EASTERN ZONE

With hearts full of gratitude to God, we acknowledge His unfailing faithfulness and sustaining grace throughout the month of October across the Eastern Zone. We remain grateful for His guidance, protection, and strength upon the various chapters as they continue to labour in His service. Activities during the month reflected a continued commitment to prayer, discipleship, academic excellence, leadership development, and medical missions. Through these engagements, chapters sought to strengthen members spiritually, intellectually, and in service to God’s Kingdom, while fostering fellowship and community impact.

Prayer: The month commenced with the nationwide Abba Father prayer programme, which was observed across all chapters in the zone. Chapter Days of Prayer and Fasting were also held across the chapters, alongside weekly prayer meetings, morning devotions, prayer drives, and other intercessory activities. EBSUTH, ESUTH, GUTH, IMSUTH, NAUTH, RSUTH, UCTH, UNTH, UPTH, and UUTH, held their chapter prayer activities during the month. In AEFUTH, the chapter held its Chapter and School Executives’ Days of Prayer and Fasting. NAUTH sustained its weekly Prayer Squad meetings and held Pre-MB prayers for the 2028 class in preparation for their third MBBS examination, alongside Pre-Congress prayers. IMSUTH continued its weekly prayer meetings every Wednesday, while intercession continued through prayers for the outreach and Praise Night. NDUTH/BMUTH sustained a daily Prayer Drive throughout the month, with members committing 30 minutes daily to prayer. At UCTH, weekly prayer meetings and morning devotions also continued throughout the month.

Meetings: Leadership development remained active through elections and the announcement of new leaders in ABSUTH, the School Executives Committee Meeting in AEFUTH, and executive training and orientation programmes in GUTH and IMSUTH. Other notable engagements included the School Executives’ Mentorship Programme in EBSUTH, the School Executive Committee Meeting and retreat in UCTH, Central Executive Committee Meetings in RSUTH and UPTH, and the General School Executives Meeting in NDUTH/BMUTH. UNTH also scheduled its Kavod/Organizing Board Forum, while the Eastern Zonal Committee meeting was expected to provide an opportunity for chapter representatives to present reports, review activities, and discuss progress across the zone.

Fellowship and chapter-building activities also featured prominently during the month. Chapters organized Family Meetings, Final Year Forums, Brothers’ Corner, Logo Exploration sessions, and other gatherings to strengthen fellowship and promote members’ participation in chapter activities. ABSUTH and GUTH scheduled Logo Exploration sessions with Cluster Levites, while EBSUTH held its Family Meeting and Logo Exploration Forum. UCTH held its Final Year Forum, Brothers’ Corner, and a special activity tagged Theatre Day. Other notable activities included the General Meeting and unveiling in NDUTH, a separate General Meeting scheduled for BMU, and the Send-forth and Induction programme for final-year students planned by GUTH. These engagements provided opportunities for fellowship, leadership development, and the continued strengthening of chapter life across the zone.

Academics: Academic development remained an important focus across the zone, with chapters continuing to provide learning support, mentorship, and opportunities for intellectual growth. AEFUTH scheduled Foundation Classes 1, 2, and 3 for 400-level students, alongside a Clinical Forum. ESUTH planned to establish an online library and encourage the use of academic tools to support members’ learning and academic development. IMSUTH continued its Excel Mentorship Scheme and planned tutorials as needed, while UUTH sustained the Excel Mentorship Scheme and conducted a mock MB examination for the 400-level class on the 3rd of October. NAUTH planned to check on members sitting for their third and fourth MB examinations, as well as those writing resit examinations, to provide encouragement and support. EBSUTH also continued its School Executives’ Mentorship Programme throughout the month.

Missions: Mission activities across the zone reflected a continued commitment to evangelism, community service, and healthcare outreach. Chapters planned and carried out hospital evangelism, secondary school outreaches, prison outreaches, and rural medical missions, providing opportunities to share the Gospel and demonstrate Christ’s love through practical service.

• ESUTH: Planned the 0’30 Secondary School Outreach as part of its mission engagements.
• GUTH: Scheduled hospital evangelism for the 18th of October, continuing the chapter’s commitment to sharing the Gospel within the teaching hospital.
• IMSUTH: Planned hospital evangelism on the first and third Sundays of the month, alongside a Secondary School Outreach on the 8th of October and a Rural Outreach from the 23rd to the 25th of October.
• NAUTH: Planned a Missions Field Support Campaign, Operation CYC across classes, and follow-up on missionaries in the mission field. The chapter also scheduled a local rural outreach visit to Ogbodi, outreach planning meetings, and preparatory activities ahead of the Rural Outreach from the 30th to the 31st of October.
• NDUTH/BMUTH: Scheduled a Prison Outreach for the 17th of October, followed by Praise Feast on the 18th of October.
• RSUTH: Scheduled hospital evangelism for the 11th of October, alongside other chapter engagements.
• UCTH: Conducted Operation CYC on the 21st of October and scheduled its joint Rural Outreach from the 22nd to the 25th of October, with preparatory prayers continuing throughout the month.
• UPTH: Prepared for its Rural Medical Missions, scheduled to take place from the 29th of October to the 1st of November.
• UUTH: Scheduled Mission Awareness for the 15th of October and a Rural Medical Outreach from the 29th of October to the 1st of November.

We thank God for His continued work across the Eastern Zone and remain grateful for the commitment of members to the advancement of the Gospel through evangelism, community service, and medical missions. We pray that the seeds sown through these engagements will yield lasting fruits, bringing healing, hope, and the knowledge of Christ to the communities served, all to the glory of His name.

WESTERN ZONE

We return all glory to God for His faithfulness and sustaining grace throughout the month of October across the Western Zone. We remain grateful for His guidance, protection, and strength upon the various chapters as they continue to labour in His service. Chapters remained committed to building spiritually grounded, well-equipped, and fruitful members through prayer, leadership development, discipleship, academic support, fellowship, and missions. The activities recorded during the month reflected a continued commitment to these priorities, strengthening chapter life and advancing the work of God’s Kingdom.

Prayer: The month commenced with the nationwide Abba Father prayer programme, observed across the chapters. AAU/ISTH, ABUADTH, DELSUTH, LASUTH, LUTH, OOUTH, UBTH, and UNIOSUNTH held their respective Chapter Days of Prayer and Fasting. ABUADTH also held special prayers for Nigeria and the university, while DELSUTH sustained weekly night prayers and School Executives’ Days of Prayer and Fasting. LUTH continued its Part Prayers, while AAU/ISTH and UNIOSUNTH held Midnight Prayers. 

Meetings: Chapters remained active through executive meetings, retreats, mentorship programmes, and the unveiling of new leaders. ABUADTH unveiled its new Preclinical, School Executives, and class coordinators. DELSUTH sustained its Executive Mentorship Programme, while LASUTH and LUTH held their Post-CEC Retreats and General Meeting. UNIOSUNTH held its Vision Exposition and unveiled its new executives, and DELSUTH held her Final Year Brethren Send-forth and CMDA Induction alongside a Preclinical Wing Discipleship Training. The chapter also commenced a Graphic Design and Smartphone Photography Bootcamp, scheduled to run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday over the period of a month. LASUTH held its Sisters’ Seminar, while OOUTH organized a Logo Exploration Session. 

Academics: Academic development remained an important aspect of chapter engagement during the month. LUTH conducted an OSCE Simulation for 300-level students, alongside its ongoing “My Academic Must Not Suffer” programme. The Chapter also held an Intellympics, providing an avenue for intellectual engagement and healthy academic interaction among members.

Missions: Chapters engaged in campus and hospital evangelism, rural outreaches, and other community-based activities, providing opportunities to share the Gospel and minister to underserved communities.

• AAU/ISTH: Conducted its Rural Outreach at Okemuen Community.
• DELSUTH: Held a Hostel Evangelism.
• LASUTH and LUTH: Conducted a Hospital Evangelism in their respective chapters. 
• UBTH: Conducted a Campus Evangelism and a Village Outreach.
• OOUTH: Held its Annual Rural Outreach. 
• UNIOSUNTH: Conducted its Annual Rural Outreach.

Community Service and Health Initiatives: Beyond their spiritual and academic engagements, LASUTH and UBTH organized a Blood Donation Drive in their respective chapters.

We pray for greater strength, unity, and fruitfulness across all chapters, trusting God to establish the work of our hands and bring lasting impact to the lives and communities we serve, all to the glory of His name. Amen.