By John Ogunsemore
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has said spending on the house of God is a better use of money than holding a reception to celebrate the birth of a newborn baby.
According to the governor, a child dedication held in church should suffice.
The governor gave the admonition at the dedication of Tamara Guwor, daughter of Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor at The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Redemption Hall, Airport Road, Warri on Sunday.
He said, “Baby dedication is a very good way to bring up your children because when you dedicate your children to God you are already paving the way for that child.
“It is a two-way blessing and it is a moment when parents commit to raise their children in the way of God through love, faith and values. So, it’s very key that we are here today.
“Baby dedication is not just a ceremony and I am very glad that there is no reception for this ceremony because our people believe in celebrations but when you celebrate in the House of God it covers everything.
“Funeral service is more important than the reception. The blessings of dedication and marriage services are more important than the reception.
“So when I see people spending huge monies on reception, I get worried because if you put that money in the House of God, it will give you more blessings.”
The governor harped on the importance of the proper upbringing of children.
He called on parents to dedicate more time towards training their children as a panacea to the rising wave of crime and social malaise in the country.
