On Thursday, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo Osibajo, attended the 2017 Praise Christmas Concert held at Aso Rock. The event was held at the State House Conference, which had Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God delivering the sermon, was organised by the Presidency to honour and appreciate God for the gift of Christ, the unity of the country as well as the greater opportunities the future has for the country.
The Vice President was accompanied by former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and ex-Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan. Also present at the event were serving and former ministers, the Head of Service, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, former and serving members of the National Assembly, led by Reps Speaker Yakubu Dogara.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that three scripture lessons were read at the concert by Speaker YakubuDogara, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun as well as the Head of Service, Mrs Oyo Ita.
The event also featured songs of praise and Christmas carol delivered by the Aso Villa Chapel Choir and its Children’s wing; Minna Choral Society choir; the Port Harcourt Male Ensemble International combined choir of the military and paramilitary forces.
There were also performances by Blessing Joseph Ilagha, Nathaniel Bassey, and Pastor Kunle Ajayi among others. Here are photos from the event:
VP Osinbajo And Wife Attend 2017 Aso Villa Christmas Concert (Pictures) https://t.co/zU56O7hJqp pic.twitter.com/oiLWFOFHGH
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VP Osinbajo & his wife, Pastor Dolapo, interacting with members of the children choir of the FCT School for the Blind who performed brilliantly earlier today at the Christmas Carol @ the Presidential Villa. Photo: Novo Isioro pic.twitter.com/XaowV3C2HA
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