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  • Rivers Federal lawmaker under fire over attack on Wike

    Rivers Federal lawmaker under fire over attack on Wike

    • Court stops INEC, Rivers Assembly from declaring 27 lawmakers’ seats vacant
    • Four Assembly members write commission, seek conduct of rerun

    Loyalists of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike have descended heavily on a member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Boma Goodhead, for making what they called wild allegations against the minister.

    Goodhead and her colleague, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, led a peaceful march in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, while showing support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, their kinsman.

    Abiante represents Andoni/Opobo/Nkuro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, where the governor hails from, while Goodhead represents Asari-Toru/Akuku-Toru Federal Constituency, another Ijaw-speaking area of the state.

    While Abiante sued for peace, Goodhead frontally attacked Wike and dared him to enter Port Harcourt.

    The lawmaker asked the Federal Government to call Wike to order.

    But Wike’s loyalists decried the attack on their principal, who they said singlehandedly worked for Goodhead’s election victory.

    Leading Wike’s loyalists, a former Chief of Staff to the minister, Emeka Woke, said: “Let me warn that those who live in a glass house should not throw stones. I remember one lady, the last time I remembered her was when she came crying and weeping; even swearing with her father and mother that she would never betray Wike.

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    “But because she has been given a contract to renovate Rivers Government House in Asokoro, Abuja, she could now come and say: ‘I dare Wike to come to Port Harcourt’.

    “Let me remind her that Wike had been in Port Harcourt since Friday. He was even at Eleme on Saturday and retuned to Rumuepirikon. If she knows she is a woman, let her dare Wike, and she will see fire.”

    Also, a Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Rivers State House of Assembly from declaring vacant the seats of the 27 members of the Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule.

    In a ruling last Friday, Justice Donatus Okoro also restrained INEC from conducting fresh elections to fill the seats of the 27 lawmakers who, last week, announced, in the legislative chamber, their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The ruling was on an ex parte application filed by the 27 lawmakers, led by Amaewhule.

    Justice Okorowo gave the ruling after listening to lawyer to the lawmakers, Peter Onoh, who moved the ex parte application.

    Listed as defendants in the suit are: INEC, the PDP, Rivers State House of Assembly, Clerk of the House, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and the Department of State Services (DSS).

    Also, the leader of the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara has written INEC to conduct fresh election to fill the seats of the 27 pro-Wike legislators.

    In a December 14 letter to INEC Chairman, Speaker Edision Ehie said the request for a fresh election was based on the Assembly’s resolution on December 13 declaring the seats of the 27 lawmakers vacant.

    Ehie accompanied the letter with a copy of the resolutions of his faction of the Assembly, listing the name of the other faction’s members and their constituencies.

  • NMA intervenes in organ harvesting market report controversy

    NMA intervenes in organ harvesting market report controversy

    • •Union: law guiding practice should be reviewed, strengthened

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern about the increasing trend of organ souring and harvesting in the country.

    The union has called for a review of the law guiding this aspect of the law to strengthen the practice.

    The nation’s regulatory body for medical practice said its call became compelling in light of the recent negative controversies surrounding organ donation across the country.

    It noted that since organ donation is a relatively new practice in Nigeria, the governing law, as outlined in the National Health Act of 2014, is limited.

    NMA said expressed concern about the trend, saying organ harvesting was expected to rise soon.

    The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the NMA, Charles Ugwuanyi, expressed the union’s concern while addressing reporters yesterday in Abuja.

    The union leader alluded to a reported controversial organ harvesting market in Abuja involving a national newspaper (not The Nation) and an Abuja-based hospital.

    He stressed that the relatively young practice of organ transplant should be safeguarded from potential collapse due to unscrupulous elements that are exploiting the weak law.

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    Ugwuanyi said the NMA had to step in when the report surfaced because it directly impacted the field of medical practice.

    He said: “We always made it clear at every opportunity that the laws guiding organ harvest or organ sourcing is too scanty and the practice is rudimentary in the sense that before now, Nigerians spend so much going out there.

    “Our colleagues that have ventured into this high-end practice have worked in those centres abroad and they know what it takes to have these treatments and have decided to bring back the technology home.

    “So, the country has embraced it, but the laws are still scanty.

    “For us as NMA, we are always advocating that the relevant authorities and the legislative arm of government look into this direction because kidney problems require transplants and other problems that require transplants are on the increase.”

    “So, we can project that in the next few years, there will be a lot of organ harvesting.”

  •  I didn’t bribe Ogun Chief Judge, says Adebutu-Obasanjo

     I didn’t bribe Ogun Chief Judge, says Adebutu-Obasanjo

    A former wife of Olujonwo Obasanjo, Mrs. Temitope Adebutu-Obasanjo, has denied claims that she bribed the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Arinola Dipeolu.

    In a personal statement, she said it was necessary to set the records straight to avoid defamation and disinformation on the matter.

    The statement reads: “My attention has been drawn to a campaign of calumny against the Chief Judge of Ogun State, who was my boss and whom I will always have esteemed regards for.

    “Ordinarily, one wouldn’t have bothered to dignify the warped imagination contained in the bulletin, but for my name, which featured and, more so, for a lie told unchallenged has the tendency to be taken far the truth.

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    “Ipso facto: in setting the record straight, I wish to state categorically that at no time did I give the CJ the sum quoted or any sum for that matter in exchange for my recommendation as a Federal High Court judge, and at any time for any favour.

    “My official car, which was allocated to me in 2018 after four years in the service of the Ogun State Judiciary, has been returned to the Chief Registrar, upon my voluntary resignation from the service of Ogun State Judiciary on November 9, 2023, and it was never forcefully recovered from me, as wrongly stated in the bulletin.

    “As a true Christian, all the facts contained herein are presented with clear conscience and are the absolute truth.”

  • N3.5b debt: Court freezes Oyo govt’s accounts in 10 banks

    N3.5b debt: Court freezes Oyo govt’s accounts in 10 banks

    A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has issued an order attaching the accounts of the Oyo State Government in 10 commercial banks in the country.

    The order was issued by Justice A. O. Ebong in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by ex-council chiefs in Oyo State, sacked on May 29, 2019 by Governor Seyi Makinde, and who in 2021 got a N4,874,889,425.60 judgment against Makinde and other officials/agencies of the state.

    The other officials/agencies listed with Makinde as judgment debtors, by virtue of the May 7, 2021 judgment of the Supreme Court, are the Attorney General, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,  Accountant General of Oyo State, Speaker of the House of Assembly, House of Assembly and Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC).

    The garnishee proceeding is intended by the ex-council chiefs, led by Bashorun Majeed Ajuwon, to recover the balance of N3,424,889,425.60 (N3.5b), which is outstanding from the actual judgment sum, from which Makinde paid only N1.5billion in 2022.

    What was outstanding in respect of the Supreme Court judgment was N3,374,889,425.60, but the Court of Appeal in Abuja added N50million, which it awarded as cost against Makinde and others in a judgment on December 8, dismissing their appeal.

    The banks in which Oyo State Government’s accounts are blocked are Zenith Bank, United Bank of Africa (UBA), Wema Bank, First Bank of Nigeria, Ecobank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank, Polaris Bank, Jaiz Bank and Union Bank.

    Justice Ebong, in the ruling delivered on December 15  on a motion marked: BW/M/85/2023, ordered the garnishees (the banks) to “file affidavits and attend this court on the next adjourned date to show cause why the garnishee orders nisi hereby granted should not be made absolute.”

    The judge awarded N300,000.00 as cost against the judgment debtors; ordered that a copy of the order be served on Makinde and others and adjourned till January 5 next year for hearing.

    On May 7, 2021 when the Supreme Court gave judgment, voiding Makinde’s sack of elected local government chairmen and councillors in Oyo State, the apex court gave similar judgment in respect of Katsina State and ordered both states to pay the salaries and allowances of the effected ex-council chiefs.

    Justice Ejembi Eko, who delivered the lead judgment in the Oyo State case, condemned the decision by Makinde to unlawfully sack the elected council chiefs before the end of their tenure.

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    Justice Eko said: “I will not conclude this appeal without commenting on the disturbing ugly face of impunity displayed by the Governor of Oyo State on 29th May, 2019 which is tantamount to executive lawlessness, outright and vehemently condemned by this…

    “Local government chairman and councillors, being persons duly elected by the people cannot just be removed and their councils dissolved whimsically and arbitrarily by any other elected persons in clear abuse of their office and powers. It is not right in law and under the constitution to do that.”

    But, while the Katsina State Government has since paid its ex-council chiefs, who were unlawfully sacked, the Oyo State Government, under Makinde, has failed to pay the ex-council chiefs he sacked before the end of their tenure, and which sack the Supreme Court voided in its May 7, 2021 judgment in the appeal marked: SC/CV/556/2020.

    Lawyer to the ex-council chiefs, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), had during a hearing in the appeal filed by Makinde and others before the Court of Appeal, Abuja, told the court that some of his clients have died, while others are suffering after they were unjustly sacked as elected council officials by Makinde, who he blamed for the delay in paying the judgment debt.

    In a court document, the ex-council chiefs said: “As at date, we have lost 26 of our members,  whose children are crying to the conscience of His Excellency (Makinde) for justice.

    “Obviously, if His Excellency (Makinde) had paid our money within the six months expressly pledged by the immediate past Attorney General on his behalf, our deceased colleagues would have had little money to attend to the sicknesses that took most of them away.”

  • Oyo, Ekiti  to pay workers 13th month salary

    Oyo, Ekiti  to pay workers 13th month salary

    Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has assured workers that his administration will pay the 13th month salary to workers for the fifth year running, noting that workers will receive the payment before December 31.

    This was in spite of the fact that the government had paid the December 2023 salary and December wage award of N25,000 to workers and N15,000 to pensioners.

    Governor Makinde made the declaration on Sunday while speaking at the Oyo State’s 2023 Christmas Carol Service and Nine Lessons Service, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, with the theme: “Unto us a child is born.”

    The governor said his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of workers, infrastructure development and other critical sectors in the state.

    Noting that whatever success his government had achieved was due to the contributions of members of his team and the civil servants, Makinde said: “To my team, I want to say thank you for your support throughout the year and even for the civil servants. Whatever we might have achieved was jointly achieved.

    “For four years running, we paid 13th month salary. And again, we will pay the 13th month salary before the end of the year.”

    The governor gave thanks to God for his re-election, reiterating that his victory in the election was not due to godfatherism, but because of his absolute trust in God.

    He equally appreciated the fathers of the faith for their prayers and support towards his re-election, saying “I also want to take this opportunity to thank our fathers of faith in the state.”

    In his exhortation, the Prelate, Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Oliver Ali Aba, acknowledged the unprecedented achievements recorded in the state under Governor Makinde.

    He said Makinde was a progressive name and that his re-election into office came at a time when the state needed him the most, adding that Governor Makinde sharing the same birthday with Jesus Christ is symbolic.

    Ekiti State Government has said it would announce wage awards to alleviate the suffering of the workers, which was brought about by the removal of fuel subsidy, on or before December 31.

    It warned civil servants not to sabotage government activities, saying the success or failure of any government was measured by the quality of its civil service.

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    The Head of Civil Service, Sunday Komolafe, who said this yesterday at a news conference organised in commemoration of the year 2023 Civil Service Week, added that the state was not lagging behind in the implementation of palliatives.

    “Those that have made pronouncements have not started implementing it. Before they commence implementation, Ekiti would have made pronouncements. We have started discussion with organised labour.  My office and the Ministry of Finance have started talking.

    “I want to assure you that before the year runs out, we would have reached a conclusion, so that by the time other states are implementing, we will also be implementing. You know the status of Ekiti among the Southwest states.

    “Apart from the fact that we are the last to be created, when it comes to allocation, you know the position of the state. That notwithstanding, the civil servants are going to hear something positive and they will know that this is the best the government can do for its workforce.

    “As of today we have over 21,000 in the state workforce, the local governments’ workers already exceeded 20,000. So if you are providing palliatives you multiply by the total number of the workforce and then know how much is coming from the government. Don’t also forget the pensioners, when we are taking care of the workers, we can’t leave behind the pensioners.”

  • Oyebanji seeks return of stolen artefacts

    Oyebanji seeks return of stolen artefacts

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called for the return of all the stolen artefacts carved by the late Olowe of Ise-Ekiti, Chief Olowe Ajalemo, from around the world.

    He spoke yesterday during a visit alongside Senator Babafemi Ojudu to the house of the late Olowe in Ise-Ekiti.

    He said allowing the artefacts in the museums of other nations robbed the Yoruba race of its history.

    The governor lamented that many of Olowe’s most magnificent works reside in museums across the world, saying no effort will be spared in ensuring the materials are repatriated.

    He said the late Olowe’s house in Ise-Ekiti would be converted to a world-class standard museum to accommodate all the stolen artefacts upon their return and serve as a hub of artistic exchange.

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    He lauded Senator Ojudu for calling his attention to Olowe’s artistic exploits sitting in museums abroad, saying the return of the artefacts would not only benefit the town, but also Ekiti State, as it would stimulate opportunities for socio-economic growth and development.

    He said Olowe’s artworks are a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage and artistic excellence, noting that the government was committed to preserving his legacies for new generation of artists to draw inspiration.

  • APC legislator tenders stewardship in Apapa

    APC legislator tenders stewardship in Apapa

    House of Representatives member Dr. Samuel Adesola Adedayo yesterday tendered his stewardship at Apapa, Lagos State before constituents. 

    He told party leaders, including Pa Oluyole Olusi, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, Ayodeji Joseph and Idowu Sobajo, that he has articulated the problems of the federal constituency on the floor of the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly. 

    The dividends of democracy, including boreholes and solar lights sited across wards in his constituency, were inaugurated.  Adedayo, a chieftain of the ruling party said more projects would follow with the passage of time.

    The boreholes were inaugurated in Ijora Oloye  Ward E and Ladejobi Street in Ward H  and solar lights at Ladejobi Street, Sango, Arewa, Afolabi, Alasia, Ojuina and Matiminu.

    Other areas that benefitted from solar lights include Ali- Iwo, Rabiat, Olodan, Olojowon, Zion, Sari and Amusu.

    Adedayo, a medical practitioner and deputy chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, said the constituents  should expect more dividends of democracy in education, health and social welfare.

    He promised to provide new school buildings, benches and chairs, upgrade of equipment in primary health care centres in the wards, and ensure health insurance for them through Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko.

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    Adedayo said: “There are more projects that are coming particularly concerning schools, we are going to give them new school buildings.

    “In term of health, we are going to give them medical centres, that is primary health care centres in the wards. They will benefit from equipment upgrade.

    “And again, I am also looking at giving some of them health insurance, insure their health through Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko. At least, I will start with about a 100 of them, the poor and the vulnerable in our group. I will register 100 households and that will comprise husband, wife and four children that are below age of 20 in every household.

    “Again, on education, I am going to supply school materials, particularly benches and chairs. I have plans to start an Adult Literacy Class. 

    “You will recall that by the grace of God, I am the deputy chairman, House of Representatives Committee of Health. 

    “I assure them they should be patient, more dividends of democracy are coming to this constituency,” he said.

  • Ekiti govt directs boundary committee to resolve Efon/Ipole land dispute

    Ekiti govt directs boundary committee to resolve Efon/Ipole land dispute

    Ekiti State Government has tasked the Land Dispute and Boundary Committee to mediate in the land dispute between communities in Efon-Ekiti and Ipole Iloro-Ekiti.

    The Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, gave the directive yesterday  during a meeting with the committee in her office in Ado-Ekiti.

    Afuye said the Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration places high premium on the lives of the people and won’t allow any dispute to fester and claim the lives of innocent citizens.

    She said the directive followed a petition written by the Alaaye of Efon, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare, accusing Ipole of laying claim to Iwaji, a community located between the two towns, knowing fully well that the area was part of Efon Local Government.

    In the petition, Oba Aladejare, alleged that the people of Ipole were deploying thugs to harass Iwaji residents over a portion of land in the community, urging the government to intervene and stop such unwholesome conduct.

    The deputy governor said the government would be unbiased and dispassionate in handling the age-long dispute, bordering on the ownership of Iwaji community.

    “What we are here for is peace and this is what the government is desirous of offering the residents of this state.

    “We want to appeal to our people to eschew violence and allow the committee on Land Dispute Resolution to visit the area and ascertain your claims”, Afuye said.

    Speaking on the disputed land, the Alaaye of Efon, Oba Aladejare, said the Intelligence Report of 1934 showed that Efon shared boundary with Aramoko-Ekiti, Ijero-Ekiti and Ogotun-Ekiti, and not Ipole.

    Oba Aladejare emphasised that Alaaye was a consenting authority over Ipole community up to 1984 before the town became an autonomous community.

    The traditional ruler contended that the state government used Omisanjana Stream as a demarcation between Iwaji and Ipole, saying the land belonged to his community contrary to the claim of Olupole, Oba Oladele Babatola.

    “Available records were there that attested to the fact that Efon Local Government had been collecting rates, building market, mini town hall, providing boreholes and extended electricity to Iwaji . They used to vote and exercised census exercises through Efon Local Government.

    “When Efon was created, the federal government gazetted and listed Iwaji as part of the settlements under Efon. Again, Iwaji Chiefs are taking their stipends from Efon Council area and not Ekiti West where Ipole Iloro-Ekiti belongs.

    “Where then is the claim of their ownership of that community?”, Oba Aladejare said.

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    Countering Alaaye’s position, the Olupole, Oba Babatola, said Apetu traditional title, who is the  head of Iwaji community, was a kingmaker under him based on the Ekiti State Chieftaincy Declarations of 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1981 respectively.

    Oba Babatola said that Apetu was part of those who selected his predecessor when he was to be installed a king, accusing Efon of only trying to arrogate the land to itself through subterfuge.

    “We don’t have boundary with Efon Alaaye, we only shared boundary with Ahun- Ekiti, a community under Efon Alaaye. We have never fought with Efon over land issue, though we are good neighbours if they check history properly.

    “Our ownership of Iwaji stands undisputable. Available documents testify to this fact. However, we will be happy if the government can intervene to prevent a situation whereby a town will claim ownership of a community from its true owner”, Oba Babatola said.

    The committee, comprising Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr Abayomi Opeyemi, the Surveyor General of Ekiti State, Mr Adebayo Faleto.

    Others are; Secretary, Ekiti State Boundary Commission, Mr Olalekan Olajide and other experts, are to visit the disputed land to ascertain the veracity of the  true ownership of Iwaji community.

  • Toyota partners firms on vehicle enhancement products

    Toyota partners firms on vehicle enhancement products

    Toyota Nigeria Limited has taken vehicle maintenance to a higher level with the launch of a new range of automobile enhancement products.

    The launch was held in partnership with renowned global manufacturers of the items in response to the demand of its customers for quality vehicle maintenance products.

    This is coming a few months after the firm introduced Toyota Genuine Motor Oil, a lubricant made not only for Toyota but all types of vehicle engines.

    The new vehicle enhancement products include those from Jewelultra Diamondbrite for cleaning/protecting vehicles; smart repair comprehensive tools for minor cosmetics repairs and high-performance abrasives and power tools for professional solid surfaces and innovative sanding produced by Mirka.

    Managing Director at the TNL, Kunle Ade-Ojo, said the company embarked on the project in line with its tradition of pushing barriers to satisfy customers.

    According to him, the products are useful for customers who want to maintain the interior and external brilliance of their vehicles.

    The Jewelultra Diamondbrite collections, he said, help in fighting the daily onslaught of dirt, UV-rays, acid rain and contaminants that could affect the internal and external glow of a vehicle.

    He added that the treatment comes with a guarantee, ensuring long-term peace of mind for vehicle owners.

    “By offering this extra layer of protection, it enhances the vehicle’s resale value and maintains its aesthetic appeal,” he added.

    He described the HBC Smart repair systems as comprehensive tools used for minor cosmetics repairs on vehicles such as the interior, dent and spot repairs.

    According to him, the HBC promotes sustainability by enabling longer vehicle part life minimizing waste, and curtailing extensive repairs.

    For the Mirka products, they offer high-performance abrasives and power tools which ensure durability and a flawless finish.

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    “The products are also perfect for professional solid surfaces and innovative sanding and are produced with the consideration of reducing environmental impact across their product range.

    “As a matter of fact, they offer the best and most efficient sanding experience.

    “The company enhances professional work with outstanding customer support, technical guidance, and training,” Ade-Ojo said.

    He also spoke on the Duxone and Standox products, which he noted as reputed for matchless refinishing.

    The company’s coating systems provide high-end paint technology that ensures brilliant finishes and long-term durability for vehicles, he said.

    Business Territory Director for Central East Europe, Turkey, Middle East and Africa at Axalla Coating Systems, Fadi Medlej, said the company remains number one in the auto refinish globally and available in 140 countries.

    He said the firm decided to come to Nigeria as part of its expansion programme and found a reliable partner in Toyota Nigeria Limited.

    Sales Excellence Manager, CEMA Region, Mirka Limited, Tamirat Yigzaw, said the firm celebrating its 80th anniversary is a solution provider offering the right products for quality job to save time and money.

    Business Manager, Refinish Systems for Middle East and sub-Sahara Africa (Duxone & Standox), Mr. Anand Ramachandran, also spoke on the benefits of the manufacturer/Toyota Nigeria partnership to the customers, stressing that it would bring about value and peace of mind.

  • Celebration of love at Trinity varsity ‘Xmas Carol

    Celebration of love at Trinity varsity ‘Xmas Carol

    The grandeur of the Yuletide season descended upon Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos as staff  members and students gathered to celebrate the fifth edition of its Christmas Carol.

    Themed:  ”The birth of the giver of comfort and joy: a carol of seven lessons,” the festive celebration, according to the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof  Olusegun Kolawole,  was dedicated to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

    Speaking on the sideline, Prof Kolawola said that the university values Christian ethics and recognises the December season as very important to Christians. 

    “A season that marks the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and one of how we celebrate his birth is through a carol of songs and lessons.

     ”So, it is part of the tradition of the university that every year on the second week of December we organise a carol to thank God for the success of the year, to thank God for Jesus Christ for our lives and for the progress we are making and to prepare us for Christmas,” Kolawole said. 

     The Pro-Chancellor of the university, Pastor Samuel Olatunji, said that the world was privileged to have Jesus Christ as a good shepherd, adding that as a good shepherd, Christ has always shown us that He is always with us everywhere in whatever situations we find ourselves, “because he is ever ready to protect us, to provide for us, to deliver us and to sustain us. 

    So, each time we have the privilege to celebrate His birth, it is an opportunity to show our gratitude to God.” Prof Olawale admonished students of the university to always celebrate the values of Christianity and keep the principles of God by giving love to ourselves, living a clean life, working and making God the centre of their lives. 

     He said: “I believe that our students who have done well will continue to do well and those who haven’t will also brace up to do well. I commit our students to the hands of God for more success in the future, especially as they travel home for Christmas and come back in January for their exams and other engagements,” he prayed. 

     Earlier while delivering a sermon, Minister Bisi Otitoola urged Christians to rejoice no matter the situation they may be going through. 

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     He said that the birth of Christ is the joy of the world because he came to give the world life. 

     ”Don’t allow what you are passing through to affect your joy for Christ will always comfort and give us joy when we seek Him first. 

    The birth of Jesus Christ gives us comfort and joy to live for Him and Him alone. Follow in the standard of Christ and our lives will never be the same.” 

     The Christmas Carol was graced by members of the school governing council, Principal of Queens College, Mrs Oyindamola Obabori, Dr Oyisan,  KoladeAdebowale, an engineer, Dr Oluranti Adedayo, Mrs Titilayo Akinpemi, Pastor Oyisola Ogunsanya, Pastor Shola Akinyemi, Pastor Ola Dayo, Pastor Tunde Ojo, Deans of Faculties, Directors of Units, Heads of Departments, members of staff, and students.

     The first lesson recording the coming of Jesus Christ was taken from the book of Isaiah 9:6, the second from Isaiah 11: 1-3, the third lesson from Luke 1: 26-35, the fourth lesson from the book of Luke 2:9-14, while the fifth, sixth and seventh lessons were from Matthew 1:18-23, Habakkuk 3:3-6 and Matthew 2:1-2 respectively.

     There was dance choreography, drama and song presentations among others.