The SCM of Nigeria was founded in 1940 by Dr. Francis Akanu Ibiam, a one-time Eastern Nigeria Governor and Chief T.O Ejiwumi, a one-time secretary to the western Region. The SCM is not a church but an international youth Outreach Ministry that works amongst students and youth in secondary and tertiary Institutions, building them into responsible citizens and morally disciplined individuals of indi
spensable relevance to the church and society. She is a member of Christian council of Nigeria (CCN) and incorporated with the Federal Ministry of Internal affairs. The SCM works hand in hand with churches in carrying out the Great Commission as given by our Lord Jesus Christ. The name aptly describes the organization VIZ:
STUDENT– draws her members from students in institutions of learning and most national contexts also means students of the Bible (Youth and Adult). It refers to a constituency of persons who are not self-sufficient in knowledge and wisdom, but seeking to be like the Master they have chosen to follow and serve. Students remain her primary focus and try to she strives to uphold their rights, address their welfare and enable them unto leadership roles for church and society. CHRISTIAN– SCM is neither an atheistic nor a social organization. It is not a Christian-related group but a Christian organization. It encourages the exploration of the Bible, sharing and celebration of the diversity of Christian traditions; facilitating spiritual growth and empowering students in their Christian journey. It seeks to build up a balanced Christian identity founded on scriptural/theological basis. MOVEMENT– It is Christ-centered in commitment, secular in outlook, ecumenical in nature and prophetic in life style. It informs the students of the realities of the political situations, seeks new possibilities in their area of education, constantly striving for the renewal of the church, eradication of social vices and crime in our campuses and society at large and moving with the hope of and vision for a world of peace and justice as was revealed in the life of Jesus Christ. SCM is a ministry that hold the Bible on one hand and the newspaper on the other. The Bible represents the word of God and newspaper the society. An SCMer uses the Bible to influence and shape the society for good. What distinguishes the SCM from other ministries is that, whe
