The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, BCS, says it has completed plans to establish a university in Cross River State.
BCS spokesperson, Christ Shepherd, Edet Archibong, who made this disclosure in Calabar, CRS, informed that the Universal Education Fellowship of BCS, has been directed by the Holy Father, His Holiness, Olumba Olumba Obu to put in motion the process of establishing the BCS university.
On the more than 5000 worshippers set to arrive Calabar for this year’s anniversary celebration of the divine manifestation of His Holiness, Olumba Olumba Obu, Archibong said the annual event, a week-long celebration, kicked-off on November 14th and will end on November 20th, 2022, with various activities at the BCS world Headquarters , Calabar.
He also added that there will be visits to Biakpan chiefs and members of the royal family, special rendition of 20 hymns and seven anthems by BCS choristers , divine consecration, royal banquet amongst others.
Stakeholders, he added, including the Cross River State Government, have indicated interest to partner BCS in this direction, aware of the economic benefits attached to a gathering of this number of people in one place. “Economic benefits accrue to the state in terms of inflow of foreign money, patronage of the hospitality industry, transportation and local businesses,” he said.
Thousands of worshippers visit the state on a yearly basis to take part in BCS mega events and to perform the pilgrimage to Biakpan, the birthplace of the BCS spiritual leader, Olumba Olumba Obu.
