Do Right, be Firm-COCIN President Charges Youths

The President, Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo has charged young people to always be firm in pursuing the right cause.

Rev. Dr. Mohzo gave the charge while responding to a presentation of an award of recognition to him by West African Students Union Parliament which was held at the Board room of the Church headquarters in Jos, Plateau State capital.

While appreciating the group on behalf of the Church, the President said, “you are young people growing to meet your potential and we are happy to welcome you, don’t fear.

” You are growing and we are happy that you want to grow. What you are doing is that you are learning by going into different sectors, trying to practice what you are learning in the classroom .

“We want to encourage you to stand firm and do the right thing. So may God bless you.” He added.

He appreciated the Student’s Parliament for considering him worthy of the prestigious award, adding that it will motivate him and others to continue their efforts and set a powerful example for others.

“I am particularly honoured that I was nominated for this award during the pre-annual Convention at the University of Ghana, Legon Accra, a place that signifies unity and collaboration among West African Students”, he said

He noted that the gathering demonstrates the strength of their shared vision and commitment to building a better future for the next generation.

“I dedicate this honour to our region’s young people and COCIN Youths, whose potential is yet to be fully realized. My hope is that this recognition will inspire them to strive for excellence, lead with integrity, and consistently seek to uplift others.” He said.

Rev. Dr. Mohzo commended the commitment of the West African Students Union Parliament to the cause of students and youth development in West Africa and encouraged them to work together to empower the youths and build bridges of understanding among them to achieve their full potential.

Earlier, the Nigeria Coordinator of the Parliament, Vincent Abel from Benue State University who led the delegation, said in the COCIN President they see a possibility of a new West Africa hence, the award of recognition of his selfless service to God and humanity.

He said, “The sands of time have recorded successfully his gargantuan contributions to human capacity development, academic progress, sound administrative delivery, national integration, economic progress, peaceful coexistence, Institutional strengthening and national reformation.

” Sir, in you we see the possibility of a new West Africa, with your likes the youths have hope, with your equals the West Africa and the world at large will progress, you are an inevitable element in changing the perception of youths”, he said.

The Parliament also decorated the COCIN President with a 5 star medal during the award presentation.

The West African Students Union Parliament which was founded since August 1925, is the prime students body that among other things is saddled with the sole responsibility of coordinating the activities of West African Students.

COCIN Deputy General Secretary, Rev. Dinfa Mamshal, Director of Personnel, Rev. Ishaku Afan, Director of Church Growth, Rev. James Ayizeh and Director of Evangelism and Mission, Rev. John Dayuru were among other Church officials at the presentation of the award to the President.