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THE NATION FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012
SOCIETY •Continued from page 39
•Mr Lawrence Ogunleye (left) and Chief Seye Karunwi
•Chief Jacob Mosanya (left) and Mr Yinka Opanubi
•Mr Wole Owolabi (left) and Mr TK Jinadu
•?Mr Tayo Ogungbemile
•?Mrs Modupe Owolabi
‘He’s God chosen for me’ Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State was agog on June 2 when Adebukola daughter of Elder Samuel Adesiyan and Aniefok, son of Revd Imeh Ekwere got married. DAMISI OJO reports
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•The couple Aniefok and Adebukola
T was a union across boundaries as Bukola and Aniefok from Oyo and Akwa Ibom states got married. The rich cultures of both states were on display at the couple’s engagement. It was a dream come true for Bukola and Aniefiok. They danced to express their joy. Dressed in Akwa Ibom native attire, the couple entertained guests with different dance styles. They were joined as husband and wife at the Gospel Faith Mission International, Olorungbeja Assembly, Oluloyo. The officiating minister, Pastor S.A. Okunade, urged the couple to make trust the cornerstone of their marriage, noting that any marriage without trust will not last. He said: "I want to plead with the couple to trust themselves. It is an important ingredient for the success of any marriage. Once, there is no trust; such marriage will hit the rock in the shortest time" The cleric advised the couple to love each other and ensure that they do not allow the third party to intervene their affairs. 'There is no marriage that is perfect; you have to learn how to tolerate each other. Marriage is not always rosy; it is the couple that will ensure that they still remain one. "They will have to quarrel, but they should learn how to resolve it without involving the third party. They should see themselves as one indivisible entity", he added.
At the reception, the chairman, Revd Samuel Akinola, was philosophical, telling the couple to place their marriage in God's hand. Akinola, who noted that any marriage without God, will soon hit rocks, advised the couple to always pray together. 'I want to advise the couple to be prayerful and look unto God always", he said. Adebukola, a biochemist, in eulogising her husband, said: "It is a dream come true for me because Aniefiok is highly caring and loving. Apart from being a God fearing man, he is hardworking and a cheerful giver." Adebukola said language would not be a barrier to their union. She added: "I am one of the people who believe that language should not be an obstacle to marriage. Since marriage is a union between two adults of opposite sex, one is free to marry from any tribe once the couple understand each other. "I am happy that I married a man from Akwa Ibom, who loves me. There is nothing wrong with that (ethnic difference). He is God chosen for me and I am sure that the marriage will last". Aniefiok, an electrical engineer, said the Yoruba are one of the best tribes in the country. He said he had no regret marrying a Yoruba lady. "The Yoruba people are one of the nicest tribes in the country. So, I am happy that I marry a Yoruba lady, who is educated, Godfearing, loving and straight forward," he said.