 As residents prepare for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the latest in government has enjoined them to be vigilant and continue to pray for the country. Commissioner for Home Affairs Prince Anofi Ilegushi said this during the 2022 edition of the Christmas Carol and Nine Lessons held at the Government House, Alousa Ikeja. The last evening's correspondent, Love Igugoe Oedoko, has more in this report. It is the year 2022 edition of the legacy of Carol of Nine Lessons, the 15th in its series. It was indeed a night of praise and thanks given to the Lord. People from all walks of life, government functionaries, including the governor, Baba Jidesawunulu, his wife Ibe Joke, his deputy, Dr. Obefemi Hamzad, and his wife, Oluremi, were all in attendance. The programme presents an avenue for the people to give glory to God for seeing the state and the people through the year. I feel super, super excited about it. That we did the first one, the second one, the third one, the fourth one and still counting to God be the glory for it's only him that made it possible for us to be able to mark this one. When you actually look at a lot of things that has happened to a lot of people, you know that it's good for us to qualify him and every time I look out for the praises. Thank you, Lord Maziko, for what he has done to the good people of legacy and more importantly, for the guidance, the wisdom, the knowledge and the very, very impactful programme that has been instituted by this administration. First reading was taken from Genesis 3, 1-12, The Fall of Man. Second reading was from Isaiah 7, 10-14, The Prophecy of His Birth. Third reading was Isaiah 9, 1-7, The Promised Land. And fourth from Luke 1, 26-38, The Annunciation. All the way to the ninth reading, The Word Was Made Flesh. God was so willing to thank Legations for supporting his administration and prayed that God would continue to keep them. It's been a glorious time for us. It's been a wonderful journey and we believe that with you, working with us, the journey of the greater Lagos is just rising. And it shall rise and rise and rise with all of you on that journey. The wife of the governor, Ibi Jokesawunlu, urged residents to collect their permanent voters' cards to be able to... It is important that we all make it a point of patriotic duty to be part of the lecturing process. As we celebrate, may we all be filled with joy, happiness, and blessings of Christmas. Earlier in his welcome address, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Annofiu Elegushi said the end of the year is a period of sober reflections and a time to take stock of activities. He employed Oro to keep safe and be via Brother's Keeper. This season teaches us to extend our hands of generosity and brotherliness towards mankind. We are required to spread love, not only during your time, but throughout the whole year. The theme of this year's Christmas Carol of Nine Nurses is A Stone of Grace, as stated in Proverbs 17, verse 8. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.