The Lagos State Government has hosted the 2025 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at Lagos House, Ikeja, in celebration of the birth and reign of Jesus Christ.
The event, which held on Thursday and marked the 19th edition, was themed “The Reign of the Messiah” and was attended by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Also in attendance were the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Oluremi; the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro; the Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; members of the State Executive Council; serving and former public office holders; as well as political, religious and traditional leaders, among others.
During the service, the First Lady read the ninth lesson, while the Deputy Governor, his wife and the Speaker read the eighth, seventh and fifth lessons respectively, and all wished Lagos residents a Merry Christmas.
Speaking at the event, the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Layode, commended the state government for sustaining the tradition of the Christmas carol as part of its commitment to promoting religious harmony.
He said the theme of the carol spoke deeply to the joy, peace and divine uplift that Jesus brought to humanity, describing the gathering as a moment of rejoicing, thanksgiving, worship and adoration.
In his address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Adewunmi Ogunsanya, acknowledged President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for initiating the Carol of Nine Lessons tradition, which he said has endured over the years.
He also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and their spouses for their continued support of the ministry and its programmes, and praised religious leaders for their vision and spiritual leadership, as well as the choir and instrumentalists, noting that they brought the spirit of the season to life.
