The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon; and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, were among worshippers at the 2018 Presidential Christmas Carol.
The Carol, tagged: “Christmas Praise Concert,” was held at the State House Banquet Hall on Thursday in Abuja.
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Wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo; and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, were also among the worshippers.
The first Bible reading taken from Luke 2:18 was read by Victoria Gowon, wife of the former Head of State, while the second reading taken from Isaiah 7:14-15 and 9:6-7, was read by Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State.
The Gospel lesson taken from Luke 2: 1-7 was read by Mustapha.
In his Christmas message, Adeboye thanked God for peace in Nigeria and prayed God to continue to protect the nation and bring lasting peace to it.
He prayed for God’s mercy on the nation and committed the 2019 general elections into God’s hands.
In a special intercession, Pastor Seyi Malomo, Chaplain, State House Chapel, prayed for Nigeria and its leaders, especially President Muhammad Buhari, who would mark his birthday on December 16.
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The congregation was thrilled by renditions from various choir groups, including Aguda House Choir, Aso Villa Chapel Choir, Aso Villa Chapel Children Choir, Plateau Unity Choir and Praise Chorale, Lagos among others.
Speaking with State House correspondents shortly after the carol, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State said his take away from the carol was that God should lead his people to freedom.
On his part, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, said God was bringing hope to Nigeria despite its numerous challenges.
Lalong said Nigeria was moving on the part of progress.
Also in attendance were the governors of Oyo, Lagos, Ondo, Osun States, royal fathers, clergies, captains of industry and members of the National Assembly.
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