Lagos holds 14th Christmas Carol, sues for peace

Lagos State government has called for a renewed atmosphere of love and peace as it marks the 14th edition of Christmas Carol Service at the Lagos House Ikeja.

The State also described the year 2020 as a moment to reflect on the mercies of God while seeking God’s providence as it looks ahead of a new year.

Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi said that every end of the year is a period of sober reflection, a time to take stock of all activities from the beginning of the year, stressing that Y2020 is a peculiar period.

He mentioned that despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other coordinated attacks on both public and private infrastructure during the recent unrest, the state still remains stronger and optimistic of better days ahead.

The Commissioner who asserted that

Coronavirus took all the nations by surprise, thereby claimed many lives and disrupted the global economy, however maintained that Lagos will surmount all the challenges and bounce back.

“It is a period to express our gratitude to the Most High for His divine intervention in Lagos State. Despite our challenges, we are still standing tall by His grace. I beseech us all to count our blessings and give thanks because He is indeed Lord over All!”

“Globally, the Corona Virus took all Nations by surprise. The great nations were brought to their knees, Africa and Nigeria in particular were prophesied to witness countless deaths but with fervent prayers, determination, and hard work, we are coming out of the woods. This is worthy of thanking God for.”

‘’We cannot but remember those who have fallen on the way, our hearts are with their families even as we pray that the almighty will rest their souls and give the families affected the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses,” he said

He encourages everyone to rejoice and appreciate the faithfulness of God in their lives and in Lagos State with the assurance that Year 2021 will be a better and rewarding year.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs Adewumi Elizabeth Adekanye thanked God for what he has done for Lagos State and its citizens all through the years and prayed God to continue to increase the prosperity of the state in all ramifications.

According to her “Christmas is a season of love, peace and happiness, a period of spiritual reborn, a period of reform when we shed our inadequacies and strive to imbibe virtuous habits, even  in our darkest times, when  we come together like this, we have the power to remind ourselves that there is hope and that we will be okay.”

The event with the theme “Lord Over All”, which was held under a new look that complied with the demands of the COVID-19 protocols, saw the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, joined the programme virtually.