Parents have been charged to train up their children in line with God’s injunctions to enable them become veritable instruments that would contribute to the uplift of their families, state and nation.
Abia state governor, Dr Ikpeazu gave the charge during the dedication and thanksgiving service of Ariona Uchechi Esonu and Brioma Olaedo Esonu, the twin babies of the former state secretary of PDP, Chief Charles Esonu held at seventh Day Adventist Church Aba Headquarters thanked God for what He has done in the life of the family of Esonu by blessing them with wonderful babies .
Represented by his deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, the governor congratulated the parents of the twins for doing the needful by coming to acknowledge God’s blessing and love towards them and prayed that the blessings of God would remain permanent in their lives in addition to granting them good health, grow and achieve their potentials in life.
He appreciated the seventh Day Adventist Church for always interceding for the PDP led adminstration under his leadership which has contributed positively in impacting in the state especially in restoring peace and security across the state and commended the leadership of the church for dedicating the First Sabbat of month to pray for a free, fair and credible elections in all elections.
In his sermon, entitled ” Oh Lord, our Lord ” the President, Eastern Nigeria Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Bassy Udoh enjoined Christians to always portray the image of God in all they do.
He said that God’s Name represent perfection and excellence in creation as well called for the spirit of discernment to direct them in life and described the blessings of the twins babies to the family as another testimony of God’s blessing.
Responding on behalf of his family, Chief Charlea Esonu described the gift of their twin baby girls as testimonies of answered prayers and prayed to God to extend the same blessings to every couple desiring the fruits of the womb and thanked all for identifying with them.
