CLARION CALL FOR CONFERENCE OF ALL CHAPLAINS IN NIGERIA

Beloved Professional Colleagues,

Greetings in God’s Name. Amen.

It is a known fact that people of the same profession (men and women) of the same profession do come together annually or bi-annually to;

a.   Celebrate success attained by their profession.

b.   Chart a new course or direction for the profession.

c.   Sensitize members of the need for professionalism.

d.   Targeting a particular challenge of their age with the views of finding a lasting solution to such.

e.   Marking memorable occasion in the history of the profession.

f.     Chart a new course for the development and advancement of their profession as well as their members.

g.   Demonstrating relevance in the in the socio-political and economic development of their nations.

Chaplaincy profession is not an exception in the practice for there are national conferences of Chaplains in many nations of our world and world conference of Chaplains. We are of the opinion that Nigeria should not be an exemption of the rule.

Thus, we are making this clarion call to all Chaplains in Nigeria to let us come together for a “National Conference” of all Chaplains. Corporate existence, identity and team work should be our pursuit in Chaplaincy profession in Nigeria.

The era where a Chaplaincy organization and outfit in Nigeria claims to be the only Chaplaincy organization is over and should be put behind us. Reality must be dawn on us that unity in diversity is what our situation is calling for.

The International Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy Week is there for us to mark and celebrate. The invitation is open to all Chaplains and Chaplaincy organizations.

Please note that no appointments have been made and no positions filled. Please contact Chap. Prof. Mike-Jacobs JP – the Covener - 0809260117; 07055287861