RELIGION
Methodist Church Seeks Govt’s Partnership to Build University in Abia
The Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria Oliver Abah has announced plans by the Church to establish a university in Abia State.
Abah, disclosed this when his entourage visited Governor Alex Otti at his residence at Nvosi Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area
He stated that they came to seek a partnership with the state government to establish a Methodist University at Umuimenyi in the Bende Local Government Area of the state.
The Methodist Prelate highlighted some challenges noticed around Lodu, Lohum, and Nkpa areas, and appealed for immediate support, especially in the area of warning land grabbers around the university.
He noted that the Methodist Church in Nigeria is the pioneer of education and educational institutions in Nigeria, adding that the initiative would contribute tremendously to the future development of Abia State and Nigeria at large.
“Methodist Church Nigeria has the record of being the pioneer of education and educational institutions, health institutions, and social welfare establishments in the space called Nigeria,” Abah said.
“We therefore seek a collaborative partnership to advance the establishment of the University in Abia State to complement the laudable and giant strides of our performing Governor.
“We believe that this partnership will not only benefit our Church, but also the entire State, as it will provide opportunities for young people to acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to make meaningful contributions in nation-building.
Governor Otti with the Methodist Church Prelate and his entourage
Responding, Governor Alex Otti lauded the Methodist Church Nigeria for its plans to establish a University in Abia State, and expressed the excitement of the state over the proposed institution, while assuring of his administration’s support.
“Setting up a University is one of the things you are known for. For us as a Government, education is so important that it gets the largest allocation in every budget that we have approved since we came into office,” Otti said
“It would be our pleasure to support you and partner with you in the establishment of this University.”
