*UNIDEL Holds 2023 Nine Lessons And Carol*
Amid excitement and celebration, University of Delta Agbor on Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 held its Nine Lessons and Carols.
The colourful event which took place at the main campus saw the 1000 capacity hall filled up.
In a brief exhortation, Pastor Edward Akpati Ogude while speaking on the topic " why Christmas" with Bible reference from lsaiah 9:6 said the essence of the Christmas celebration was to thank God for the birth of Jesus Christ who came into the world to save mankind from their sins.
He noted that Christmas Celebration also symbolizes hope, love and redemption and therefore, enjoined staff and students to celebrate in holiness and shun worldly attractions that will derail the reason for the season.
Pastor Ogude urged everyone to see the season as a time for sober reflection, be ready for the coming of the Lord and to show generosity especially to the needy in the society.
The first reading was taken by the Vice Chancellor Prof Stella Chiemeke while the Registrar, Barrister Richmond Omagbemi, the Bursar Mr Sunny Ikeogwu and the University Librarian took the second, third and fourth readings respectively.
The other lessons were read by the Union leaders, staff and student.
The lighting of the Christmas tree was performed by Prof. Stella Chiemeke while the University band thrilled the audience with melodious Carol songs.
In her Christmas message, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke expressed gratitude to staff for their unwavering commitment and dedication in the year 2023.
She disclosed that despite the economic climate in the country, UNIDEL was able to pass through the Accreditation Exercise and other academic break throughs.
Prof Chiemeke announced that the University Governing Council graciously approved the purchase of Christmas Gift for all staff members and implored them to receive it with humility and gratitude.
She maintained that the spirit of giving should not just be confined to the holiday season but should extend throughout the year and beyond.
The event had in presence all the principal officers, Deans of various Faculties, heads of department, directors, union leaders, staff and students.
In a vote of thanks, the Dean of Faculty of Arts, Dr Mrs Caroline Ohen commended the University Band for their excellent performance.
She gave kudos to the Vice Chancellor Prof Stella Chiemeke for giving the department of Performing Arts the necessary support and assistance to hold a successful event.
