Internet has been agong since the news of Vera Anyim broke out from Dunamis International Church during Sunday Service testimony hour.
The flaws on the part of the testifier, Vera Anyim made Senior Overseer, Pastor Paul Eneche to doubt her claim as a graduate of law”.
She erroneously said, he bagged “Bsc in Law” instead of ‘an LLB in Law ‘ she should have said.
This made the said Pastor to discontinue the testimony as the level of her expression, and composure all together doubted her claim as graduate of Law.
It is against this background that OurWorldGist’s guest Writer, Sani Michael Omakoji ( SMO ) reacts on the issue and here is what he has to say:
“As Nigerians, we must think beyond Pastor Paul Eneche and Vera Anyim.
On this issue of Vera Anyim, Nigerians must avoid being swayed by sentiment or emotion when addressing Vera Anyim’s issues during her testimony at Dunamis International Church.
The incident involving Veronica, which caused a respected Man of God to question her claim as a Law graduate, should raise concerns about the quality of graduates some universities are producing.
Lawyers worldwide refer to each other as “my learned colleague,” a term that underscores their extensive knowledge and expertise in their field.
It is thus disheartening to see someone who claims to be a lawyer struggle with basic grammar.
While it is possible that she may be textually intelligent yet less articulate, one must remember that the practice of law heavily relies on verbal skills. Who will speak for her in a professional setting if she cannot?
If we attribute her performance to stage fright, how will she manage in a courtroom?
Our region places immense emphasis on religion, often at the expense of addressing tangible issues.
This tendency leads to an over-reliance on prayer rather than taking necessary actions”.
If you think I’m defending Pastor Paul Eneche because he is of my fate, here is what a respected Muslim Brother ( Atokolo Onalo ) wrote on the same issue: ”
He should have known that the rot in our educational system (especially at Primary & Secondary levels) that we worry about is real. As a University teacher, I can tell you that there are many Veras in our system, including those who are full time on campus. If testimony is for everyone to give, do you blame Vera? You only give what you have.”
‘In conclusion, our focus should shift to questioning how our educational institutions are failing to adequately prepare their students, rather than condemning those who bring these issues to light’.
