The Vice Chancellor of the University of Delta, Agbor, Prof. (Mrs.) Stella Chinwe Chiemeke, has urged staff and students of the institution to obey the commandments of God, constituted authorities, and elders in order to enjoy the blessings associated with total obedience.
This charge was made on Wednesday, October 2, 2025, during the 49th edition of the university’s monthly intercessory prayer program, themed “Living in Total Obedience to God,” as the institution begins the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to Prof. Chiemeke, no society, family, or institution can prosper if stakeholders work in an atmosphere of disobedience in all its ramifications. She prayed to God to bless all who are making genuine efforts to discharge their duties to the best of their abilities, noting that such gestures contribute immensely to the growth and development being witnessed in the university since its inception.
Pastor (Dr.) John Ehiwarior, in a brief exhortation, emphasized the importance of obedience in receiving blessings from God and elders. He stated, “It is never too late to begin to work in obedience as God is willing to forgive man’s disobedience as long as he turns a new leaf and imbibe the habit of total obedience.”
Dr. Ehiwarior also reminded the university community that God prefers obedience to all forms of sacrifice, drawing from the biblical story of a conversation between Prophet Samuel and King Saul.
The intercessory session featured prayers of thanksgiving to God on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, intercessory prayers for the growth and development of the country and Delta State, as well as prayers for staff and students of the university on the commencement of a new academic session.
The event was attended by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Patricia Etuna Mbah, the Registrar, Barr. Richmond Omagbemi, other principal officers, staff, and returning students in their numbers.
