Veritas University of Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Hailed for “producing well-rounded graduates, morally outstanding”

Archbishop Kaigama went on to express confidence that that students graduating from the university have received “a well-rounded formation in the course of their studies.”

He urged the graduands to apply the knowledge acquired from the institution and to become “pacesetters” in their respective communities in Nigeria that he said are characterized by much information and a dearth of wisdom. 

“As graduates of Veritas University, you must strive to be pacesetters in our communities especially in this era when there is an abundance of Information, yet there is an acute shortage of wisdom,” Archbishop Kaigama said.

Education transcends mere acquisition of knowledge; it should have the ability to bring about transformation in the community, the Nigerian Catholic Archbishop, who has been at the helm of Abuja Archdiocese since November 2019 emphasized. 

The importance of education, he further said, “lies in its transformative ability for both the individual and the community.”

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“You are not only educated; you are equally ethically well rooted, and the combination of these should provide you with the tools to impact the society positively,” Archbishop Kaigama told Veritas University graduands, expressing optimism that they will be “positive ambassadors of this great institution.”

He urged the graduands to “exude the Veritas confidence and the moral rectitude of Veritas,” in their endeavours after leaving the university.

“Those graduating today bring unquantifiable joy to us and a renewed hope that our young people who don't give into frustration and misguided behaviour, will turn out to be the hope of a rich harvest for Nigeria,” the Catholic Church leader, who started his Episcopal Ministry in April 1995 as Bishop of Nigeria’s Jalingo Catholic Diocese said.

He added, “We are aware of the tremendous sacrifices made by you, (your) parents and guardians, especially during these very tough economic times, to ensure that the students achieve their aims of being graduates of various disciplines.”

The Local Ordinary of Abuja lauded the leadership and faculty of Veritas University for guiding the graduands to the end of their studies. Those who cooperated fully, he said, “are today taking home the fruits of their labour.”

“No doubt, each of these students must have faced unique challenges that were personal to them but in these challenges, each of them learnt resilience, adaptability, and most importantly, critical thinking,” Archbishop Kaigama said.

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.