Nigerians have been urged to be their brother’s keeper and live in peaceful coexistence in the spirit of Christmas.
The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye made the call during the Assembly Carol of nine lesson & Praise Night tagged “Xpression 01” in Oshogbo.
Mr. Owoeye maintained that the essence of the birth of Jesus Christ was borne out of God’s love for mankind to save them from eternal destruction.
He therefore advised the people to celebrate the love of God and not be carried away by the jamboree of Christmas celebration.
In his remark, the Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola commended the Legislators for their support for the state government through their legislative activities.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, the Governor assured the people of Osun State of more developmental projects in 2020.
Also speaking, the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr. Funminiyi Afuye who lauded the Osun Assembly for putting God first in all they do through the vigil of praise noted that God will always be available to make them legislate well.
Mr. Afuye said he would also replicate the night of praise programme at the Ekiti State House of Assembly.
The Carol & Night of Praise featured reading of nine lessons, song ministrations from invited choirs and gospel artistes while government functionaries, past lawmakers, ministers of God were also present at the programme which ended in the early hours of today.
Funmi Adekoya