…VC recognises the role of divine intervention in stemming security threats
Shuaibu Usman
Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman, has identified the place of prayers and thanksgiving in the development of any society through the instruments of divine intervention in all possible ways.
Essentially, the FULafia V.C., appealed for broad-term collaboration to create an enabling environment for academic and non-academic activities to thrive in the university, noting that such is only achieved with the presence of God.
He stated this during a Special Inter-Denominational Church Service organised by the Federal University of Lafia Alumni Association at ERCC Gloryland, Lafia, maintaining that the university and government have been up and running to develop proactive mechanisms aimed at addressing the insecurity issues that have troubled the university’s host community recently.
Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Aleruchi Chuku, advised stakeholders on providing needful support and actionable intelligence that will lead to bringing the security threats to a lasting end.
He maintained that the university is initiating various measures necessary to ensure that all criminal activities are contained before they are carried out.
Prof. Abdulrahman thanked Gov. Abdullahi Sule, for being supportive and steadfast in his approach to curb the wave of insecurity in the university environment as he appreciated the FULafia Alumni, the State Traditional Council and security agencies for being up to the task.
Commenting on the efforts of FULafia Alumni for peace and sustainable development, National President of the Association, Mal. Abdulganiyu Sabo who spoke through the National Secretary, Zhegu Darisin, said “peace is priceless, and no society succeeds in an atmosphere of security challenges. As an Alumni, we have tightened our belts to support the university. FULafia has produced us and we must work roundly to make FULafia a huge success not a setback”.
Mal. Sabo added that the intervention of the Almighty must be sought for in order to succeed meaningfully.
He charged security agencies to redouble their efforts to defeat crime and criminality, charging students and staff to be wary of strangers to avoid unwanted circumstances.
Reverend-In-Charge of Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ, ERCC Gloryland, Lafia, Rev. Yusuf Danjuma enjoined the congregation to devote more time to appreciate God in all circumstances, reiterating the call for sustained efforts to curb criminal activities in the society.
Recall that a Special Juma’at Prayer was also held on Friday attended by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Samaila Usman to beseech Allah’s guidance and protection for the overall betterment of the institution and the nation in general.