Nigerians have been urged to shun evil and to embrace the fear of God, in line with the theme taken from the Bible Book of Proverbs 2 verse 5, as the people of Kokodiagbene Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, begin their annual end of year Amasuo-Ugeh Festival on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

The call was made by the Chairman of the Kokodiagbene Christian Association (KCA), Pastor Samson Abuja, at the two day organised prayer programme as part of the activities marking the 18th edition of the festival.

Earlier in the day, the prayer programme kicked-off with a rally around the community by members of the Christian community led by a minister, Pastor Abel Simon of the One Accord Bible Church. The programme, which began proper at 3:00pm had in attendance various denominations of the Christian body, featured praises, prayers, exhortation and drama presentation among other activities.

In his welcome address, the KCA chairman reminded guests in attendance on the objectives of the two days prayer programme he said was to submit unto God and to pray for more blessings upon the community.

He said, "This programme is being organised to seek divine direction, to renew our spiritual strength, to lift up this community before the Lord in prayers. It is our firm belief that when we humble ourselves and call on His name, God will answer and visit us with His power."

He further urged all those who came for the programme to avail themselves by joining other members so as to benefit from the blessings of God as they also pray for the progress of the community.

Meanwhile, the Amasuo-Ugeh Festival Planning Committee Chairman, who cautioned those at home to do well to join other members of the community, noted that the day two of the prayer programme will be more populated as more people will arrive on Sunday.

Among other community leaders in attendance include the vice chairman, Comrade Paul Diwere; the Amadiwei of Kokodiagbene, Chief Emmanuel Ekpetipu; former secretary of Kokodiagbene, Comrade Jackson Timiyan Ph.D; a cross section of elders, women and youths.

The two day prayer programme which begins on Saturday, will close on Sunday, December 21, while the grand finale of the festival set to hold on Monday, December 22, 2025.

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