Metropolitan celebrates 20 years of praise night in Lagos

In its bid to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and appreciate God’s faithfulness in the lives of staff, customers and families throughout the year, Metropolitan Motors Ltd, recently celebrated its annual praise night through hymns, bible readings, prayers and Christmas carols.

Since 1999, Metropolitan has always dedicated the second Sunday of every December for a praise and worship night, to celebrate Christmas and also appreciate its customers.

Olutoyin Okeowo, MD/ CEO Metropolitan Motors

Ltd and the convener of the Annual Praise Night, stated that the annual event was an avenue to invite customers, friends and wellwishers to appreciate God’s faithfulness for the successes recorded in the past years and future blessings especially in the company.

“In our company, we start every week with praise, worship and devotion. We decide to organise praise and worship evening where we invite our friends and customers, and that was how the whole thing started.

“When we started 20 years ago, it was supposed to be a customer forum but this time around, in form of praise and worship. Although, over the years it has grown bigger than just a customer’s forum but an annual forum for friends and well-wishers who are invited to be part of it,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Bishop of Lagos West, James Olusola Odedeji asserted that the annual praise night has been a pleasant event to the Christian community, church and the country at large, adding that the program was imperative to celebrate God’s faithfulness.

“It is always a great time in the presence of the Lord. We have been able to gather together to appreciate God for His mercy as a company and individuals. Singing with the metro voices was a great experience and a good bonding time spiritually for the staff as well,” said Wumi Akintola, a former Metropolitan staff.

Also speaking, Ibitayo Jeje, a pioneer member, Metro Voice, commended the efforts of the organisers for putting the program together every year as this will go a long way to spur God to further release His blessings even as year 2020 approaches