19/08/2026
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OJU RECEIVES PRAYERS, ENCOURAGEMENT AND A GESTURE OF LOVE: WHEN PRAYER MEETS LEADERSHIP.
The College of Education, Oju, Benue State, today received two significant visits that combined prayers, spiritual encouragement, goodwill and humanitarian support for the institution and its leadership.
Visit by Rev. Fr.Clement Ugoh
The College received a visit from Rev. Fr. Clement Ugoh, Chaplain of the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi, Benue State.
The Reverend Father visited the institution primarily to offer prayers for the new Librarian of the College and the entire College community. He prayed for God's guidance, wisdom, protection and continued progress for the institution and all those serving in it.
During the visit, Rev. Fr. Ugoh also encouraged the Provost, Prof . Boniface Odeh , to remain steadfast and continue with the good works he has been doing in the College. He commended the leadership of the institution and prayed for God's continued grace upon the Provost and the College.
As part of the spiritual exercise, the Reverend Father prayed over the College and went further to pray for various Deparments at the Administrative Block, seeking God's blessings, protection and favour upon the institution.
In his response, the Provost, Prof . *Boniface Odeh, expressed appreciation for the visit and prayers. He also commended the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia* , for his leadership and prayed that God would continue to strengthen, guide and grant him wisdom in the service of the state.
Visit by the Nigerian Association for the Blind.
In a similar spirit of prayer and goodwill, the Nigerian Association for the Blind , Gwer West Local Government Chapter, also paid a visit to the Provost and the College community.
The delegation was led by its Chairman, Comr. Thomas Anakura . The association came to pray for the Provost, the College and the continued success of the institution. They insisted that they have heard of his well-known antecedents as examplified by his modus operandi of good works and deeds.
The members offered their prayers with deep seriousness and commitment, seeking God's blessings, protection and progress for the Provost and the entire College.
During the interaction, the delegation appealed to the College authorities to consider members of their association whenever employment opportunities arise, emphasizing the need for inclusiveness and equal opportunities for persons living with visual impairment.
The delegation also requested financial assistance of ₦300,000 .
Responding warmly to the visitors, the Provost welcomed them and encouraged them not to see their physical blindness as a limitation. In a message of hope and inspiration, *Prof. Odeh* reminded them that they may be blind physically, but they can see spiritually, emphasizing the value of faith, courage, wisdom and inner vision.
Demonstrating his commitment to compassion and humanitarian support, the Provost went beyond their request and, in his generosity, presented the delegation with ₦500,000
Egbede Egbe John
Reporting
