0
0
ONDO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BOSS ROJUGBOKAN HOLDS SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
“…It is indeed a five-in-one testimony and I return all the glory to God”
The Chapel of Grace, Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, on Sunday hosted the thanksgiving service of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS), led by its Acting Chairman, Mr. Bayo Rojugbokan.
The event drew a large turnout of management and staff of the agency, alongside friends, family members, and well-wishers who came to rejoice with Rojugbokan and his family.
The thanksgiving service doubled as a special personal celebration for the Acting Chairman, who, together with his wife and family, marked what he described as a “five-in-one testimony.”
Earlier in the programme, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, spoke on the theme “In His Presence There Is Fullness of Joy,” referencing Psalm 23. The governor also led the opening prayer for the service.
Delivering the sermon titled “The Ultimate Grace,” Pastor Oluwatobi Oke emphasized that greatness is not achieved by might or human strength but by the grace of God. “We must not ignore the dimensions of grace, as it is essential if you do not want to be stranded in life. Grace is required for greatness,” he said.
According to Pastor Oke, every grace has a source, and it can be misused or abused. He stressed that the ultimate source of grace is God, and remaining connected to Him is the only way to access and enjoy it fully. Citing Hebrews 4:16, he said, “No matter how knowledgeable a man may be, he needs ultimate grace.”
The cleric further explained that no earthly throne can be compared to the throne of grace because it is reserved for the King of Zion. He described the ultimate grace as sufficiency, noting that when God is involved in a person’s journey, there are no limitations.
Drawing from several biblical passages including Revelation 3:15, 1 Corinthians 15:10, and Titus 2:12, Pastor Oke urged believers to live godly and righteous lives. “You can’t be under grace and still be idle. God does not celebrate redundancy. Grace is found in Christ, not just in church, and any grace that does not point you to Christ is not grace,” he added.
In his testimony, Rojugbokan revealed that August holds special significance for him and his family. He recounted that he got married in August, waited ten years before the birth of their first child in August, celebrates his birthday in August, was appointed into the agency in August, and resumed office in August,a year ago.
Describing these milestones as divinely orchestrated, he said, “It is indeed a five-in-one testimony, and I return all the glory to God.”
On behalf of the management and staff of ODIRS, the Assistant Director of Personal Income Tax, Mr. Stephen Eniafe, congratulated Dr. Rojugbokan and described him as an exceptional leader.
He thanked the governor for his continuous support for the agency and praised the Acting Chairman for his humility, proactive leadership, and listening ear, which, he noted, had boosted staff morale and significantly improved the state’s internally generated revenue despite economic challenges.
The staff also congratulated Dr. Rojugbokan on his birthday and his one-year anniversary in office, describing both as remarkable milestones.
As part of the celebration, members of staff presented gifts to the Acting Chairman in appreciation of his leadership and to mark the special occasion.
The thanksgiving service ended with Pastor Oluwatobi Oke offering prayers for Rojugbokan, his family, staff, and friends, asking for continued grace, peace, and divine blessings in their lives.
About The Author
