IBBUL Vice-Chancellor Felicitates with Christian Community; Calls for Peace and Reflection at Christmas

The Vice-Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, has extended his warmest congratulations to the Christian community on the occasion of the 2025 Christmas celebrations and the upcoming New Year. 

In an official statement released today, December 25, 2025, the Vice-Chancellor urged the faithful to use this season for sober reflection and to emulate the exemplary virtues of Jesus Christ. He emphasized that adopting a lifestyle centered on service and compassion is essential for the collective benefit of society.

Professor Sulaiman enjoined both staff and students of the institution to utilize this festive period to rededicate themselves to the service of God and to uphold the spirit of being "their brother’s keeper." He expressed strong optimism that 2026 will usher in a year of abundant blessings, where academic activities can thrive in a stable and progressive environment.

Highlighting the broader national context, the Vice-Chancellor prayed for sustained peace across Nigeria. He stressed that peace is the fundamental prerequisite for the rapid economic development and social progress the nation desires.

"Without peace, the nation cannot move forward toward the desired economic development," Professor Sulaiman stated. He expressed hope that the coming year would be marked by stability, allowing the University to maintain its focus on its core mission of academic excellence.

As the University community joins the rest of the world in celebration, the Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that IBBUL remains a center for peaceful coexistence and intellectual growth in the year ahead.