Sunday January 3rd, 2016 will remain a memorable day for Lagosians, as the state government under the leadership of Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode played host of several top anointed men of God on its 2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Governor, who spoke during the 2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service, also reassured Lagosians of his determination to work hard to achieve all-inclusive progress and prosperity for all in 2016.
In his exhortation, Pastor Adeboye said despite the predictions for 2016 in the wake of the dwindling oil prices likely to result in loss of jobs, those connected to God can surmount these challenges.
He said those who seek to prosper in the New Year must take a stand to be closer to God.
Furthermore, Bishop Mike Okonkwo; His Eminence, Most Rev. Chukwuemaka Kalu Uche; Pastor Wole Oladiyun; Pastor Wale Adefarasin; Archbishop Adewale Martins; Most Rev. E.A Ademowo, among others take out time to pray for Lagos State.
Bible readings at the service were taken by Her Excellency, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Lagos State Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola; Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. (Mrs.) Lola. Akande, and Chairman of Conference of Executive Secretaries of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State, Hon. Alabi Kolade David. See cuts below…
R-L: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Wife of General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Mrs. Foluke Adeboye and General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo, arriving at the Y2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, January, 2016.
R-L: Mother of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Christiana Oluleye Ambode; Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Lagos State Governor,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye; his Wife, Pastor Mrs. Foluke and Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule and her husband, Mr. Saheed Adebule, during the Y2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, January, 2016.
R-L: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye; his Wife, Pastor Mrs. Foluke and Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule and her husband, Mr. Saheed Adebule, during the Y2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, January, 2016.
R-L: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Lagos State Governor ,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his Wife, Pastor Mrs. Foluke Adeboye, during the Y2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, January, 2016.
R-L: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye; his Wife, Pastor Mrs. Foluke Adeboye; Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Oluranti Adebule; her husband, Mr. Saheed Adebule and Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, during the Y2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday, January, 2016.