UI: “God’s Faithfulness Sustains Us,” says Archbishop of Ibadan Province

UI, Ibadan — The Archbishop of Ibadan Province and Bishop of Ibadan North Diocese of the Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Dr. Williams O. Aladekugbe has stated that  the human race is sustained by the faithfulness of God.

He said God remains forever, does not change, saying that as He was yesterday, He is today, and He remains forever.

Dr. Aladekugbe was the Guest Preacher at the joint 76th Foundation Day Anniversary service of the University of Ibadan (UI) and the 70th Anniversary Thanksgiving of The Chapel of the Resurrection.

He said it is only God’s faithfulness that has brought both the University and the Chapel this far, given the crises that both had faced in the past years.

He said God’s faithfulness changes us, adds value to our lives, protects us, and is sufficient for us.

The Archbishop said if God had been there for the University these past 76 years, then He would continue to sustain the University in the years ahead.

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He enjoined human beings to trust in God’s faithfulness,  recognise the sovereignty of, and find comfort in the abiding presence of God.

He charged all to apply their hearts to wisdom, be faithful to God, and to absolutely genuinely and completely trust in God.

Dr. Aladekugbe called on the federal government to take immediate measures to alleviate the economic burdens on Nigerians.

He suggested that the cost of fuel should be reduced and the borders opened to enable the importation of staple food items.

The first scripture of the service was read by the Registrar,  Mr Ganiyu O. Saliu from Lamentation 3:14-23 while the Vice-Chancellor,  Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp,  read the second scripture from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5.

The Pro-Chancellor, His Excellency, Chief Adebisi Akande,  was represented by a member of the Governing Council,  Honourable Nelson Alapa.

Principal Officers of the University,  members of the Governing Council, Provosts, Deans, Heads of Departments,  Deputy Registrars, other functionaries of the University as well Students’ Union leaders attended the Foundation Day Anniversary service.