Yakubu Gowon, the former head of state, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo were among dignitaries present at the 2025 service of nine lessons and carols held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
The annual Christmas service, held on Friday and hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, was themed ‘Emmanuel: God With Us’.
Obasanjo, who has rarely attended a state function in Aso
Rock since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, read the second lesson from
Genesis, which focused on obedience and divine blessing.
Gowon had delivered the first lesson, setting the tone for
the service with a reading centred on accountability and humanity’s
relationship with God.
Oluremi read the ninth lesson from John 1:1-14, affirming
the Christian belief in the incarnation of Christ as the word made flesh.
Oliver Aba, prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, in his
exhortation, urged Nigerians to embrace selfless service, unity and collective
responsibility as pathways to national renewal.
“God is with us in the valley, in the storms of life and in
victory, he is the Prince of Peace amid inflation, insecurity and social
divisions,” Aba said.
Other dignitaries at the service include Adeyeye Ogunwusi,
the Ooni of Ife; Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader; Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker
of the house of representatives; and George Akume, secretary to the government
of the federation.
Also in attendance were Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, president
of the court of appeal; Christopher Musa, minister of defence; and Dapo
Abiodun, governor of Ogun state.
A 100-member choir from the Christian Association of Nigeria
(CAN) led carol renditions throughout the service, which concluded with
traditional rhythms and the singing of ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’.
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