2023: Gov. Sanwo-Olu, wife call for active participation in election, preach love, harmony at Christmas
Ayodele Olalere
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to take active participation in the 2023 elections, adding that is the only way they can elect good leaders next year.
She also appealed to eligible voters in the state to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) so they can exercise their civic responsibility.
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Mrs. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 2022 Lagos Christmas Carol, organised by the Lagos State first family at Lagos House, Ikeja, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The event with the theme: ‘A stone of grace’ was attended by Christian leaders, political leaders, traditional rulers among others.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was the Chief Host also urged Lagosians to love one another and live in harmony.
The governor read John 1:14 from the Holy Bible and thanked the people who came in large numbers to observe the carol.
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In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Anofiu Elegushi, said the year 2022 Christmas Carol was meant to reflect and appreciate God, adding it is a period of sober reflection, and a time to show gratitude to God 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 has indeed been faithful,” he said.
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu, who also read Bible verses from Matthew 2: 2-12, enjoining the attendees to ensure they devote their time for love as it was exemplified by Jesus.
