….Urges communal motion in opposition to insecurity
By Nnamdi Ojiego
A complete of N25 million is up for grabs, as choirs from throughout Nigeria converge on Sagamu for the Fourth version of the Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Competition, hosted by Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Senator representing Ogun East within the Nationwide Meeting.
The grand musical competitors, themed “With the Voice of Singing”, will maintain on Sunday, July 6, on the Abraham Tabernacle Church, an ecumenical centre constructed by the previous governor in honour of his father, the late Rev. Abraham Daniel. The occasion, now a nationwide fixture, goals to advertise non secular and ethical development by means of gospel music.
Addressing journalists in Lagos, yesterday, Daniel described the competition as greater than a musical contest, however a platform for societal therapeutic, particularly for younger folks more and more lured by quick cash and questionable values.
“Throughout COVID, a few of my lodge employees didn’t wish to return to work,” he revealed. “They have been chasing Yahoo. One dad or mum even referred to as me to assist train her son tips on how to use a laptop computer, simply to affix Yahoo. That’s how dangerous it has grow to be. However with music like this, we will redirect our youths and calm the surroundings.”
Daniel, who can be the Asiwaju of Remo Christians, warned that the nation’s insecurity challenges couldn’t be solved by the federal government alone, urging Nigerians to return to the communal vigilance and values of outdated.
“Rising up, everybody knew everybody. If somebody all of the sudden turned wealthy, folks requested questions. That sense of accountability has vanished. We have to be our brother’s keeper once more. Safety is everybody’s accountability.”
Reflecting on his burden because the second-ever Asiwaju of Remo Christians, a title final held by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain mentioned his mission consists of supporting the youthful technology by means of mentorship and platforms just like the choir competition.
“After we have been younger, our dad and mom wished us to check engineering, drugs, and regulation. However at present, footballers and musicians are the true financial gamers. Many stars we rejoice at present began from the choir. We wish to assist younger folks do issues the suitable method and nonetheless succeed,” he mentioned.
Now in its fourth 12 months, the competition options 9 competing choirs, chosen by means of auditions and invites. Solely the host choir and defending champion qualify robotically. The competitors is graded based mostly on musical precision, stage presence, diction, and viewers appreciation.
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