The Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has enjoined all christians resident in Delta State to continually praise God, regardless of the challenges they might be facing at the moment.
He said this, while giving a remark at the Delta State festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, held at the Delta State International Conference center, Okpanam road, Asaba on Friday, December 23, 2022.
He assured Deltans of a better and prosperous Nigeria, urging youths to join hands to making the realization of the anticipated Nigeria, an achievable goal.
His words: “Nigeria of tomorrow will be a better country. Our youths should not loose hope, because there is a light at the end of this phase. We must all contribute our quota to building the Nigeria our heart desires”
“The foundation has been laid for a strong Delta. This is not a result of Okowa’s sole effort but the support of our religious and royal fathers”
Concluding his remark, the Governor thanked all Deltans, for the support showered on his team in the last seven years and called for more dedication among Deltans.
“I must thank Deltans for holding forth and cooperating with my team and I. We are begining to unite stronger as a state, not relying on the things that broke us apart in the past. We shall continue to be a praying state, for prayer truly works for us here” Okowa said.
Giving his exhortation, the Anglican Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Rt. Rev. Kingsley Obuh, encouraged christian to have a proper understanding of the reason for the season. He stated that Christmas, though, is a celebration of baby Jesus but He is more than just a baby but the creator of mankind.
The event featured special renditions from the Delta State Mass Choir, Christ Holy Church International Choir, among other choirs.
Also in attendance were; Hon Ndudi Elumelu, Minority leader, Federal House of Representatives; Hon. Justice Theresa Diai, Chief Judge, Delta State; C hief Patrick Ukah, Secretary to State Government, among others.
