The development of Africa University is a consequence of the growth of United Methodism in Africa. The growth in membership and the emerging socio-economic and political needs in their countries led the African Bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) to call on their Church to invest in higher education provision in Africa.
Bishop Arthur Kulah of Liberia and Bishop Emilio J. M. de Carvalho of Angola took the lead in advocating for ‘a university for all of Africa’. Their efforts generated a positive response within the United Methodist Church worldwide and in 1985 the ‘Africa Initiative’ was born.
Various consultations on higher education challenges in Africa took place. A site selection committee chose Zimbabwe as the location for the new university
The General Conference of United Methodist Church unanimously approved the founding of Africa University and made a commitment to provide financial support for the University from the General Church Budget, (US$2.5 million annually).
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