All Souls’ Church, Bodija Ibadan, venue of the wedding service for Morenike Oluwafayokemi Ayeni, daughter of Professor Bola and Evangelist Mabel Ayeni and Adetayo Joseph Adejugbe, son of the Ewi of Ado- Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe and Olori Abosede Adejugbe was filled to capacity with family members, friends, well-wishers as well as eminent personalities who were all beautifully dressed for the occasion.
The couple who held on tightly to each other just like the proverbial Romeo and Juliet alongside their family members could not hide their joy when they were officially pronounced husband and wife before the congregation.
In his sermon, Bishop of the Diocese of Ogbomoso, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Right Reverend Titus Olayinka said marriage was an institution ordained by God which demands that couples live together in peace and harmony.
The Right Reverend Olayinka enjoined the newly wedded couple to allow the word of God to be their guide, urging them not to allow third party influence in their marriage.
In an interview, the husband, Joseph and his wife Morenike Adejugbe appreciated God for making their dreams come true.
Speaking on behalf of both parents, the Groom’s mother, Olori Abosede Adejugbe who was full of excitement advised the couple to be best of friends and be tolerant of each other.
Chairman on the occasion, who is the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji enjoined the couple to be prayerful and support one another.
The occasion which featured cultural dance.and cutting of the wedding cake had in attendance dignitaries including, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, wife of Former Ekiti state Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Former Governor of Ogun state Senator Ibikunle Amosu as well as members of the Ekiti State traditional council.
Blessing Adesanya