The Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Reverend Tunde Bakare, has revealed that majority of marriages in churches and the society are in shambles today, because they do not glorify God.

Bakare, who spoke on Saturday in a sermon titled: “A blueprint for a successful and enduring marriage,” when the son of the Lead Pastor and the General Overseer of the Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, exchanged vows with Precious Chigozie Chukwu in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

He said: “God expects a return of investment on every marriage because it is an institution ordained by God and any marriage that does not glory God may stand on a wrong footing.”

While admonishing the couple on what they should do to avoid turbulence in their marriage, Bakare advised the groom that he needs to do a lot to mould the bride to what he wants her to be as a wife and must also dwell with her according to revelations and knowledge of God so that his prayers would not be hindered.

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya observed that the marriage is not just a celebration of love but also a celebration of commitment, courage and a beautiful future.

Abiodun who described the union as a parental fulfillment congratulated Reverend Achudume for the achievement, while noting that with the foundation the couple are coming from, he has no doubt that they will have a successful marriage, while also enjoining them to let their marriage be rooted in love and faith.

The ceremony held at the Headquarters of the church drew prominent Nigerians, including Wife of the Ogun State Governor Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno and his predecessor, Governor Udom Emmanuel, and wives of former President Obasanjo, Mrs Bola Obasanjo and former Governor of Ogun State, Mrs Olufunso Amosun.

Fathers of faith in attendance, include the President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop, Francis Wale Oke and wife; Wife of the General Superintendent, Gospel Light International Ministry, Mrs Abiola Omobude, Bishop of the African Church, Solution Camp, Abeokuta, Jeremiah Okunlola, the wife of the founder of the Agape Christian Ministries, Mrs Funke Felix- Adejumo, the man of God in charge of Treasure House of God, Abeokuta, Pastor Adeseye Senfuye, and Pastor Femi Emmanuel of the Living Spring International, among others.

Officiating ministers included, the Bishop of the Egba Diocese, the Anglican Communion and the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, Bishop Emmanuel Adekunle, the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Chairman CAN, Akwa Ibom State, Bishop Chris Nyong and Reverend Adeoye Adeyanju.

Traditional rulers in attendance included the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, representatives of the Olowu of Owu among others.

Media representatives included the former, CEO, Rock City FM and former Commissioner of information in Ogun State, Mr Niran Malaolu, General Manager, Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, Mrs. Toyin Sogbesan, General Manager, Sweet FM, Mr. Eddy Aina, former Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos State, Mrs. Funke Fadugba, Chairman NUJ, Ogun State, represented by Secretary, Bunmi Adigun, and Secretary of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Kunle Olayeni.