Joyce Mmereole Okoli
SIFAX Group has staged the third edition of its Annual Thanksgiving and Praise Night, reaffirming its corporate culture of gratitude, praise, and faith-driven leadership. The event, themed “God’s Faithfulness, Our Gratitude,”held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, transformed the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, into a vibrant atmosphere of worship and celebration.
The colourful gathering attracted members of the Group’s Board of Directors, management, staff, clients, senior government officials, and other key stakeholders, reflecting a strong sense of unity within the organisation and its partners.
Speaking on the significance of the event, Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, said the annual thanksgiving serves as a deliberate moment to appreciate God for His blessings over the company.
“As we reflect on the outgoing business year, it is evident that our achievements, resilience, and progress were not by might nor by power, but by the grace and faithfulness of God,” Afolabi said.
He added that the organisation’s ability to thrive in a challenging economic climate could only be attributed to divine direction.
“Despite all the economic headwinds and global uncertainties, God guided us with clarity and stability. We are standing strong today because He stood by us,” he noted.
Employees and guests also shared heartfelt remarks about the tradition. A senior staff member described the event as “a moment that reminds us of who truly sustains us,” while a guest from the public sector said the atmosphere “felt like a refreshing pause from the pressures of the year.”
The night featured a rich blend of worship, praise, Christmas carols, and soul-stirring music ministrations. The programme opened with performances by Omotola Sax and the Ijebu Anglican Choir, setting a solemn and reverent tone. Eyinju Jesu then elevated the atmosphere with an energetic praise session.
“It is always a privilege to lead God’s people in praise,” Eyinju Jesu said after his performance. “What SIFAX Group is doing here is truly inspiring.”
The Nonso Choir followed with festive Christmas hymns that warmed the hall, while renowned saxophonist BJ Sax thrilled the audience with electrifying melodies.
“Tonight, we are not just entertaining; we are celebrating God’s goodness over this great organisation,” BJ Sax remarked.
Comedian and musician Emma OMG delivered a rhythmic performance that resonated across generations, describing the event as “a joyful reminder that gratitude should be a lifestyle.”
A major highlight of the night was the powerful ministration by Adeyinka Alaseyori, who led specially curated thanksgiving medleys.
“SIFAX Group has shown that success means little without gratitude. I am honoured to be part of this expression of thanksgiving,” she said.
She was followed by Dare Justified, whose heartfelt worship deepened the spiritual intensity of the gathering.
“The atmosphere here proves that corporate organisations can honour God and still excel,” he stated.
The evening reached its peak with inspiring performances from Mercy Chinwo and Laolu Gbenjo, leaving guests uplifted and filled with joy.
Now in its third edition, the SIFAX Group Annual Thanksgiving has evolved into a defining expression of the company’s values. It underscores the organisation’s belief that sustained business success rests on gratitude, faith, and the acknowledgement of God as the ultimate source of growth and stability.
