The Christian lawmakers in the Oyo state House of Assembly under the banner of Christian Legislators’ Fellowship International has organized the 2024 Xmas Carol.
The colourful event, which was held on Wednesday at the House of Assembly chapel, saw the lawmakers, members of management and staff dressed in beautiful and uniform Ankara attire to celebrate this year’s edition of the Xmas Carol.
The programme did not just feature song rendition and reading of scripture from the holy Bible, it was an opportunity for both lawmakers and assembly workers to thank God for the success of the year 2024.
It was also an opportunity for the congregation to pray for Nigeria, Oyo State and themselves.
While speaking, the President, Christian Legislators’ Fellowship International, Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi Adebayo representing Ibadan Southwest Constituency 2, described the Carol as not just an annual routine, but an opportunity to appreciate God for the success of each year.
“Carol is more or less a song of praise, in hymns, it’s one of the many ways to glorify God for the son given to us, Jesus Christ and for sparing our lives from January till date that God has kept the assembly in harmony.”
In his sermon on the topic, “Ever Present and Dependable Emmanuel”, the chaplain, The Lord’s Chapel, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Reverend James Olukoya, said God has the capacity to change unpleasant situations in the country.
Reverend Olukoya, who said the Israelites faced serious challenges in Egypt and God sustained them, explained that God is ever present even in complex situations.
Earlier in a goodwill message, the Mother of the Day and wife of the Oyo Assembly speaker, Mrs. Olamidun Ogundoyin, encouraged the lawmakers to have a positive mindset towards the New Year.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Planning Committee, Hon Gbenga Oyekola, admonished his colleagues to use the occasion of the season to rededicate their services to the progress and growth of Oyo State.
Present at the Carol were the Clerk of the House, Mrs. Taiwo Muraina-Akinola, Hon. Oyeleke, Hon. Peter Ojedokun, Hon. Abiodun Babalola, Hon Ogundele among others.
