Lifestyle

Venerable Godwin Daramola Laid to Rest

By Web News 2471

Friends, families, and well-wishers of Venerable Godwin Daramola converged on All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan to bid the great preacher a farewell to eternal life. 

At the service, secondary school alumni including Loyola College Ibadan, Ilesa Grammer School and All Saints College Ibadan rendered special songs and anthems in recognition of venerable Godwin Daramola’s impact in raising sound minds. 

Diocesan Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa in a sermon, said though Venerable Daramola had played his part meritoriously, he left when there were dwindling standards in ministry and governance. 

Most Reverend Akinfenwa, who made reference to the recent killing of the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Michika Local Government, demanded a stop to the killing of innocent lives. 

In an interview, Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu described Venerable Daramola as a man who lived a meaningful life. 

The remains of Venerable Daramola were later committed to Mother earth at the All Saints Church Rest Park, Ido-Eruwa road while reception of guests followed immediately.

Late Venerable Godwin Daramola, who died at the age of eighty on the 25th of December last year, was a preacher, writer, an educationist and the first African principal of Loyola College as well as one time principal of Ibadan Grammar School.

Mosope Kehinde

Religion

All Saints’ Church Celebrates 60 in Grand Style

By Web News 1440

The one week activities marking the sixtieth anniversary of the All Saints’ Church, Jericho Ibadan has ended in grand style with a special service to Thank God for His grace throughout the sixty years. 

Members and well-wishers could not hide their joy as they dressed in beautiful traditional attires, danced before God in recognition for His divine presence and grace to achieve giant strides since the inception of the church. 

Special guest on the occasion, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde used the occasion to reiterate his commitment to sustaining the free and qualitative education policy of his administration.

Engineer Makinde who said he would not be discouraged with challenges the present administration might encounter, solicited continued support and prayers of the people of the state to surmount these challenges. 

Earlier in a sermon, Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa challenged the leadership and members of All Saint Church to be heavenly conscious, dedicated to true worship of God, and make judicious use of its youths in the service of God. 

 All Saints’ Church, Jericho 60th anniversary service, featured hymnal renditions, prayer for Oyo state, a warm reception and presentation of award to Governor Seyi Makinde in recognition of his steady developmental programmes in the state.

Mosope Kehinde.