Itsekiri Nativity Sunday turns carnival as Rev Atigolo charges Christians to imbibe spirit of Thanksgiving

The Itsekiri Nativity Sunday held Sunday July 10 at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Hall Mega Parish, Delta Province 5 Headquarters, Warri, Delta State, turned carnival of some sort, Our Senior Correspondent reports.

The Itsekiri Nativity Sunday Service, began with super-praise and worship in Itsekiri Language, with display of different dancing steps and parade of beautiful attires by Itsekiri sons and daughters of the parish.

Guest Minister at the service, Rev. Emmanuel Atigolo, in his sermon titled: 'It is good to give God thanks', charged Christians to continually worship and thank God, in order to get ‘surplus in life’, adding that there are benefits in thanking God, if the people believe. 

Rev. Atigolo, a National Presbyter, Church of God Mission, Osubi, who took his text from Psalm 100 verses 2&3, Psalm 103 verses 1 to 4, Psalm 107 verse 15 and Luke 17, admonished Christians to know that after praising God, there are rewards from Above.

The Cleric, prayed God to bless those that participated in the Itsekiri Nativity Sunday of RCCG, Redemption Hall Mega Parish as well as the prosperity of Warri Kingdom and long reign of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III.

Coordinator of Itsekiris in Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Hall Mega Parish, Delta Prince 5, Headquarters, Elder (Prince) Yemi Emiko, opined that the Nativity Sunday, will encourage people to rededicate themselves to God as well as give them opportunity to celebrate God in their authentic true colours and not borrowed language.

Elder (Prince) Yemi Emiko, fielding questions from Our Senior Correspondent

Elder Emiko, told the congregation that Christianity in Nigeria, started in Warri Kingdom in the 15th century, stressing that Itsekiris are Christians by birth and the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Delta State, started from Ogun-Obite Quarters, Okere in Warri Kingdom.

Representative of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, said Itsekiri throne symbolizes Christ and appreciated the church for giving the Itsekiri members the opportunity to showcase their native identity, in praising and giving thanks to God.

From Left: Sir Matthew Itsekure, Barr. Tosan Nobi-Okoh, Elder (Prince) Yemi Emiko & another guest

He commended Barr. Tosan Nobi Okoh, for her smooth pace in the interpretation of the message during the exhortation by Rev. Atigolo, promising to inform the Warri Monarch that one of his subjects, is making Itsekiri Nation proud.

One of the organizers of the event, Barr. Tosan Nobi Okoh, expressed gratitude to the RCCG Redemption Hall Mega Parish and Pastor-in-Charge, Pst. Olaitan Olubiyi and the entire pastorate as well as friends, for their support in making the celebration a huge success.

Rev. Atigolo, preaching in Itsekiri Language as Barr. Tosan Nobi-Okoh interprets in English Language

High point of the celebration was the presentation of gifts to the Pastor-in-Charge of Province, PICP, Delta 5, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, other pastors and invited guests.

From left: Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Elder Emiko & his lovely wife, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Chief Francis Omatseye, Pst. & Mrs. Olaitan Olubiyi, Chief Winifred Egbejule & Chief Solomon Arenyeka

Fresh Angle International can report that the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Chief (Dr.) Thomas Ereyitomi, the member representing Warri South-West Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Chief Francis Omatseye, Leader of Warri South-West Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Emiko Odin-Etuwewe, Hon. Charlie Erewa, Chief Winifred Egbejule, Sir Matthew Itsekure, Hon. Simeon Iluwa and Oti-Reece Edukugho Esq., were among prominent Itsekiris that graced the colourful celebration.

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