 to his concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law to the 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law to the 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law welcome to the 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law 2022 state house Christmas concert it's going to be a fun evening right here at the state house banquet hall we have an amazing lineup you don't want to miss so sit back relax and be prepared to sing the law ladies and gentlemen please rise for his excellency the vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria professor Yemi Oshiba Joe S.A.N.G.C.O.N. and his lovely wife Mrs. Dolako Oshiba please remain standing as we take the national anthem God is enthroned upon the praises of his people and here to lead us as we proclaim the Messiah and gentlemen please rise for his excellency the vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria professor Yemi Oshiba Joe S.A.N.G.C.O.N. and his lovely wife Mrs. Dolako Oshiba Joe please remain standing as we take the national anthem God is enthroned upon the praises of his people loving father we have gathered here coming from different parts of our nation for the 23rd edition of the Christmas praise concert and carols marking the 2022 Christmas season we gather in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood to prepare for the coming of your son this Christmas help us to take this moment to pray and to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas Almighty God grants that the new birth of your son in the flesh redeems us from the old slavery under the yoke of sin so we may receive him with joy as our Messiah our Redeemer and our King put into our hearts the peace which we seek and which you alone can give us help us in Nigeria to know one another better and to live as brothers and sisters children of the same father irrespective of ethnic group religion political association or social status oh Lord awaken in our hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness join us all together in your love and give us your heavenly peace as we reflect today on the birth of the Savior deliver us from every evil by the blessing which Christ brings and teach us to celebrate Christmas with hearts free of sin and evil let your mercy reach us from the heavens Lord caress us embrace us and pierce our hearts with your love touch the hearts of those who do evil in whatever form that they will stop touch renew and transform the hearts of those who in this country are planning to cause violence civil disturbance pain suffering displacement and death cause them to have a change of heart Lord God come to us fill our hearts with joy and grant us the light in Christmas which is faith the warmth of Christmas which is love the radiance of Christmas which is purity the righteousness of Christmas which is justice the belief in Christmas which is truth the all of Christmas which is Christ may this program be gone in your holy name be happily ended in your name through Christ our Lord and may almighty God continue to bless us may we be solidly united in love enjoy and peace as fellow Nigerians and people of the same human race all these we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord the Bible says ladies and gentlemen we can please be seated your excellency vice-president Yemi or Shiba Joe your excellency the wife of the vice-president mrs. Delacro or Shiba Joe your excellences distinguished ladies and gentlemen my name is Lanquie Omoele and it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Statehouse Christmas Carol concert themed the Messiah this evening we shall celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the Messiah of the world and as we proceed I would like to recognize distinguished members of the Senate here present members of the House of Representative members of the judiciary the secretary to the government of the Federation the head of the service and members of the federal executive council our royal fathers here present members of the diplomatic corps distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen you're indeed welcome to what promises to be a truly exciting evening I'd also like to request that you do me a favor that you look around you and give a warm welcome to those around you wishing them if you will welcome in your local language and also Merry Christmas in your local language may I request that you please give do that very very simple tests thank you very much fantastic fantastic fantastic I see that we've all passed the test if anybody didn't do it to you please look for somebody else one more tests one more tests can you just say in any language God bless you in any language God bless you I think that you all deserve a round of applause you may ask that you please give yourselves a very warm round of applause thank you very much indeed we shall be proceeding with this event the Bible tells us that out of the mouth of babes the Lord has ordained praise please give a very warm welcome to the ASO Villa chapel children choir where is this king? Bethlehem of Judea okay go now find this king when you find him bring word to me so that I may go and worship him yes your mother's too small Bethlehem was not so in the beginning this is how the story began I'm an angel I've got a message for you a message? okay you're gonna have a baby my Jojo don't worry you'll be fine it's the Holy Son of the Moe let your will be done let your will be done let your will be done let your will be done we have another youthful group to come minister to us and they are located here in Abuja please give a resounding applause as we receive the Eagles Music Academy Abuja I sense a bit of bias at the back is it because they are a bit alright can we please welcome the Eagle Music Academy Abuja thank you very much