Emmanuel Clement
Rev Ehis Edoror,District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria, Lagos West, has emphasized the importance of respecting the institution of marriage during the solemnization of Holy Matrimony between Ijeoma Aniede and Ifeanyi Simeon held at the Sectional headquarter of the Assemblies of God Church, Ikotun section on Saturday December, 13th 2025.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rev. Edoror referenced Genesis Chapter 2 vs 24, describing marriage as the oldest institution in the world, and urged the couple to build their relationship on love, peace, and patience.
In his exhortation,Rev Nwosu implored the wife to submit to her husband and the husband to show unreserved love to the wife in other for them to experience a peaceful and blissful home according to Ephesians chapter 5 verse 22 and 25:
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husband as unto the Lord, Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it”
The cleric went further to urged the couples to always believe in God in order to overcome their challenges.“Any family without Christ is a family with crisis.We have uncontrolled challenges in our families because of absence of God,for you to succeed, always invite God into your family at all times,” he said.
The event culminated in exchange of marriage vows and presentation of marriage certificate. Others cutting of wedding cake, nuptial dance and presentation of gifts at the reception.
Speaking with investigator news during the reception ceremony,the chairman of the occasion,Mr Akajiaku Light urge the couple to hold God first in everything they do.
” Every successful marriage lies in the hands of God, therefore they should always commit their ways into God’s hand and God will not fail them.I prayed that God will continually to lead them alright ” he said.
The father of the bride,Rev Chris Aniede advised them not to allow offences and side talk from friends and family, stating that they should learn on how to sort out things or issues together without involving a third party.
“My prayers for them is that the almighty God that assisted me in my own marriage and this is 30 years, that same grace will also lead them through ” he submitted.
Lending her voice, the mother of the bride,Mrs Patricia Aniede stated that she has been longing for this, while thanking God for making it a reality,she prayed that God will not allow them to struggle in their marriage and also give them the grace to succeed.
The father of the groom,Mr Simeon Chukwu who is so excited expressed gratitude to God almighty for making the day a reality
He said,” this is what every father is expecting and today God has fulfilled it, wishing them a happy married life.My prayers for them is that God who has started the good work will accomplish it and whatsoever they lay their hands to do,it will be multiply because God has favor them”
Mr Simeon Chukwu urge them to build their marriage on love, peace and patience, stating that if they have love and patience there will always be peace in their homes.
Mrs Chinyere Simeon Chukwu (Mother of the groom) urge them to live in peace,understanding and not to allow another person to interfere in their marriage.
Hon Chukwuemeka P.K. Simeon (Senior brother to the groom)wished them a happy married life, stating that their home would flourish and surrounded by the power of God.
He went further to pray that they will build and raise children that will contribute positively to the society, while advising them not to seek for their personal gain because marriage is not all about an individual but the couples which requires selfless service.
When investigator news spoke with the newest couple,the bride formally know as Ijeoma Aniede and now addressed as Mrs Ijeoma Ifeanyi Simeon said that she feels accomplished and fulfilled because God brought peace to her.
“What attracted him to me is the Christ I saw in him,he lives, talk and everything he does replicate Christ in him. He is someone who listens,teachable,corrects with love and I pray for myself to be a mother, wife and a best friend to my husband and kids”she said
On his part,Mr Emmanuel Simeon Ifeanyi appreciated everyone who contributed immensely in ensuring that their wedding is a success, while thanking God for giving him a wonderful soulmate that he has always prayed for.
He said that her zeal and passion for God and to do the work of God including the confidence she has attracted her to him.
“My prayers for myself is that God will continually grant me the grace to follow his path and do his will always because prayers has always been the key to everything I do in life and I know that he would continue to guide me in this new phase of life “he submitted.
