The Lagos State Government on Thursday hosted the 2025 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at Lagos House, Ikeja, bringing together government officials, religious leaders and invited guests in a solemn celebration of the birth and reign of Jesus Christ.
Welcoming guests to the event, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, described the occasion as a time for worship, reflection and renewed faith, anchored on the theme “The Reign of the Messiah.” He said the carol was not merely a musical ceremony but a spiritual gathering to proclaim Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Layode noted that while Christmas is often associated with the birth of Jesus in a manger, the celebration also serves as a reminder of His eternal reign as the Prince of Peace. He urged attendees to embrace the message of hope, love and peace that the season represents, especially in a world facing uncertainty and challenges.
According to him, the Carol of Nine Lessons invites believers to reflect on the Messiah’s journey from prophecy to fulfilment, encouraging Lagos residents to allow Christ’s reign to take root in their hearts and daily lives. He called on guests to join in the singing and reflection, expressing hope that the celebration would inspire joy, peace and spiritual renewal.
The event was further enriched by special ministrations from the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Choir, the Pacceli School of the Blind, as well as gospel artistes Kent Edunjobi and Kenny St. Brown, whose performances added colour and deep spiritual meaning to the celebration.
In a remark, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr Adewunmi Ogunsanya, acknowledged the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for initiating the Carol of Nine Lessons tradition, which he said has endured over the years. He also commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and their spouses for their continued support of the ministry and its programmes.
The annual Carol of Nine Lessons remains one of Lagos State’s key end-of-year spiritual gatherings, reinforcing themes of unity, faith and hope during the Christmas season.