3rd FUPRE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Written By Jingiss Udoka Egwunyenga



It has truly been a season of fun and festivity for all FUPRE students and Staffs. Starting from the just concluded students week,organized by the SUG(so far the best in the history of FUPRE),under the administration of Com. Chris Emakunu.http://jingissloaded.blogspot.com/2014/11/interview-with-sug-president-of-federal.html
The school management took the festive period to another level by taking advantage of the Yuletide by celebrating their annual FUPRE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS, which held on 10^th December, 2014 at the School Auditorium.
The event which featured programmes like:

-Processional Hymn
-Opening Devotion by Prof J.B Arubayi
-Ag. Chairman's Welcome Address by Dr. (Mrs) Maria Okocha.
-Ag. Vice Chancellor's Address by Prof. Olatunde Damisa
-Opening Hymn
-First Lesson By Solomon Tobi
-Second Lesson by Alasa Joy
-Third Lesson by Mrs. Nneka Obi-ICT
-Fourth Lesson by Prof. Tawari-Fufeyin Prekeyi
-Fifth Lesson by Mr Mathew Okoh- Deputy Liberian
-Sixth Lesson by Mr. Sam Inegite- Deputy Liberian
-Seventh Lesson by Mr. Amiso Iniowurai - Ag. Registrar
-Eight Lesson by Prof. Olatunde Damisa – Ag. Vice Chancellor
-Ninth Lesson by Very Rev Fr. (Dr) Anthony Mario Ozele
-St. John's Catholic Chaplaincy Choir FUPRE.
-Solo Performances by:
Oghenetega Osiobe
Joseph Ezeibenne
Gabriel Okome
-Pentecostal Student's Choir
-Offering
-Sermon/Prayer Sessions
-Urhobo Choir
-Closing Song/Benediction.



The event was anchored by Dr ibe kenneth and Dr. (mrs) omosede osafiele, and it kicked off with Prof. J.B Arubayi saying the opening prayer. Dr. (Mrs) Maria Okocha, the Ag. Chairman, Planning Committee of the carol during her welcome speech, welcomed staffs and students to the carol, and applauded their effort in attending the Nine Lessons and Carol. She advised students to be on their best behaviour and shun any negative activities during the carol. She also applauded Very Rev Fr. (Dr) Anthony Mario Ozele for making out time to attend despite his very busy schedule.
Highly entertaining Performances where presented by the different performing factions, after which the lessons were read by the persons assigned to each.
St. John's choir where the first group to take the stage. They thrilled the audience with performances that kept the crowd screaming for more.
The pentecostal Student's Choir took over the stage and delivered performances that Fupre staffs and students would not forget in a hurry. They carried the crowd along in their thrilling performances and dance moves.
Very Rev Fr. (Dr) Anthony Mario Ozele during his sermon encouraged students and staff to make use of this yuletide period by reaching out to the needy in the Society. He also reminded all present, on the importance of Christmas; which he said signifies the birthday of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He enjoined all christains present to spread the good news of Jesus birth and its importance to humanity. He also admonished all, that the period of Christmas is a period of receiving and giving, and as such all Christains should give and expect something in return. He stole the attention of the students and staff by adding Moral thrilling stories to his sermon. Very Rev Fr. (Dr) Anthony Mario Ozele after his sermon went into some series of prayer sessions. He prayed for the growth and development of FUPRE, its staff and students.
When everybody thought the fun was done for the day, that was when the Urhobo Choir, led by Mr. Isaac Emoavwobia, popularly known as “Ose” took to the stage. The cheering and clapping from both students and staffs as soon as they started performing the urhobo native songs also known as “Abor-abor” would have been able to pull down the walls of Jericho. The students who couldn't contain theirselves in their seats, took to the dance floor to exhibit their amazing energetic dancing skills.
The day would have not been complete if refreshments were not available. All present where treated to a very nice refreshment. There was more than enough food for all.
The closing prayers /Benediction was said, and the event was brought finally to a close.
More photos after the cut.

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