Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, was filled with joy, worship, and celebration as the Institution held its 2025 Annual Christmas Carol, themed “The Son of God” (Luke 1:35), in a ceremony that blended spiritual reflection with remarkable institutional milestones.
Speaking at the event, Professor Abiola Jesulowo, Chairman of the Organising Committee, explained that the annual carol was the brainchild of the late Professor Abiodun Adebowale Ojo, former Chairman of the Governing Council, whose vision was to promote unity, worship, and moral renewal within the Institution.
In his goodwill message, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi, Chairman of the Governing Council, urged the AOPE community to embody love, joy, and togetherness, describing Christmas as a season to celebrate peace and shared humanity.
The highlight of the ceremony came during the opening address by the Acting Rector, Dr. Gbade Akinteye, who led the gathering in a minute of silence in honour of the late Professor Ojo and departed members of staff. Dr. Akinteye reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to staff welfare, revealing what many described as unprecedented achievements in the institution’s history.
According to him, the Institution has recorded a significant increase in staff salaries and cleared all outstanding deductions—a feat that drew loud applause from the audience.
“These achievements,” he noted, “are worth celebrating even in the midst of this joyful season.”
The carol service featured rich scriptural readings from Genesis, Isaiah, Luke, Matthew, and John, recounting God’s redemptive plan and the birth of Jesus Christ. The atmosphere soon turned electric as the choir rendered classic Christmas hymns, sending the entire hall into moments of dance, praise, and jubilation.
Delivering the exhortation, Rev’d Dr. Michael Oyatowo (JP) of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Osoogun, Lanlate spoke powerfully on the theme “Jesus as the Son of God.” He addressed long-standing debates surrounding Christ’s divine identity, using vivid illustrations to explain Christ’s authority and relevance to humanity.
He outlined six key implications of Jesus being the Son of God, including His divine authority, His human nature that makes Him relatable, His mission to save humanity from sin, the significance of His miraculous birth, and the promise of eternal life for believers. He reminded worshippers that “whatever we call Jesus is what He becomes in our lives,” urging Christians to proclaim Christ daily—not only during Christmas.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Professor Abiola Jesulowo, marking the end of a celebration many attendees described as both spiritually uplifting and historically significant for the institution.
The event was well attended by the Governing Council Chairman, Management Team, Heads of Departments, Directors, members of teaching and non-teaching staff, religious leaders, students, and other dignitaries.
