The Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA) in the 19 States and the FCT, Rev. John Joseph Hayab on Sunday jjoined the Promoters and General Overseers of Restoration Bible Church, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Tunde Bolanta, academicians, clergy, government officials, friends, well-wishers and members of the church family at a special thanksgiving service to celebrate the successful licensing of Omega University, Kaduna, North West Nigeria.
The thanksgiving service, held at the Restoration Bible Church headquarters in Kaduna, brought together stakeholders and supporters of the vision to give thanks to God for the journey that culminated in the granting of an operational licence to the university by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
( 3rd from L ) Is Rev. Hayab
Speaking at the event, Rev. Hayab described Omega University as a beacon of hope for Northern Nigeria, stressing the need for institutions that will not only produce educated graduates but also raise men and women of integrity, strong values and godly character.
He congratulated Rev. and Mrs. Bolanta and the entire Omega University family on the remarkable achievement, describing the establishment of the institution as a vision that goes beyond the pulpit and one that will contribute meaningfully to educational development, human capital development and nation-building.
The Northern Christian leader assured the promoters of the support of the NCA and called on all stakeholders to play their respective roles in ensuring the growth and success of the new citadel of learning.
Earlier, Rev. Dr. Bolanta reflected on the journey of establishing the university, describing it as a vision birthed in faith and pursued with persistence despite the absence of visible means at the beginning.
Acknowledging Rev. Hayab as a respected spiritual leader in Northern Nigeria and recognising his unwavering support for the Omega University vision, Rev. Bolanta presented the NCA chairman with an Award of Partnership in appreciation of his doggedness and commitment throughout the challenging journey towards the successful realisation of the university’s vision.
He noted that the vision was not merely to establish another university, but to build an institution that would combine academic excellence with character formation and godly values.
The colourful thanksgiving service was a celebration of faith, perseverance and the fulfilment of a long-held vision as Omega University prepares to commence academic activities and admit its pioneer students for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Indeed, what began as a vision has become a reality, and the journey towards raising a new generation of transformational leaders has begun.
Source: – Okpani Austine Agbo Emmanuel,
SA Media to the Chairman, Northern Christian Association (NCA)
