BENIN CITY — Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has highlighted the importance of thanksgiving as an expression of gratitude to God for His blessings and favour.
Idahosa stated this on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Edo-Delta, Wesley Cathedral, Benin-Sapele Road, Benin City, where he served as Chief Harvester at the 2026 Diocesan Harvest and Lay Preachers Recognition Service.
The Deputy Governor, who joined communicants in songs of thanksgiving, was also honoured with an award in recognition of his presence and contributions towards the building of the Bishop’s Chapel.
Explaining his decision to attend the service, Idahosa said the Methodist Church was one of the oldest Christian denominations, adding that he had tremendous respect for the Bishop of the Edo-Delta Diocese, Right Rev. Dr. Nosakhare Nosayaba.
He described being in the presence of God as a great opportunity and pledged to fulfil his commitment towards the ongoing church project to ensure its completion.
Also honoured as co-harvester was former Edo State Governor, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, who was represented at the event by his son, Eghe Nosakhare (Jnr).
Eghe, speaking on behalf of his father, said any project that advances the kingdom of God and promotes the spread of the gospel was a noble undertaking.
He described it as a privilege to give thanks to God and give back to the church through thanksgiving.
The Chairman of the Harvest Organising Committee, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, said the committee had resolved to channel the proceeds of the Harvest of Gratitude towards the completion of a new church project located along the bypass.
She said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that the facility would be completed and opened for worship.
Omorogbe also described churches as generational institutions and urged children who had moved to other denominations to maintain a connection with the churches in which their parents worshipped.
Earlier, the Bishop of the Methodist Church, Diocese of Edo-Delta, Right Rev. Dr. Nosakhare Nosayaba, commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as people-oriented policies.
He explained that the award recipients were nominated in recognition of their contributions to the development of the church.
