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By Oboh Linus, Lafia
A university Don, Dr Vincent Paul, has called on the Governments and institutions to prioritise policies aimed at benefiting the citizens, especially the vulnerable Nigerians.
Dr Paul, an Entrepreneurial Motivator and lecturer with the Nasarawa State University, stated this in a message made available to newsmen on Friday in Lafia to commemorate International Day of Charity.
The International Day of Charity was inspired by the life and legacy of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), whose compassion and service to humanity remain a timeless beacon; it reminds people of shared humanity beyond all languages, cultures, and traditions.
Don, while highlighting the need for Charity in the world, grappling with conflict, inequality, and disasters, urged individuals to recommit themselves to living with compassion, giving with sincerity, and nurturing a global community where no one is left behind.
He enjoined the corporations and businesses to embrace corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a duty rather than a choice; and civil society and communities to unite in solidarity, noting that when humanity acts with compassion, no challenge is insurmountable.
“Charity serves as a bridge: connecting despair with hope, suffering with relief, and isolation with community.
“Every act of kindness, no matter how small, carries the power to heal wounds, unite the divided, and transform lives with dignity and understanding, ” he emphasised
He explained that charity transcends across various religions, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, though through different modes of worship, the same message to live for one another through charity.
” Charity is a bridge between humanity and the divine, a way to purify the self while uplifting others. Today, we are all encouraged to embody this principle in our daily lives.
“Charity in entrepreneurship is not limited to almsgiving but extends to corporate social responsibility (CSR), social entrepreneurship, ethical business practices, and philanthropic activities,” he stated.
He enumerated charity at work workplace to include providing fair wages, access to healthcare, and timely welfare interventions,
encouraging staff to participate in volunteerism and community service, thereby fostering a culture of compassion and shared responsibility.
“At Nasarawa State University, Keffi, an institution I can proudly speak of, our Vice Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, exemplifies this spirit of workplace charity.
“She demonstrates genuine care for both staff and students, ensuring their well-being is promptly attended to, while inspiring us all to contribute positively to society,” he said.
Paul used the occasion to congratulate Muslim faithful as they mark Eid-el-Maulud and prayed for the blessed celebration to rekindle commitment to values that foster unity, strengthen faith, promote collective progress, and development in the society.
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