The Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged couples to communicate and show love and understanding as part of measures to strengthen and sustain their marriages.
Dr. Uduaghan who gave the charge at the wedding ceremony of Prof. Ehimario Igumbor and Dr. Mildred Okowa, daughter of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, AGGS, Asaba said the glamour of wedding was not the marriage,but the hard work, love and understanding that the couple show in their marriage life.
The Governor charged the friends and family of the newly wedded couple not to interfere in their affairs and urged them to learn to help the couple succeed in their marriage rather than being over possessive of their love and become source of rancour in the marriage
He explained that the couple need to pay attention to each other and build a home based on the fear of God for their marriage to be blissful, stressing that they need to be tolerant, and ensure communication between them on all issues
The Governor observed further that marriage is not a bed of roses; but has its own challenges, adding that the couple have to make God the foundation of their marriage in other to sustain their marriage.
The Primate, Anglican Communion, Nigeria, Bishop Nicholas Okoh, in a sermon, noted that the essential element of marriage was fellowship and companionship, stressing that constant communication between the couple is important in achieving a successful marriage.
He advised the couple to always guard against third party interference in their home and handle issues themselves.
While decrying the level of criminal tendencies among today’s youths and children in the country, Bishop Okoh charged parents to bring up their children in the fear of God and meet their parental obligations.
The Wedding ceremony was attended by top government functionaries, party chieftains, public officials and traditional rulers including Sen. James Manager, Mr. Emefiele, CBN Governor-designate and Mr. Nduka Obiagbena, Publisher of Thisday Newspaper.
Delta State Government Press Release
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