Delta State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, says one of the greatest legacies he would bequeath to his successor was the presence of God in the state Government House in Asaba.
Okowa stated this in Asaba at the launch of a music album, produced by the choir of Government House Chapel, Asaba.
He attributed the success of his administration to God’s divine providence and charged the governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Deputy Governor-elect, Sir Monday Onyeme, to put God first always as they assume offfice.
He said the ministration of Government House Chapel Choir in the past eight years had attracted God’s presence to all parts of the state.
The governor advised Oborevwori and Onyeme to remain divinely connected to God by re-doubling their efforts in the worship of God as they prepared to take over the mantle of political leadership in the state.
He disclosed that through the purposeful worship of God, challenges would be surmounted and victory enthroned in the lives of those who firmly hold on to God.
He said that the music album produced by the Government House Chapel Choir would help significantly in advancing the gospel of God, and urged worshipers to encourage the choristers by purchasing copies of the album.
“This choir needs to be encouraged because I know that through their voices, the praises and worship they render in this place, a lot has happened to this state.
“We may not appreciate it but I and my wife know that we believe in the presence of God in this chapel. We are very mindful of the fact that our God is present in this place and whenever we call Him, He answers us.
“So, I must use this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to praise the name of the Lord and to call His presence in this chapel.
“We thank God that our governor-elect and his deputy are here. The greatest asset that I would leave for you both is the presence of God in the Government House.
“The greatest desire of my wife and I is to see the fire on this altar glow and burn continually. Pressures will come and all manner of confusing voices will come but resist it and make sure that you reverence God,” Okowa stated.
He advised the incoming governor to create time every morning to worship God, saying it could be difficult sometimes, but you should try to do it as much as you can. Do it because you must provide leadership by leading.
“I believe that as long as you go on that path with this wonderful choir, the Lord will guide you.”
