The West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS), Ipaja, Lagos State, has appointed an associate professor of the New Testament, Dr. Daudu Gava, as its new provost.

WATS, a non-denominational theological institute, was established in 1989 by an American missionary in Nigeria, Prof. Gary Maxey.

Gava’s appointment is coming eight months after the death of the ‘Ibetitutokns’ former provost, Pastor Oluwafemi Martins, bringing the number of provosts appointed in the institution to seven.

Gava was presented to the WATS community during a ceremony on Wednesday, February 1.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of WATS Governing Council Dr. Emmanuel Oluwayemi, expressed appreciation to God, saying:  “Tough times don’t last but tough people do. Leaders solve problems and see solutions because every problem has a solution. Today, God has answered our prayers because he has given WATS a new provost.”

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He expressed confidence in the ability of the new provost stating that “God has sent him at a time like this in history to put WATS on the path of progress.”

The founder of the institution, Maxey, who expressed joy at the coming of Gava, said the new provost has a challenging task ahead of him.

We believe in you. Our prayers and our constant support are with you,” he added.

Maxey, however, called on the WATS members to pray for him and give him all the backing he needs to succeed.

On his part, the General Secretary of the EYN Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, Rev. Daniel Mbaya, stated that “Dr. Gava is one of the few outstanding men EYN is releasing to WATS as a partnership with WATS to promote the agenda of advancing God’s kingdom as practiced by EYN and WATS.”

He urged the WATS community to support him through prayers and other possible ways.

The Star