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International Centre of Evangelism Jos graduates 31 gospel ministers
Gilgar International Centre of Evangelism Jos, had graduated 31 ministers of the gospel to work in God’s vineyard and win souls for Christ.
Two sets graduated with 16 students in the modular class who completed their programme late last year, and 15 current regular students who completed their programme also graduated.
The graduation, which is the school’s 20th, is however, the first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Haroun Audu, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Gilgar International Centre of Evangelism Jos, challenged the graduates to recognize the investment in their lives, make good use it and ensure that it does not waste.
Audu urged them to step out, make a difference in how they engage individuals, institutions and communities in evangelisation and transformation.
The vice chairman said that as believers, they know they have been called to the ministry of reconciliation and better empowered to transform lives, starting with their own lives.
“It is a transformed life that can transform another life.
“My hope is that having been trained here, both the full time class and the modular, will recognize the very sensitive and important mandate that God has given them,” he said.
Audu encouraged well meaning individuals to support the centre sow a seed in the lives of the students by sponsoring their programmes.
According to him, the centre would make judicious use of the funds for the advancement of the gospel.
Principlal of the centre, Evangelist Philip Alams said that school graduated those that will carry the mandate of Jesus Christ, especially in evangelism, disciple making and Church planting.
Alams said that the whole aim and mission was to train manpower that would go out and do as the Lord has commanded, ‘go out into the world and make disciples of all nations’.
“So the institution here is primarily focused on training pastors, missionaries and evangelists from different denominations, so that people will have the practical skills and strategies that will help them in their ministry.
“For the graduates is for them to be committed in implementing what they have learnt and ensure that their ministry does not suffer loss in any way.
“They must be committed, remain righteous and holy in advancing God’s words,” he added.
Pastor Pam Dagwom in a charge to the graduates, told them that challenges would always come but they need to be resillient and diligent to succeed.
Dagwom said that if they were resillient, God would give them the grace to resist the challenges and keep their heads up.
The cleric who read from differents scriptures urged them to be dogged and rugged to succeed in their ministry.
“You cannot be giving excuses because you have been trained, eqipped, empowered and motivated to succeed.
“You need personal development plan to keep your fire burning and I pray God to help you rescue the perishing, encourage the weak and win souls for Christ.
“As you strive achieve that, don’t be caught up or entangled in Church politics if you want to fulfill your ministry which you have been called to do,” he added.
John Saiza, the best graduating student, in his on behalf of his mates, said that they were honourned to be graduates of the citadel of learning.
Saiza that there their success story would not have been possible without the grace of God and the commitment of the school leadership.
The Plateau state government has expressed concern over violence in Shimankar (Menkaat), Shendam Local Government Area, of the State which unfortunately caused unnecessary tension within the community.
In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon Joyce Lohya Ramnap, made available to journalists in Jos, it condemned in strongest terms and warned such violence would not be tolerated any longer.
The statement called for dialogue to differences and disagreement before it snowballed into violence, adding that government will not allow anyone to undermine peace and unity of the State.
Part of the statement read: “I want to reiterate the Plateau State Government’s unwavering commitment to upholding peace and security for all citizens, especially during such tense moments.”
Acknowledging the swift response of law enforcement agencies and the traditional institutions in containing the situation, we are calling for even greater collaboration between community leaders, security agencies, and the public to prevent further escalation,thus the need to maintain peace, calm and restraint from all parties.
“We urge the people of the community to pursue peaceful resolutions to any disagreements instead of resorting to violence.”
In line with the administration’s “Time is Now” vision under the leadership of Governor Mutfwang, I want to emphasise that the state is focused on ensuring lasting peace and harmony, irrespective of religious or tribal differences.
Government is also assuring the public that security agencies have been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation into the root causes of the skirmishes and to ensure that those responsible for any breach of public peace are held accountable.
Towards this end, Plateau citizens are to remain vigilant yet peaceful and to actively support all efforts to de-escalate the situation as the State Government is committed to fostering a peaceful coexistence for all citizens, the statement further reads.
As protest rocks Benue State against the Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpembese for relocating the Benue Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal from Makurdi to Abuja, Governor Hyacinth Alia has distanced himself from the protest.
Protesters in their hundreds from Benue State took to the streets of Abuja on Monday, for a peaceful protest from the National Assembly to the Supreme Court to express their outrage over the Benue CJ’s decision.
Prior to Monday’s massive protest Justice Ikpembese raised security concerns and moved the Tribunal to Abuja, a development that triggered protest as they are saying the Tribunal would have remained in Makurdi for them to monitor proceedings.
The tribunal is currently handling disputes arising from the Benue State Local Government elections conducted on October 5, 2024.
Reports indicate that 93 petitioners, including aggrieved candidates from both the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, have filed cases at the tribunal since October 17, 2024.
The Benue State Government, through the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr. Fidelis Mnyim, had questioned the CJ’s unilateral decision, noting that neither the governor nor his office had been formally notified.
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Shehu Sani debunks Governor Uba Sani’s alleged diversion of LG funds, challenges El-Rufai to publicly tender evidence
Civil Rights Activist and former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has debunked the former Governor, Malamn Nasir El-Rufai’s allegation that Governor Uba Sani has diverted the Local Government Councils allocation to buy properties abroad.
Shehu Sani said El-Rufai’s allegation is “falsely crafted to smear the name of of the Governor because of the N420 billion investigation hanging on him like the sword of damocles.”
Reacting to the allegation on Monday, Shehu Sani challenged the former Governor to release proofs of purchases of properties in South Africa, Seychelles and London by Uba Sani publicly.
He said, Kaduna people would not forget in a hurry how Nasir El-Rufai plundered the State in eight years as Governor of the State, stressing that he should stop pushing falsehood into the public space.
He said: “As Kaduna indigenes, we are all living witnesses to how El-Rufai plundered the State and now investigation has indicted him and he should face it rather than pushing falsehood into the public domain.
El-Rufai should be bold enough to show proofs linking governor Uba Sani in the purchase of properties in South Africa, Seychelles and London, then we will take him serious.
“But he should be ready answer for the whereabouts of N420 billion because that money is substantial enough to develop Kaduna State to an extent”, Shehu Sani maintained.
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