Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured that his administration will make 2025 a better year for the people, through practical and good governance in the state.
Okpebholo gave the assurance during 2024 Nine Lessons and Carol organised by the State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Benin.
Okpebholo, who joined the 24 members and staff of the assembly in a melodious tune, thanked God for his blessings upon the state and prayed for love and unity of the state as it progresses into 2025.
“God has been good to us in the state. As the year is coming to an end, we will not end with the year, but see the end of it and together we shall all enter 2025, praying for more blessings,” the governor said.
The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, during the Nine Lessons and Carol service, expressed profound gratitude to God for the gift of life and His countless blessings throughout the year.
Agbebaku acknowledged the challenges faced but emphasised the faithfulness of God in preserving and guiding everyone through them.
The Deputy speaker, Maria Oligbi-Edeko, in her heartfelt prayer, asked for God’s continued protection, wisdom, and grace in the coming year, urging everyone to remain steadfast in their faith and trust in God.
Oligbi-Edeko also highlighted the significance of the season as a time to reflect on God’s love, share joy, and spread hope.
The high point of the Carol was the rendition of different melodious tunes by the EDHA choir and El-Excess Choral choir to the delight of everyone present(NAN)