As a sure pathway to commit the Nation to the hands of God to put it on a sound footing and tide over her various challenges, entreaty for the Country ,in form of National prayer was the hub of the Christmas Carol held by the Oyo state National Orientation Agency this afternoon.
The Powerful prayer Session which was led by Pastor.. Adelegan of CELM Church Foundation. took the centrestage, as the man of God fervently prayed for liberation and good life for its citizens. He added that at this crucial time ,Nigeria as a Country needs God intervention more than ever before as he enjoined citizens to make God happy by virtuous living.
The former State Director of the Agency, Mrs Dolapo Dosumu was in high spirit, She eulogised other former Directors whom she described as ” Dream Sustainers ” for their passion to make Carol and Ramadan festival an annual event in the Agency.
Mrs Dosumu sought for the cooperation and support of all to the present Director, Dr Olukemi Afolayan who is in all intents and purposes projecting the image of the Agency in a good light
Earlier in a soul lifting welcome address, the State Director of oyo NOA, Dr Olukemi Afolayan stated that ” We are using today’s event as an opportunity to relate and celebrate together and our Stakeholders after an eventful year.
The State Director also encouraged all Nigerians not to be weighed down by the challenges they are facing at the moment, assurering them ,it will soon be over.
She charged them to be patriotic, law abiding and be tolerant to achieve a Nation of their dreams.
The Christmas Carol Committee chairman who doubles as the Deputy Director, General duties and local governments administration, Prince Adesola Sanda, described the annual Carol in the Agency not just for praising God but also a moment to seek His face for the country and her leaders.
The Colurful programme was interspersed by melodic renditions of praise songs by the NOA Choir members to add more glamour to the event
Dignitaries present at the programme include pastor Adelegan CLEM Church foundation.
Pastor Mrs H Adelegan Chairperson of the Programme and Former State Director,Mrs Dolapo Dosumu, Apostle Dare Ojo, Olusola Otunuga, Representative of DSS Director, Alao Victoria rep NDDS, Adeyemi AA representing Dr Nureni Adeniran, Chairman of SUBEB, Tayo Adebayo rep public Complaint Commission among others.