preaches undiluted message to his congregation.

.He is a gifted musician to the core.
.He is an omnivorous writer with integrity.
.He runs his ministry with open-minded spirit.
.The only Ajegunle Bishop that pays his workers before 28 of every month.

.He does not allow his family to interfere with the day-to day running of the ministry.

.He never runs a ministry of husband and wife till he lost his dear wife few years ago.

.He is one of the first Ajegunle Pentecostal Bishops that know the value of the media in ministry.

.His resilience, courage and determination to face the problems of Pentecostal churches in Nigeria.

.He trained his children to be self-independent in ministry and career pursuits of life.

.He has one of the best schools of drama in Nigeria.

.His annual Bonanza programme has set many captives free in Nigeria.

.The first Ajegunle Bishop to runs online publications in Nigeria.

.He is the only Ajegunle Bishop that knows the value of community journalism.

.He is a Bishop that understands the subject of entrepreneurship.

.He is a Bishop that sees other peoples' problems as his own problem.

.He is a Bishop that cares for the widows in Nigeria.

.He is one Nigerian Bishop that has financially supported the growth of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

.He has made Bible Life Church Cathedral International to be sought after in the international communities.

.Bishop Leonard Umunna has introduced free scholarships for both Muslims and Christians in Ajegunle community.

.The only Bishop in Ajegunle that pays non-working members in his church.

.He has one of the best dressed choirs in Nigeria.
.He is the only Ajegunle Bishop that grants media interviews on weekly basis on government leadership to the people.

.Bishop Leonard Umunna commands Media respect than any other Bishop in Ajegunle.

.Bishop Leonard Umunna speaks with one voice in dealing with the media.

.He is a Bishop that understands the value of traditional attires.

.He is one of the Ajegunle Bishops that have travelled all over many countries of this world to preach salvation to unbelievers.

.Bishop Leonard Umunna's investment remains the best in Nigeria and beyond.

.He allows talents to grow in his ministry.
.Bishop Leonard Umunna has discovered talents and harnesses them to destination.

.Even when some of his pastors then fought against the drama he acted and caused heavy crisis that led to the division of the ministry, he never gave up rather encouraged himself as David did and never placed curses on them than extending hands of fellowship of love to them.

.He has brought members from nobody to somebody in life.

.He is a follow-up Bishop that sees his calling to ministry as divine.

.He is a bookworm Bishop to the core.
.He has written over 50 Christian literature books including entrepreneurship books and English Language books for secondary schools in Nigeria.

.He is a well-dressed Bishop of Nigeria with a style.

.He is a public speaker with creativity.
.He has over 200 branches of his church over Nigeria and abroad.

.He is the most philanthropic Bishop that Nigeria has ever produced.

.He has one of the best church committees in Nigeria.

.He is the only Ajegunle Bishop that got his calling at 9 and remains in the gospel for 51 unwavering years on the pulpit.

.He is one Nigerian Bishop that has many professions in one.

.He is an emeritus professor to the core.
.Fasasi Street without Bishop Leonard Umunna would have been like Ajegunle soap with a name without soap inside.

.His optimism and focus in achieving his set goals and objectives would be in the memories of Ajegunle dwellers.

.His kindness to mankind would never be forgotten.
.He is one Nigerian Bishop whose predictions on government leaderships have come to past.

.His leadership puts the round pegs in the round hole in his church.

.Bible Life Church Cathedral remains the best Pentecostal church in Nigeria in terms of identifying talents for God through Bishop Leonard Umunna.

.His messages on the altar are well-educated to the core.

.The first Ajegunle Bishop that Started TV programmes on NTA, TVC, ACNBN and others.

.The only Ajegunle Bishop that preaches personal hygiene before the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.

By Godday Odidi Public Affairs Analyst/Mindset Media Limited 08058124798 Lagos

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