OOLG CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS CAROL AMIDST FANFARE
By Fagbire Oluwarotimi
As part of activities marking the birth of of Christ, the Christian Community of Obafemi Owode Local Government, has held it’s annual Thanksgiving and Carol Service amidst fanfare, today, the 15th of December, 2021 at the Council Secretariat, Owode.
The programme which was organised by the Christian Fellowship in conjunction with the the Management body of the Council.
The Council boss, Ambassador, Hon. Adesina Ogunsola, ably represented by Hon. Saheed Ariyibi in his welcome address thanked God for the success of this year Carol Service of Songs.
He also expressed his gratitude to the entire workforce of Obafemi Owode Local Government for their relentless support given to the present Administration of Ambassador Adesina Ogunsola since inception, till date.
Hon. Saheed Ariyibi also enjoined the staffers to embrace love with one another as demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Moreover, in his short sermon, titled “Rejoice Ever More”, with the Text from Philippians Chapter 4vs4, the Director General Services and Administration, Mr Oyekan J.A. stated that Thanksgiving and Praises during the challenges of life will prompt God to move on your behalf, while urging Christians to always rejoice in the Lord always in any circumstances.
Resounding, the Head of Local Government Administration, Mr Fatai Ogundele, expressed his joy for the unity and love exhibited by both Christian and Muslim members of Staff.
Other highlights of the events were the Prayer sessions for Nigeria, Ogun State, as well as Prayer for the Local government, political functionaries and the entire workforce which was led by Assistant Director,Water and Environmental Sanitation, Mr Akintola and Mrs Oyegunle respectively.
Dignitaries at the event who also took turns to read the Bible lessons included,Engineer Alalade,Director of Workers and Housing,Prince Segun Soneye,Director,Information,Education and Sports,ably represented by Mrs Akintola,Mr Kayode Alebiosu,Director Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Others are: Director of Community, Mrs Adeyemo; Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Ogunjobi as well as the newly elected Chairman, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee, NULGE, Comrade Oluwaseyi Kabir and other well wishers.
The event was rounded off with a Closing Prayer by the Fellowship Co-ordinator, Pastor Balogun Olalekan.
One thought on “OOLG CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS CAROL AMIDST FANFARE”
All Adorations, Honors, Praises and Thanksgivings be to Almighty God for giving OBAFEMI OWODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, GRACE OF YEAR 2021 Christmas Carol Celebration.
I also pray to God Almighty that in all the 20 Local Government of OGUN STATE, OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE WHOLE STATE, Both internal and external war shall not be our portion as the Year 2021 about to end in JESUS CHRIST’ NAME.