A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HISTORY OF U.M.C.A
REFERENCE TO ILORIN METROPOLIS
BY
GIDADO BUKOLA SERAH
(MATRIC NO. 08/15CH012)
BEING A RESEARCH PROJECT IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)
DEGREE.
IN
CHRISTIAN STUDIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
RELIGIONS, FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF
ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA.
JUNE, 2012.
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that his work was carried out by GIDADO
BUKOLA SERAH in the Department of Religions, Faculty of
Art, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria under my supervision.
Dr. C.O. Ogunkunle
(Project Supervisor)
Date
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DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to the sovereign and Almighty God,
my Father, to Jesus Christ my beloved saviour and the Holy Spirit
who has always been with me and to my lovely and wonderful
parents, Elder and Deaconess P.T. Gidado.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First
and
foremost,
I
want
to
acknowledge
the
unquantifiable love, the Almighty God has shown me through all
my endeavours and for loving, caring for me and sparing my life
till this day.
I also express my gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. C.O.
Ogunkunle, who painstakingly read through my work, and also for
the selfless and humble guidance he gave throughout the period of
this research. Thank you for your fatherly care, encouragement
and support.
I acknowledge the efforts of my loving father Elder Philip
Tunde Gidado who has never failed to keep me on the right track
all my life, not forgetting your love and care for me morally,
financially and emotionally. I cannot thank you enough because
you are highly appreciated. I am grateful, also to my mother
Deaconess Grace Arinola Gidado. Thank you for the everlasting
impression you have laid on my heart, may God Almighty spear
your life to eat the fruit of your labour Amen.
My profound gratitude goes to my uncle and aunts; Engr.
Niyi Olatomiwa, Deaconness Janet Lawal; and Mrs. Oyerinde for
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their unwearied guidance, love and care. Only God in heaven will
adequately repay you for how much you have added to my life.
Special thanks go to my darling sisters Mrs. Remilekun
Olaosebikan and Mrs. Wumi Oladimeji for their rare affection
towards me. Words cannot express how much your efforts
towards my progress in life are appreciated. Thank you very
much. A lot thanks also to my young brothers: Sola Gidado and
Deji Gidado for being there for me always, thank you all.
My appreciation also goes to my cousin: Bisi Olatomiwa, I
thank God for strengthening the ties we share making it possible
for us to be there for each other. Also to my nieces Ademola
Oyerinde, my uncompromising appreciation goes to my brother
in-laws Mr. Sunday Olaosebikan and Mr. Wole Oladimeji for
always extending an arm of love towards me, and to Rev. J.K.T
Aweda for his contributions to this work.
I also acknowledge all my wonderful and academically
sound lecturers in the department. Prof. R.A. Akanmidu, Prof. R.
Olademo, Dr. W.R. Omotoye, Dr. P.O. Abioje, Dr. R. Ogunade,
Dr. A.G. Alamu, Dr. Mrs. B. Dopamu, Mrs. O.B. Akinfenwa, and
Dr. Patrick Nwosu; it is my prayer that God will reward you all.
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I would not ignore the care and assistance of my Hostel
mates (Rashraji Hostel). May the good Lord crown all our efforts
with success.
Thanks to all my friends, Alamu Seyi, Olatunji Ifelayo,
Orunmola Dorcas, Mr. Alaka and Olamiji Adeyemi for always
contain my excesses.
A lot of thanks goes to my dear friend Atanda Jolasun for
caring when I needed someone most. May God grant you all that
is good in life.
Special thanks again to those that have made impressions
on my heart, Mr. Kola Olatomiwa, Gbenga Agbana, Florence
Ibiwoye, Seun Akinwalere and Jide Awe.
Finally, I extend my gratitude to all who have added to my
life in one way or the other and to all who wish me well. May God
be with you all.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
i
Certification
ii
Dedication
iii
Acknowledgements
iv-vi
Table of contents
vii-viii
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1
1.1
Background of the study
1-2
1.2
Statement of problem
2-3
1.3
Aim of the study
3
1.4
Justification of the study
4
1.5
Research methodology
4-5
1.6
Scope and limitation
5
1.7
Literature review
6-12
Notes and References
13
CHAPTER TWO:
THE BIRTH OF THE U.M.C.A
14
Historical origin of U.M.C.A
14-16
2.1.1 The coming of U.M.C.A. to Nigeria
17-18
2.2
Structures of organization of U.M.C.A.
18-21
2.3
Doctrinal beliefs
22-24
Notes and References
25
2.1
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CHAPTER THREE:
THE EMERGENCE OF U.M.C.A IN ILORIN
METROPOLIS
26
3.1
A brief history of Ilorin
26-28
3.2
U.M.C.A.T.C Chapel and Chapel District
28-32
3.3
Ilorin District
32-33
3.4
Sahorami District
33-34
Notes and References
35
CHAPTER FOUR:
CONTRIBUTION OF U.M.C.A TO THE DEVELOPMENT
OF ILORIN METROPOLIS
36
4.1
Religious contributions
36-38
4.2
Social contributions
38-40
4.3
Educational contributions
40-41
Notes and References
42
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
43
5.1
Summary
43-44
5.2
Contribution to knowledge
44-45
5.3
Conclusion
45-46
BIBLIOGRAPHY
47-48
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