NCC Christian Fellowship organises Christmas Carol 2021

*The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Christian community, under the aegis of the NCC Christian Fellowship, has organised its annual End-of-Year Thanksgiving and Christmas Carol, giving thanks to God for a prosperous 2021 while seeking divine direction in the New Year

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Christian community under the aegis of the NCC Christian Fellowship (NCCCF) has organised its annual End-of-Year Thanksgiving and Christmas Carol to thank God for a successful and prosperous year, and to seek divine guidance for the year 2022.

The telecoms sector regulatory Commission said at the event, which took place at Commission’s Christian Chapel, located at NCC’s Annex Office, Mbora District, in Abuja, FCT, members revelled in the God’s glory for a successful year 2021 through rendition of soul-lifting and praise worship through special carols resonating with and symbolising  the Christian culture of celebrations at Christmas.

Cross-sections of participants in the event

“It was a happy moment and fun-filled occasion for all members of the Fellowship and their guests who came to the chapel to partake of the celebrations,” noted the NCC.

Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, stated Mr. Yakubu Gontor, President of the Fellowship, in his exhortation, thanked the congregation for attending and freely participating in the activities.

Mr. Gontor emphasised that the main purpose of the 2021 Carol Service at the Chapel, as it is the tradition, was to give thanks to God for His faithfulness and protection throughout the year 2021.

According to the NCCCF President, the end of the year is usually marked by bliss, peace and good tiding for humanity, and prayed that the reason for the season shall continue to glow, manifest and abide in the lives of all the attendees and the entire Commission.

Prof. Adeolu Akande, Chairman of Board of Commissioners of NCC, who was said to be unavoidably absent, earlier had transmitted a message to the Fellowship, expressing delight at the organisation of the carol and thanksgiving service.

The NCC Board Chairman described the season as a time to express love to everyone and to build social solidarity among all members of the society, irrespective of faith for Nigeria to become a better place for all.

Cutting of the cake

In his sermon at the event, Pastor Olarewaju Osho, who focused his message on ‘Divine Restoration’, anchored his preaching on the Holy Scriptural texts in the Books of Matthew 1: 20-23, and Joel 2: 21-27.

The cleric urged all Christians to continue to emulate Christ, and to be thankful.

Pastor Osho also implored the congregants to see the centrality of thanksgiving in Christian life and assured them that God Almighty shall restore all that the enemies have stolen, because Christmas is also a period for Divine Restoration.

He also commended the NCC Christian Fellowship for organising the Christmas Carol in a successful and impressive manner.

The event was also marked by observance of solemn quiet moment and prayer for the repose of the souls of Alhaji Ahmed Joda and Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye, two former Chairmen of the Commission’s Board, as well as Dr. Eugene Juwah, a former Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission.

The three distinguished personalities died in the second half of the year 2021.

The Commission as well stated: “The arrival of Mercy Afolabi, a gospel singer and entertainer marked a climax of the event, the dynamics of the celebrations heightened as attendees danced to the highly entertaining music.

“The occasion also featured exchange of gifts, merry making and prayers for God’s protection for the staff of the Commission, their loved ones and the country in general.”

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