The Director General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr Mohammed Bulama, has inaugurated a joint committee for the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Christmas Carol.
Service of Nine Lessons and Christmas Carol is an annual Christmas tradition jointly organised by Nigeria’s three broadcasting giants — the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and the Voice of Nigeria (VON).
In a brief address, Dr Bulama formally inaugurated a new committee, pledging the organization’s full commitment to host this year’s event.
“It’s my honour and privilege to inaugurate this committee,” the official stated during the ceremony. “I want to assure you that, to the glory of God, the FRCN will play a perfect — or as near perfect as possible — host for 2025,” he assured.
The DG concluded by wishing the committee “successful deliberations.”
Preparations are in full swing for the 2025 edition of the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols by the Committee with Mrs. Msurcshima Kighir, as the FRCN Coordinator, Mrs. Oganya Sanni as NTA Coordinator and Dr. Chika Eze as VON Coordinator.
Mrs. Kighir expressed appreciation to all participating agencies and well-meaning Nigerians and corporate organizations for their continued support and commitment.
“The event, which began over two decades ago as an initiative of the FRCN, has since grown into a major national celebration of Christmas, with NTA and VON joining the collaboration in subsequent years. The three broadcasting giants now co-host the event, alternating musical performances in different Nigerian languages each year,” she highlighted.
FRCN Coordinator disclosed that “this year, FRCN will present carols in Igbo, while NTA is expected to deliver theirs in Hausa and VON in Yoruba, “We rotate the languages each year to reflect Nigeria’s cultural diversity,” she disclosed.
According to her, the Corporation was originally represented by the FRCN Enugu Choir, but now fields its own Abuja-based choir, established three years ago.
The theme for this year’s Service is “Christ, Our Strength,” drawn from Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
According to FRCN Coordinator, “the theme was chosen in response to the many challenges facing the nation, including insecurity, unemployment, and the rising cost of living. We want Nigerians to draw hope and encouragement from this scripture. Despite the hard times, we believe that through Christ, we can endure and overcome,” she emphasized.
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols is traditionally held on the first Sunday of December and has become a highlight of the Christmas season in Nigeria’s broadcast community.
The Committee is also intensifying efforts to ensure a successful and impactful celebration of the birth of Christ.