The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on Democracy Day.
The NCPC Boss extended his goodwill message to Nigerians through the Head, Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka.
He said the day reminds Nigerians of the heroes of democracy who made differing sacrifices to enthrone democratic Governance.
Rev. Pam expresses happiness over how Nigerians have shown commitment on sustenance of Democratic rule, which he said remains the best since it would always present period of review of performance through periodic election and termination of tenure when due.
He also admonishes politicians to play the game with fear of God, bearing in mind that Nigeria has no other country.
NCPC Boss further advised the youths to take path in the political and electioneering process so as to have a voice and vote their conscience.
While Rev. Pam urges INEC to effectively play its role as an unbiased umpire, he stressed the need for emergence of heroes of a new Nigeria who must be detribalised and build on national cohesion, peace and economic prosperity.
Signed Celestine Toruka Head Media and Public Relations 12 June, 2022.
The Executive Chairman of Kogi State Mineral Resources Development Agency Hajiya Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman, has hailed the Executive Governor of Kogi State and Presidential Aspirant Alh Yahaya Bello on his epoch making outing at the just concluded party primaries which held in Abuja.
Speaking to press reps, Haj. Suleiman stated that the Governor has heralded a new dawn in Nigerian politics, she said that Governor Belloβs audacious moves as a young candidate which saw him come fifth place among scores of aspirants was testament to his tenacity and commitment to serving his fatherland.
The Chairman opined that his candidacy will go down in history and will set a precedent for a more diverse candidature and players in politics, “His Excellency has shown that capacity and youth participation in government is possible even up to the highest elected position in the land, I have no doubt that this will encourage more young people to take on the mantle of leadership and dream big,” she said.
“Among the youths and even his contemporaries, Governor Bello has exemplified the exact qualities of a true and visionary leader, who gives his all, and will not back down till the aim is achieved.”
“Indeed as a Kogi citizen, I am beyond proud of this show of focus and commitment, but even more so, I am encouraged by His Excellency’s determination to leave his mark in the sands of time, and I have no doubt that this will be an aim achieved in the not too distant future, because this is not the end. Governor Yahaya Bello will continue to be part of our political consciousness for many years to come, Mark my words: this is just the beginning,” she stated.
The presidential aspirant was a strong contender in the much anticipated primary election of the All Progressives Congress, which held in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Chairman, Zankli Medical Centre, Abuja. Dr Olufunke Lawson says new things are coming to Zankli Medical Centre
Dr Funke Lawson stated this at the 25th anniversary celebration of Zankli Medical Centre, in Abuja Nigeria.
According to her, the hospital management is working towards improving on the services, acquiring new equipment and improvement of staff capacity.
She further stated that the silver Jubilee of the Zankli Medical Centre is a celebration of God’s faithfulness and fulfilment of purpose.
Dr Funke Lawson who was all smiles, danced alongside family members, Staff and friends as they expressed thanks to God as part of activities during a thanksgiving service to celebrate 25th years of Zankli Medical Centre and excellence in health care service delivery in Abuja.
In His sermon, the presbyter of the Methodist Cathedral of Unity, Very Rev Nosa Nosayaba commend the progress made by Zankli Medical Centre. He prayed for more grace upon them to continue to work and touch more lives.
Some long serving staff were also presented with awards. Some of such staff say, working with Zankli is rewarding and a worthwhile experience.
Part of the activities to mark the occasion includes Zankli Staff Novelty Football Match, free medical outreach/medical treatment for over 500 residence in Utako community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
The beneficiaries thanked the management of Zankli Medical Centre for reaching out to them.
Zankli Medical Services relocated from Jos plateau state to Abuja in may 1997 by late Dr Lovett Lawson and his wife, Dr Olufunke Lawson as a front line medical centre in providing quality health care and medical services that meet global best practices.
House of Representatives aspirant Alh. Abdulwasiu Issah and Convener of Wasiu Issah Network ( WIN ), has submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination form in a bid to run for, and represent Okehi / Adavi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives at the 2023 general elections. The form was sumbitted at the All Progressives Congress Secretariat (APC) today.
This comes as the ruling party extends the deadline for the submission of nomination and expression of interest forms by aspirants seeking various elective offices till Friday.
Alh. Wasiu Issah was among other party faithfuls from different states who submitted their forms today.
In his remarks to press, the aspirant expressed gratitude to his constituents for their unwavering support of his aspirations, and has assured members of the constituency of effective, quality, and uncommon representation if given the mandate in the 2023 general election.
The nomination and expression of interest form officially puts the aspirant in the running for the APC primaries and thereafter, the General Elections come 2023.
Di β¦20,000 rural cash grant initiative wey di Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development introduce in 2020 na part of President Muhammadu Buhariβs social inclusion and poverty alleviation agenda. Di programme been target 150,000 rural and peri-urban women for all di 774 local government areas of di 36 states plus including di FCT. Dis initiative na community-based initiative.
Di goal na to make sure say countri-pipulgo see increased income, enhanced food security, more productivity as well as financial inclusion.
Dem launch di programme for Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria as a way to encourage women wey dey di state wey don dey affected by di insurgency for di region. Di aim na to see say all di beneficiary for Borno state fit get independent and sustainable life, especially di ones wey lose their husbands for di insurgency.
Di rural women grant also dey to support gender equality, address poverty among women and to also reduce unemployment wey dey di society by ensuring say all beneficiaries use di grant wey dem award dem wella.
For di North western part of Nigeria wey more than 28,000 women don collect di grant, most of di beneficiaries, if not all, don start one business or di other and dem don already dey succeed in entrepreneurship.
Di rural women grant of di Ministry na im be di ogbonge gran wey dem don award to women for di history of di country.
Dem award dis grant to women wey really need am; women wey dey find am hard to survive on less than one Dollar per day. Di grant na for women wey no get anybody to cater for their needs, especially widows wey their husbands don die, wey leave them to cater for so many children.
Dis cash grant don really help many women for North West Nigeria to upgrade their business so far, and na because dem use di money wey dem award to them to do right business wey suite their environment.
Pipul go dey wonder say how β¦20,000 wey pesin fit spend in less than an hour go fit help pesin start business, di truth be say dis grant na for pipul wey really need am; pipul wey dey in need of help in order to address di challenges of unemployment and poverty. For example now, Hadiza Ibrahim wey be beneficiary from Nasarawa local government area of Kano State dey into cheese making business, she use her grant to upgrade di number of cheese wey she dey make per day, and now she dey gain more profit.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Rev. Yakubu Pam has said that NCPC would explore more Holy Sites in Turkey. He disclosed this during a courtesy call by the Turkish Afrosume International Tour Operators on 27th April 2022 at the NCPC corporate headquarters. The NCPC boss said that the Act that established the Commission enables it to explore Holy sites around the world. In his words, βthe Commission is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating and superintending Christian pilgrimage activities in Nigeria to Holy sites around the world and NCPC has successfully explored and carried out Pilgrimages in many Holy sites and look forward to doing more.β He further stated that the Commission was able to explore the Kingdom of Jordan last year. According to him, βwe are into exploration of new holy sites around the world, we did it with Jordan, it was successful, Jordan is now part of pilgrimage programme of the Commissionβ he added β Turkey is next, we are happy we have started the process of exploration of new holy sites in Turkey β.
The NCPC Scribe explained that Turkey has holy sites that Nigerian Christians would love to explore. He said Nigerians would love to explore the Church in Antioch where Christians were first called Christian, the house of Apostle Paul, the history of the seven churches and most of the book of Revelation was in Turkeyβ. Rev. Pam commended the diplomatic relationship between Turkey has with Nigeria and he believes that the relationship will further be strengthened by Pilgrimage and Tourism between Nigeria and Turkey.β
Speaking Earlier, the Leader of the delegation Ms. Idil Saguni said they were in the Commission as a follow up visit to further strengthen and continue the process that had earlier started while the Executive Secretary was in Turkey and to also look at the possibility of NCPC coordinating a pilgrimage to Turkey. She further informed the Executive Secretary that Turkey is safe for pilgrimage and her group is one of the known largest tour operators in Turkey.
Kande Ibrahim
Information Officer I
NCPC Media and Public Relations Unit
The Executive Secretary Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, has said that the insecurity in Nigeria would end if we engage in productive ventures.
He made this disclosure over the weekend during the Nzem Berom Cultural Festival in Abuja.
The NCPC Boss who was the Chairman of the Occasion further challenged Nigerians to rise up to the occasion and embrace discipline which is the hallmark of success.
He urged the Berom people to always identify with their culture and build a strong economic base.
Rev Pam further avered that corruption is what destroys a nation and it is not only limited to governance but even individuals are culpable.
He stressed that what sustains the culture and religion of a people is business and economic strength.
He noted that he is very proud to be a Berom man. In his words, “I am very proud to be a Berom man because we have never done away with our culture anywhere we find ourselves.
Speaking , the Executive Governor of Plateau State, RT. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, who was represented by the Commissioner of Information, Plateau State, Dan. Manjang, said, “Togetherness, love for one another irrespective of religion, political inclinations, tribe, culture and individual differences are the major way the Berom community will remain strong and March forward”.
Earlier, the President of Berom Community Association in Abuja, (BECA), Engr. Dr. David Gyang Dung, in his welcome address, stated, “the significance of this event is to celebrate our unity and harmony and then promote and showcase our rich culture. As you can see, everyone here is putting on dresses with colors of maroon and bush green. The bush green color signifinify the cactus plant which is found in largest quantity in Jos, Plateau State”.
According to him, “We are all welcome to the Nzem Berom Abuja 2022 Fund Raising of 100 Million Naira for the Building of ‘Lala Berom Abuja”. This is to support the Berom community and environs, to make impact. We have been allocated a 1.4 hecters of land in Kuja Area Council to make an impact into the lives of our members and those around us. This event serves to open doors for farming season and for integration with other cultures as the Berom man is known for farming and hunting.
He added that the” ‘The Lala Berom Abuja’ will add to the elevation of poverty amongst the Berom community.
We are developing a skills acquisition center in this edifice where we will have people coming to learn vocational skills thereby improving the standard of living of our people and those around our community. So I call on you all to come and join us to build for the upliftment of our nation”.
Also in his remarks, the father of the day, Da. Dr. Jonah Madugu disclosed that there would be a launch of the Berom Trust Fund at the upcoming Berom economic summit and cultural festival that would be held in Jos this year.
The highlights of the occasion was the parade of all the BECA associations in different locations of Abuja, Nassarawa and Niger States. There was also the presentation of the 2022 Miss BECA Zere Berom, cultural dances and showcasing of Berom local delicacies.
Signed:
Toruka Celestine. Head Media and Public Relations, NCPC.
30th April, 2022
The Executive Secretary , Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Rev (Dr ) Yakubu Pam has felicitated with Muslims on the auspicious occasion of EID -EL -FITR, urging them to embrace virtues of tolerance, peace and unity to move the country forward.
Rev. Pam extended his goodwill message to the Muslims through the Head, Media and Public Relations of the Commission, Celestine Toruka.
He described the EID- EL -FITR in Muslim calendar as a special day to mark the end of Ramadan; a moment of visiting, sharing and show of love to one another.
He therefore called on Muslims to learn from the tradition of love and tolerance that is demonstrated during the celebration of EID- EL- -FITR
He encouraged them to imbibe this spirit of love in dealing with other brothers and sisters from different cultures, traditions and religious beliefs.
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Alh. Abdulwasiu Adinoyi Issah, Convener of the Wasiu Issah Network and House of Representatives aspirant picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination form to represent Okehi/Adavi Constituency in the House of Representatives at the All Progressives Congress Secretariat (APC) today.
“As directed by our great party the APC, I have picked the Expression of Interest and nomination form in furtherance of my ambition to run for and win the House of Representatives seat for my constituency of Okehi/Adavi. I am grateful for the outpouring of support shown me by my constituents and well wishers, and I promise that my dedication to the service of my people will remain a top priority for me.” he said.
Since his declaration, Alh. Issah has received strong support from party leaders and community members of his immediate constituency and environs, hailing the humanitarian as a loyal and commited party member, with a strong love for his community and well documented philanthropic and empowerment endeavors to women and youths of Kogi State and beyond.
Di National Home Grown School Feeding Programme na di most ogbonge programme of di Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development and na one of di major achievement of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Di Programme dey for 35 states in Nigeria plus including FCT, and Bayelsa state go soon join. As e be so, about 9.8 million students wey dey for 53,000 public primary schools nationwide na im dey benefit from di programme yearly.
Since 2019 wey dem establish di ministry, di programme don outshine all di other School feeding programme wey dey Africa, and na im come be di largest for dis continent.
Many pipule from all over di country don hail di country and of course President Muhammadu Buhari administration as e be say na im be di first school feeding programme initiative of di country since 1999. Who go ever think am say a day fit come for Nigeria wey Federal gofment go dey feed student wey dey public school? Make we no forget say di food wey dem dey serve di students na very nutritious food wey dem cook to target malnutrition.
I don meet plenty parents back den for 2010 wey I advise about di disadvantage wey dey wen dem no enroll deir pikin for school. Unfortunately, all my talk no mean anything to dem, especially wen na girl pikin I dey encourage dem to put for school. Dem go dey give excuse, say dem no get di money to enroll deir children for school. Dem go rather marry di girls to men at very young age and send di boys to dey hawk pure water.
But in 2019 wen dem assign me to another advocacy for di same locations wey I go in 2010, e shock me as I see say school enrollment don really increase reach 90%, I resin say maybe na me wey no put in effort dat year until I meet one elderly woman wey get five grand children wey all of dem don pass di age of 10.
I come ask her about deir whereabouts, na im she hold me for hands come tell me say “my son, no think say we no believe in education oo, na money we no get to put our pikin for school all dis while, but we dey grateful say God don answer our prayers. Di gofment don dey feeding our children and e dey really save us money.β
Na day time I realize say di problem no be because of di education afterall Nigeria dey do free education since all dis time, but di problem na scope to use make dem for take come school for deir own benefit. Β Dis National Home Grown School Feeding programme don really increase enrollment of pikin for school. E don also do make to dey study dey very easy and interesting for di pikin dem, also, e don reduce hunger and malnutrition and e also address issue of unemployment because dis food na pipule dey cook am : dis program don provide job for more that 107,000 cooks and oda pipule. Wen dem look into di problem of unemployment, the rate of poverty sef go follow dey addressed. For Kano State alone like dis, di number of school enrollment don jump from 1.2 million to 2.1 million afta di Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development introduce di programme for di State.
In 2010, di rate of School enrollment in Nigeria ba 41.83% but in 2021, the total enrollment rate for primary schools in Nigeria don reachΒ 68.3%. Β Na im make I tok say our initial patrol been no work, but di Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development don later win di heart of our children wit dis initiative wey come from a generous woman like Sadiya Umar Farouq- and wetin be dis initiative? Na hot nutritious food every school day.
