Dr. Jinga Mayo: From prison via amnesty to professorship Award Conferment

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

All Nations Theological School has proudly announced the upcoming Professorship Award Conferment of an extraordinary Adamawa born intellectualist, Dr. Jinga Lucius Mayo, who was granted amnesty from Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), Kaduna, otherwise known as convict prison.

According to the Award program made available to newsmen, the event is set to take place on July 5, 2025, at the Abuja Children’s Home, at Senator George Akume Way, Karu Site, Abuja, Nigeria.

The themed: “The Prisoner of the Lord” of the occasion is fixed for 10 a.m. prompt, for the celebration of a man whose life story is nothing short of an interesting one.

Dr. Jinga Lucius Mayo is a living testament to the power of resilience, faith, and intellectual brilliance. Having been granted amnesty for a seven years imprisonment terms, Dr. Mayo transformed adversity into a remarkable journey of purpose.

During his incarceration, he wrote several transformative books that have since inspired countless individuals across Nigeria and beyond.

His book, born from a place of hardship, reflect deep spiritual insight, unwavering hope, and a profound commitment to serving humanity through knowledge and faith.

His journey from the confinement of a prison cell to the pinnacle of academic and spiritual honor is a story that resonates with perseverance and divine purpose

The conferment ceremony, powered by the prestigious All Nations Theological School, is a fitting recognition of Dr. Mayo’s exceptional contributions to theology, literature, and community upliftment.

His journey from the solid confinement of a prison cell to the pinnacle of academic and spiritual honor is a story that resonates with perseverance and divine purpose.

The theme: “The Prisoner of the Lord encapsulates” his remarkable life—a man who, even in chains, found freedom in his calling to inspire and educate.

The All Nations Theological School invites the public to join in celebrating this iconic monumental occasion, who happens to be my cell mate in kaduna prison where I was remanded for 3 days.

Dr. Mayo’s works have become a beacon of hope, offering guidance to those navigating their own struggles. He was not just an ordinary prison but that of conscience, inspiring hope to others and an advisory to several of his mate in his cell and beyond.

His books, written amidst the challenges of prison life, are a powerful reminder that greatness could emerge from the most unlikely circumstances.

Today, he stands as a revered figure, a scholar whose intellectual contributions have earned him this prestigious professorship.

The All Nations Theological School invites the public to join in celebrating this monumental occasion. “Come and witness the crowning of a true icon—a man who turned trials into triumph and continues to shine as a light of inspiration for generations.

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