It was emotional moments as the final edition of the Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol Festival under the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel as Governor of the State, held at Ibom Hall Grounds Uyo.
The Governor noted that the award initiated to encourage creativity among international and local Gospel artistes in Nigeria will be presented annually to gospel music artistes who distinguished themselves in expressive talents within a preceding year, and also create a global brand for the event. The maiden edition of the Emmanuel Award for Excellence in Gospel Music Ministry was presented by Governor Udom Emmanuel to Nathaniel Bassey, a Gospel singer, pastor, trumpeter and songwriter who hails from Ikot Ofon in Akwa Ibom State. He received a plaque and ten thousand dollars for the award.
The Chief Executive urged Christians to reflect on the essence of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and show love to one another during the Yuletide season, adding that Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols has since 2015, been an event where Christians sing praises to God in acknowledgement of the birth of Christ.
In his homily, the general overseer, Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, who spoke on the theme ‘Go Forward’, culled his text from John: 3: 16, noted that to go forward a Christian should possess five major keys of love, global vision, faith, giving and salvation.
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