The immediate elder sister of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Dupe Adeleke-Sanni on Sunday represented him at a ceremony held in Ilaro town, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Penpushing reports that the event was the 75th Diamond Adoption Thanksgiving Service of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Yewa Provincial Headquarters, held at the church auditorium in Ilaro, Ogun State.
The Governor”s elder sister who is a Senior Mother in Israel in church, while delivering his message said Adeleke appreciated God for all His doings in the church and pledged the family’s commitment and dedication to the growth and development of the church.
Penpushing further reports that the Governor in the same vein on behalf of his family charged the congregation to remain steadfast in promoting the church’s values and ethics.
The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun on his part represented by Head of Service Kehinde Onasanya at the function urged church leaders to seek God’s guidance for national unity, economic stability, and reiterated the commitment of his administration to the socio-economic and spiritual welfare of residents of the state.
Penpushing also reports that Abiodun pledged to remain non-partisan in religious matters and to continue supporting programs and projects that promote mutual respect and freedom of worship for all emphasizing that religious harmony is crucial for peaceful coexistence and the security of lives and property within the state.
The Governor pointed out that it is incumbent upon both the church and the government to persistently work and pray for the common good of all, calling on the church to continue striving for greater understanding among members and to align with the developmental goals of his administration by embracing positive values and virtues in tandem with the administration’s “Building Our Future Together” agenda.
Penpushing reports that Abiodun called on the Church to continue to keep praying for all political leaders for the betterment, growth, and development of the state and the nation at large, noting that with the constant prayers of spiritual leaders, Nigeria will emerge strong again in all things, as the church stands as the conscience of society that is helping the country to realize the aspirations of its founding fathers.
The Ogun State Governor while appreciating the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Yewa Provincial Headquarters, for not only promoting spiritual growth but also serving as a beacon of hope and support, especially in these trying times, said the church should continue offering comfort, guidance, and a strong sense of community, thereby fostering unity and creating a space where all will be welcomed.
Penpushing further reports the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide in his remarks appreciated the clergy and the laity for the anniversary, pointing out that prayers have been the sustaining factor for the progress of the country, and equally solicited the continuous support of the church towards advancing the course of peace and progress in governance.
The preacher, His Eminence Apostle Gideon Babalola, who spoke on the theme “Ye are Gods,” earlier in a sermon said all Christians are the children of God who were created in God’s image to take dominion over all things and all to move away from sin and return to the place God originally put man before his fall in order to remain relevant in the things of God.
Penpushing also reports that the cleric congratulated the congregants for being alive to witness the anniversary and advised all Christians to rise up and start taking on responsibilities in all they do in order to straighten all paths that are crooked.
Meanwhile, the Chief Host at the event, Elder Biodun Sanyaolu, in an appreciation note thanked the governors for their immense support towards the growth, development, and expansion of the church and solicited more support towards the completion of the church’s vicarage, which is billed to be commissioned soon.
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