Poor People Are Important To Society Irrespective Of Background, Says Papa Oritsejafor

By ODEYA OGBETUO

General Overseer/ Founder Word of Life Bible Church International, Warri, Delta State, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor said the poor are important to the society irrespective of their family background and should not be neglected but be assisted to enable them realize their full potentials in life.

Pastor Oritsejafor stated this while speaking at the Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Michael Omeru, Ogurimerime ,Ukori I JP at Agbon palace lsiokolo , Headquarters of Ethiope East LGA , Delta State.

According to Papa Oritsejafor, Jesus Christ is the reason for the season.

He said, the reason Jesus Christ came to the world is to redeem mankind and therefore human beings should extend hands of love to their neighbours just as Jesus Christ loved the world hence he died for the redemption of mankind from condemnation.

Pastor Oritsejafor said, it is not good to look down on the poor but assist them in whatever way as that person could be of help to the society tomorrow.

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The Cleric said, Jesus Christ was born in a manger to tell the world that those that are poor are still important and therefore, the poor should not be neglected.

“The birth of Jesus Christ in a manger shows that the poor is important in the society. It was not impossible that Jesus Christ.could be born in palace but it happened this way to tell the world that the poor has life to live”, he said.

According to him, whatever the wealth one possesses on earth it is not by his power but by the power of God Almighty hence he needs to bless others by giving helping hands as no matter the position anybody occupy on earth,one day, one must paid the price of death.

“No matter how highly placed you are in the society, one day, you enter the six feet”, he said.

According to him, going by the way he suffered in Lagos for three years, nobody knew he would become one of the recognized persons in the society today, but by the grace of God, he has become a vessel used by God to touch lives.

Papa Oritsejafor used the medium to appeal to HRM, Michael Omeru, Ukori I, the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom to show love to the poor on Christmas day by cooking and feeding the less-privileged in the kingdom to attract more God’s blessings.

The religious minister expressed gratitude to the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom for deeming it fit to organize the programme and prayed for God’s blessings, protection, and guidance upon his life as he impacts on the people’s lives positively in the kingdom.

Earlier, in his remarks, the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Michael Omeru Ukori I, expressed gratitude for the presence of the invitees for the programme.

According to him, it took laborious efforts of the Planning Committee of the programme chaired by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Delta State, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, and others to put together the ceremony and it has been successful.

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He thanked the invitees who graced the occasion and wished them God’s blessings and protection..

The first lesson of the programme was read by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State who was represented by Dr. Festus Okubor.

Professor Mrs Enajite Ojaruega, Orator, Delta State University Abraka read in the beginning the Word was with God and the Word was God which symbolizes Jesus Christ.

Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, the Chairman of the occasion who was represented by
Chief Champion Kpateghe commended the Ovie of Agbon kingdom for the programme and promoting peace.

Others are Prof. Samuel Asagba, VC, DELSU, Snr Evangelist Johnbull Ejovi, Chief Dr. Enahoro Eta, Chief Mrs Enne Ewa, Chief Moses Orogun, Engr. Austin Oghenejobor (FENOG)) Traditional Rulers among whom are: HRM, Pere Stanley Perediegha Luke, Kalanama VII, JP, Pere of Akugbene Mein, Ovie of Oruarivie -Abraka, Ovie of the Arhavwarien, Ovie of Mosogar, the President General Urhobo Progress Union, Barr. Ese Gam Owe among others described the occasion as one of the best in recent time.