The Government in Bayelsa State has announced activities for the 8th annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration which would have as its theme, “The Covenant Keeping God”.
The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson at a media briefing in Yenagoa on Tuesday said activities for the three days spiritual programme will hold on Thursday, 30th and Friday, 31st October with a Solemn Assembly, and will climax on Saturday November 2nd with the thanksgiving.
Iworiso-Markson called on Bayelsans to come out en masse and be part of the event, which is the last of the Restoration Government of Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson.
He said this year’s thanksgiving is crucial because it is coming just before the all important governorship election slated for November 16.
According to him, it is important for all Bayelsans to come together to be part of the thanksgiving irrespective of political party affiliations or religious divide.
The Government spokesman used the opportunity to again appreciate Governor Dickson for the Thanksgiving Day initiative which began in 2012 at the inception of his administration.
He noted that Bayelsa is the only state in the country that sets aside a day to thank God for His many blessings on the people and the land which he stressed has been the reason the state has been sustained in peace throughout the administration.
The Information Commissioner said “Let me emphasize that the thanksgiving is non partisan and all Bayelsans should participate irrespective of political affiliations because the thanksgiving is too precious to be politicized.
“We are celebrating the 8th edition of the annual Thanksgiving Day and it’s something we should not take lightly. We give all praise to God Almighty for preserving us as a government and as a people up till this point.
“This administration is the first since the creation of Bayelsa state to serve for 8 years, and it is attributable to the way in which Governor Dickson leads the state in prayers and thanks to God, which reiterates the fact that he is God sent to Bayelsa state.
“The thanksgiving is non partisan. There is no PDP there is no APC. This Thanksgiving is for all Bayelsans, it doesn’t matter the political party you belong to. We believe very strongly that as our state is the glory of all lands, we can set aside our differences and commit the forth coming election into God’s hands because we believe that this election will be peaceful”.
In his remarks, the Secretary of the State Thanksgiving committee, Pastor David Yalah said the Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu will lead other ministers including, Bishop Wale Oke, Apostle David Zilly Aggrey, among others.
He said the peace being enjoyed in Bayelsa today speaks volumes of God’s leading through the years made possible by Governor Dickson’s love for seeking the Almighty’s face every step of the way.
Also speaking, another member of the thanksgiving committee, Rev. Precious I. Precious said that under the Restoration administration, the church has enjoyed a serene environment to preach the gospel and operate its activities like never before.
He thanked Governor Seriake Dickson for championing the cause of christianity in the state, adding that it is the reason God’s attention has been drawn to Bayelsa as shown in the many blessings the land has enjoyed.
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