The Provost, College of Education Akwanga in Nasarawa State, Rev Dr. Jonathan Thani, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the culture of thanking God in all circumstances for more of His (God’s) blessings. The provost made the call on Sunday, during a thanksgiving service at Kings Summit Church, GRA Akwanga, Nasarawa State….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
Rev Dr. Thani, said he decided to thank God for making it possible for him to be appointed as Provost and award of Ph.D and God’s faithfulness to his family.
“We are here to testify to the goodness of the lord. God has been faithful to my life and the lives of my family members”
“Our lives have not been easy. I went through difficulty in my family, school but it was God,” he said.
He also said that he was thanking God for the award of his Ph.D. “During my pH.D programme, it was not easy but God saw me through. I was made provost when I was about completing my Ph.D,” he added
Thani disclosed that 27 persons applied for the provost of the school, but God picked him to be appointed as the provost out of the 8 persons shortlisted.
“We were 27 that applied for the position of the provost, the number was reduced to 8 and then I was appointed as the provost. I thank God for that”.
He appreciated Gov. Abdullahi Sule, for finding him worthy of the appointment as the provost of the college and assured the governor of his readiness to maintain standard in the school.
The provost also thanked traditional rulers, politicians and other well wishers, who came from far and near to witness his Thanksgiving and wished them safe journey to their various destinations.
Gov.Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on his part, congratulated Thani and wished him well.
The governor who was represented by the state Head of Service, Barr. Abigail Waya, urged Christians and other Nigerians to always thank God
“We should all learn to give thanks to God. Our hope and faith should always be in God to overcome challenges of life as well the nation’s challenges,” the governor said
Earlier, the President of Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC), Rev Dave Denji, also called on Christians and other Nigerians to always embrace Thanksgiving despite their challenges.
The man of God, who took his reading from Ist Thessalonians 5:18, urged Christians and Nigerians to always thank God no matter what happened to them.
The ERCC President urged Christians and other Nigerians to remain with christ by shunning idol worshipping.
In their goodwill messages, Mr Habila Adamu, Chim Nku, a second class traditional ruler, Dr John Mamman, APC Chairman, Nasarawa State, Rep Dahiru Abubakar, Rep. Rep Jeremiah Umaru, Dr Mike Abdul, former Deputy Governor, Nasaraw State, Hon Safiyanu Andaha, Chairman Akwanga- LGA, CAN Chairman Akwanga LGA- Rev. Paul Makama, former Provost of the College, Mr Tsaku Kuje, Mr David Abuluya, President, Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA) among others commended Thani for appreciating God and called for its sustenance.
They have also commended the provost for being up and doing in ensuring improved welfare of lecturers and students and standard of education in the institution….CONTINUE READING
