Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and his immediate predecessor in office, Udom Emmanuel, were among dignitaries who attended the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of the General Overseer, Kingdom Power Ministries International, Apostle Gboyega Shitta and wife, Pastor Wunmi Shitta, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos.
Governor Eno who was accompanied by his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi, applauded the couple for their dedication and commitment to the vineyard of the Lord
He described the celebrants as passionate ambassadors of God’s kingdom and beacons of hope who have impacted many lives across the globe.
Referring to Apostle Shitta as a prayer warrior, the governor said: ” I am here to identify with Apostle Shitta and his beloved wife on this special occasion. “I thank God for what He has done in their lives.”
Eno also prayed that their marriage and lives would continue to be a blessing, noting that after their silver jubilee, they would have cause to celebrate many more anniversaries.
In his own remarks at the event, immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Emmanauel, noted that Shitta was one of the priests who stood by him while in government.
While acknowledging that leadership was not by age but by Grace, the former governor stated that Shitta was a leader in deed, in words, and in his way of life.
He prayed that God would continue to bless the celebrants with years of marital bliss.
In his exhortation, President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, said that from his personal observation of the couple, they have been true servants of God.
He said that the couple’s marriage has stood the test of time because of three elements, the word of God, they have been praying ceaselessly and have been looking on to God.
He advised everyone to ensure that their families, like that of the celebrants, should stand on a tripod: husband, wife, and Christ.
Other dignitaries at the event included the Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services Uwem Okoko, Bishop Lawrence Achudume, and Bisi Olatilo, among others.
