Vice-Chancellor Calls on Church for Society Building

Prof. Haruna Ayuba, VC of Bingham University, Karu

Prof. Haruna Ayuba, the Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, has said that the church plays a significant role in citizens’ lives, economically, politically, and socially.

The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this at the university’s first public lecture themed, ‘Empowering the Church for Greater Societal Impact.’

He said, “In the midst of such a hostile environment, the church is expected to play an important role in the transformation of social, political, and economic life of citizens and put society in a holistic growth and development-oriented direction rather than the current dependent and consumer-oriented economy.”

Emphasising the Vice-Chancellor’s thoughts, Kennedy Opara, the Executive Secretary of the National Christian Pilgrims Commission, who delivered the public lecture, said, “The Church plays a multifaceted and pivotal role in society, encompassing spiritual, social, and humanitarian dimensions. Understanding the church’s roles requires exploring its historical significance, contemporary influence, and diverse ways it engages with communities.”