Abeokuta agog as David Achudume weds Precious Chukwu
The rock-city of Abeokuta stood still on Saturday for the Achudumes and Chukwus as men and women from all walks of life converged at the sprawling Auditorium of the Victory Life Bible Church (VLBC) for the solemnization of holy matrimony between Pastor David Achudume, the son of the VLBC Founder, Apostle Lawrence Achudume and Precious Chukwu.
It was indeed an occasion for people, especially the women’s folk to display their high fashion sense, decked in various exquisitely designed traditional outfits in the colours of purple and pink.
The Auditorium indeed had a touch of class with the eye-popping drapes, lighting, audio-visuals gadgets and alluring decorations adding splendour to the atmosphere.
Delivering the sermon titled: ‘A BLUEPRINT FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND ENDURING MARRIAGE’, the eloquent Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, described marriage as God’s idea and not that of man’s.
According to him, God saw the need for the creation of woman to be a helper and supporter to man.
Noting that every individual is an Ambassador of his or her family therefore the need for everyone to always be of good conduct and do that which is just and in accordance with the injunctions of God.
The respected Man-of-God urged the husband not to argue with his wife no matter the circumstances but must settle whatever differences that may come up amicably.
“Marriage must constantly bring pleasure to God, and you both must always work together for a lasting union.”
The number one man in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, in his goodwill message observed that the couple Perfectly compliments each other urging them to remain as one for their wedlock to stand the test of time.
“It is the joy of every parent to see their children walk down the aisle as marriage is one of the mundane obligations in life.”
Governor Abiodun described Apostle Lawrence Achudume as an embodiment of simplicity, zeal and forthrighness saying he and his late wife, Reverend Fola Achudume indeed raised up their children very well.
Immediate Past Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun in his goodwill message urged the couple to make Christ the pillar of their home, and wished them the very best in their marriage.
The Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Uno while intimating the congregation on the special bond between his family and the Achudumes noted that it was indeed his pleasure to be at the auspicious occasion.
“Akwa-Ibom is the second home of the Achudumes and its always a delight to be at any event held by the family.”
He admonished the wife especially to take good care of her husband not only as her better half but as his mother and prayed that God flourishes the union.
The Ogun State Chairman of the Christian Association Of Nigeria, CAN, the Right Reverend Emmanuel Adekunle was the Officiating Minister, the Former President of the Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Francis Wale- Oke presented the marriage certificate while Bishop Funke Adejumo led other invited Ministers Of God to pray for the couple.
Dignitaries at the event include Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who was represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, The Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso and his Oloris, The Olowu Of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola who was represented by titled Chiefs, the wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, Immediate Past Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun who was represented by his wife, Dr Olufunsho Amosun, the immediate Past Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel and his wife , Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, renowned Chartered Accountant and International Business Lawyer, Dr.Gbenga Adeoye, Eminent Clerics, and General Managers of Media Organisations.
