Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State and his wife Roli, sunday marked the 23rd anniversary of their marriage at the Word of life Bible church Warri, when they worshipped in an early morning service.
Reflecting on his 23 years of marriage, Governor Uduaghan thanked God for blessing them spiritually and materially, in addition to their two children.
He said “23 years ago, God gave me a young girl… she has tried because I am a very difficult husband”.
The governor, who was flanked in the altar by his wife and children, recalled that he was out of office and preparing for the re-run election when he last worshipped at the church.
He said although many people thought the election will not hold God made it possible as earlier proclaimed by Pastor Papa Ayo Oritsejafor in a sermon.
Governor Uduaghan who enjoined the congregation to cast and defend their votes in the April elections, described Papa Ayo as an architect of peaceful co-existence in Nigeria and for Christians all over the country to be protected.
In a brief remark, Papa Ayo, who is the Pastor and founder of the Word of Life Bible Church and National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), commended the governor and his wife for opting to come to the church and offer thanks to God on their marriage anniversary, instead of organizing a party.
He said the attitude of the number one couples of Delta state was worth emulating, but noted that whereas successful marriage comes from God, a lot also depends on the deliberate effort by the couples.
Later at his Warri residence, aides’ to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan rejoiced with him on the occasion of his marriage anniversary.
The governor used the occasion to advised unmarried adults to take a decision on who will be their life partner and stick to it.
Recounting the early days of his marriage when he had a beetle car, the governor posited that no marriage is easy because “it is not easy to find a perfect man or woman”.
He enjoined couples to love one another and eschew those things that can jeopardize their marriage.
Governor Uduaghan added “what you should never do is to think of, I won’t continue with this marriage again.
“No matter how bad the marriage is, two things in marriage, at least that has helped me, do not be so upset after a quarrel to say I won’t eat my wife’s food.
“Infact, it is when you are quarreling that you should eat the food. Do not be upset to say I won’t sleep with her”.
Speaking earlier on behalf of the aides, Pastor Dowell TOS Ojigho, said they have come to celebrate with the governor and his wife on the 23rd anniversary of their marriage.
He wished the governor many more years of happy marriage life, adding that they are glad to tap into the grace of been married.
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