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The governing council of Acts 2020 International Institute of Theology and Mission, Rivers Study Centre, has ended its ministerial advancement programme with a call on members of the public to be closer to God, and on the need to contribute to the lees privileged in the society.
The week long activities culminated in the award of doctorate degrees on Humanity and Divinity to some distinguished Nigerians that have impacted positively on the society through their chosen professions.
Speaking at the event in Port Harcourt, with the theme: Positioning for Ministerial Advancement’, Apostle O.A Samuel, senior pastor of Resurrection Gospel Int`l Ministry, explained that the purpose of the awards was to ensure that lives are impacted on and the ministry of the Lord continues through divine wisdom in teaching, empowering and spreading His words.
He added that the essence of the programme was to impact and let people know that God still exists and is doing great things in the lives of those that trust in him.
“It is true that a lot of evil is committed in the name of one thing or another, but between a mad man and a mechanic, people still realize who is a mad man and who is a mechanic. So, in all the happenings in our society, there are still good people; people of exceptional character and qualities, Apostle Samuel said.
Earlier, the dean of the institution, Rev. Dr. Samuel Geoffrey, said that so far the institution has made some ground-breaking impact in raising men and women of distinguished character since its inception some years ago, stressing that degrees have been given to select individuals that have contributed positively to the development of human through hard work, patience and otherwise in their chosen disciplines.
He called on the awardees to continue to lead lives worthy of emulation.
Also speaking, a recipient of the doctorate of Humanity, Chief Barr Dr. Godwin Azundah Wosu Edema Esq., expressed appreciation to God for the honour done him, stressing that as a teacher in the vineyard of God, the honour goes to show that God has actually answered his prayer. He reiterated his commitment to do more in the things of God.
Another recipient, Dr. Ruskin Amadi, also joined in thanking God for His grace and mercies, expressing his willingness to do more in the things of God, even as he advised youths to seek God`s face now that they are young.
