Clerics, artistes, stakeholders intercede for a new Nigeria

By SEYI SOKOYA

From left, gospel artiste, Annie Inyang; Mrs Madubuko; Pastor Anselem Madubuko; Archbishop George Amu; COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji; Archbihop John Osa-Oni; Reverend Precious Howard; KICC Presiding Pastor, Pastor Femi Faseru and gospel artiste, Kenny Saint Best at the ‘COSON in the Church’ event held last Sunday.

The serene and stunning edifice of the Kingsway International Christian Centre also known as KICC Prayer Dome, situated at Maryland, Lagos State, came alive last Sunday as ministers of God, celebs, stakeholders in the entertainment industry, among other dignitaries, converged to speak in one voice to God to take over the affairs of the nation.
The event which was organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), in conjunction with the church, was a development to formally hand over the one-week event of the copyright body to God and also to seek the face of God in praises and prayers.
The event which was graced by religious leaders from different denominations was led by the vice chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria and visionary of The Goodness of Bible Church, Archbishop George Amu; Archbishop John Osa-Oni, Pastor and Mrs Anselem Madubuko and Reverend Precious Howard, among other clerics, who urged Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for sustainable peace in the country.
Leading clerics such as Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Pastor Kola Oyeyemi and Pastor Matthew Asimolowo also sent in their good will messages during the event.
Pastor Femi Faseru of KICC who was delighted to host the event, commended the entire executives and members of COSON for taking God first towards the commencement of its annual event tagged: “COSON Week,” adding that God will re-write Nigeria’s story and rise on behalf of the nation, just as he noted that “amidst all glamour and fun, we should always praise and pray for Nigeria.”
Archbishop Amu, in his remarks, urged Nigerians to always remember our leaders in prayers, especially the newly appointed ministers for wisdom and understanding and the fear of God to govern and lead the country aright.
The event also featured prayers for a new Nigeria and more open doors of opportunity for the youth towards nation building.
In his words, the anchor of the event, popular presenter, Victor Oladokun, who expressed confidence that there would be a great turn around because God is with Nigeria, revealed that churches must also obey the rules and regulations of copyright, by acknowledging and celebrating owners of songs rendered in church, adding that, “their names and pictures must be displayed at a particular place when such songs is rendered. This will, no doubt, enable the church not to cheat or infringe on any artiste’s intellectual rights.
In his remarks, COSON president, Chief Tony Okoroji, thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event, especially the host, just as he noted that the event has come to stay and will continue to achieve its aims, while a host of gospel artistes and comedians including church choirs, Tim Godfrey, Annie Inyang, Asu Ekiye, Koffi, Kenny Saint Brown and Explicit dancers thrilled the congregation.