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The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged to continue to support Christian pilgrimage in his state. He disclosed this recently at Lagos House, Marina while receiving in audience the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam who was in the State on a sensitization visit. He assured the NCPC boss that he would continue to support the Commission and the activities of the state Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board. He explained that beyond government sponsorship, that his administration would continue to create the enabling environment so that intending private Pilgrims would have enough resources to sponsor themselves on Holy Pilgrimage. Governor Sanwo- Olu assured the NCPC boss that he would continue to support NCPC so that the Commission would complement the efforts of the government through prayer and spiritual guidance. The No 1 citizen of Lagos State thanked Rev.Pam for commending the giant strides of his administration , especially in the sponsorship of Christians during the 2019 general Pilgrimage
He averred that good governance is about improving the
quality of life of the people; hence his administration would stop at nothing
to make sure that the people of Lagos State enjoy the dividends of democracy
through youth empowerment and infrastructural development. He prayed that the
tenure of the NCPC boss would experience peace and progress.
Earlier, the No 1 Christian Pilgrim Officer of the Federation told the Governor that he was in the State on a one day sensitization visit preparatory for the buildup of this year’s December general Pilgrimage. He commended the Governor for his support last year and for hosting the flag off of the 2019 general Pilgrimage exercise.
He stressed that the Holy Bible enjoined us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and any country that is a friend of Israel would continue to experience peace. He further affirmed that Pilgrimage is the only thing Christian believers enjoy as their own dividends of democracy. He informed the Governor that the Commission would partner with Lagos State on Agriculture in order to expose the youths to skill acquisition through youth pilgrimage. Rev Pam also canvassed for increase in the number of Pilgrims being sponsored by the state in this year’s December general Pilgrimage exercise.
It is
now a statement of fact that His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe
State, Mai Mala Buni is a leader with the Midas touch. A man with a humble and calm disposition.
His Excellency prior to his inauguration as the Executive Governor of Yobe State on May 29, 2019, was already a national figure, a core party man occupying one of the most sensitive positions in the ruling All Progressive Congress APC at the national secretariat in Abuja as the national Secretary. This presupposes that he had a pedigree which transcends beyond the state.
He is
a quintessential leader, a practicing politician, a nationalist and a team
player. Born on 11th November, 1967.
He was unanimously appointed as the caretaker chairman of the All Progressive Party APC on 25th June, 2020 to reunite and enthrone peace in the party and prepare the party for a successful national convention.
He was considered the right man for the job because of his sterling qualities and cognate wealth of experience.
Above all, Mr. President and top echelon of the party leadership felt that as a peace builder and a reconciliatory expert he is the only one that could return APC to its lost glory.
By
virtue of this appointment as the caretaker chairman of APC, he remains the
bride of all as the only Governor functioning in such dual capacity. His
Excellency is combining his state responsibility with party affairs and so far
so good he has been doing it seamlessly.
The
people’s Governor of Yobe State has endeared himself to the people of Yobe
State within one year and few months in the saddle, He has touched the lives of
the ordinary people with his transformational leadership; transforming Yobe
beyond the imagination of the people.
His
Excellency turned one year on 29th May 2020, but has done
marvelously well as if he had been there for years.
This one year and few months in office, his name now rings bell in Nigeria, because of his transformational leadership in Yobe State in the critical sector of the economy of the state.
His personality as the people’s Governor has also engendered peace in the once troubled state, insurgency and insecurity had been tackled and peace has come to stay in the state, hence investors are being attracted to invest in the state.
It is
indeed hardly surprising that Yobe, under Governor Mai Mala Buni, is on the
ascendency today. The governor’s tenacity to get things done, his clear vision
for what he wants Yobe to become over the next four years and even over the
next eight years, and his insistence that government policy must always sync
with expert advice – all of these have ensured that Yobe can get farther along
in the trajectory of socioeconomic development.
What
is surprising, though is the degree to which so much has been achieved over so
short a period of time and under the most austere and trying circumstances.
The
challenges of the state has been addressed holistically by His Excellency this
one year and few months of purposeful and visionary leadership with equanimity
of mind and clear understanding of the task of governance.
The
way and manner His Excellency addressed the matter of the COVID 19 pandemic in
the state proved he could face any emergency situation in governance and come
out triumphantly.
As a
result of the governor’s uncommon leadership style, Yobe remains one of the few
states in the country where government was able to do what was necessary to
protect people against COVID – 19 without subjecting them to a hardship that
could be avoided.
Some
of the notable giant strides of the people’s governor of Yobe state this one
year and few months in the saddle can be seen from the following
transformational projects:
The signing of the MOU with family Homes Ltd for the construction of 3600 affordable Housing units in Yobe.
Construction of Potiskum Trailer Park which is ongoing.
Approval of N365 million for payment of local government retirees.
Approval of the implementation report of the technical committee that was set up to revive Basic and Secondary education in the state.
The construction of Buni – Yadi Township Road and the renovation of the General Hospital in Gujbe LGA.
The Ground Breaking Ceremony for PotiskumTrailer Park and Mechanics’ village will provide direct job to 5000 people.
Governor Buni performed the resuscitation ceremony for Potiskum Aluminum and flour/feed Mills Company.
The construction of 3,600 Housing Units Financed by Family Homes Funds Ltd across Yobe State.
Partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in an effort to strengthen partnership in Healthcare and Agriculture.
The declaration of First Yobe Education summit open by His Excellency, appointed chairman and members of technical committee on reviving education in the state.
Construction of ongoing capital projects (Roads and Cargo Int. Airport) in Damaturu.
Partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco on Agriculture and Youth Empowerment.
Raising of the Yetim Case Orphanage Home Monthly Allocation from N500,000 to N1, 000,000.
Creating the enabling environment for peace and investment in the state.
Obviously,
the best is yet to come as His Excellency is determined to lift the people of
Yobe from poverty as his administration looks forward to giving the people of
the state more dividends of democracy in the next three years and more.
The convener of the three day peace summit in Southern Kaduna, Rev.Yakubu Pam has said that peace is a gift of mankind to each other and is not given by magic. He made the assertion in Kafanchan recently during the opening ceremony of the three day peace summit to foster peace amongst the citizenry of southern Kaduna. In the words of Rev Pam, ” peace is not given by magic, it is a gift of mankind to each other. It is those who give peace that have peace”. He added,” peace is a two -way street, to receive peace, you have to give peace”. Rev Pam who is the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission also emphasized that forgiveness is key for enduring peace any where in the world, and Southern Kaduna is not an exception. He urged the aggrieved persons to forgive those that had caused them pain. He explained further that love is an act of endless forgiveness. According to the NCPC boss, “it is not easy to forgive, but remind your self that harbouring the resentment will only aggravate your pains”. The NCPC helmsman further affirmed that conflict is an inevitable fact of human existence, but if properly understood and managed effectively, “,we can improve both the satisfaction and productivity of our social relationships”. He opined that government efforts need to go beyond the initial phase of containing trouble spots, therefore he advised that adequate attention and investment must be directed towards conflict prevention and management which underscores the importance of the peace summit. He averred that the reason for the gathering of who is who to discuss the way forward for Southern Kaduna was to facilitate a peace process through dialogue and negotiations as well as enhanced participation and cooperation amongst all participating stakeholders. He said with deep sense of concern that his heart bleeds whenever he hears about killings and banditry taking place anywhere in the world,, especially its effects on the most vulnerable groups. The theme of the three day peace summit is “The De Escalation of conflict in Southern Kaduna and the way forward”.
High profile personalities presented papers on conflict resolutions, including Prof .Suleiman Elias Bogoro, the Executive Secretary Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFUND among others. The peace summit is expected to be rounded off on 10th September with a communique for implementation.
Recall that the spade of attacks in the area have led not
only to the deaths of many, but also the
loss of property and businesses.
The three day Summit which is being sponsored by the Nigeria
Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and Friends of Kaduna State, will feature
presentations on strategies for de-escalation of conflict and ending the
destruction of lives and property; Promoting Interfaith community dialogue and
bridging the gap in the Southern Kaduna conflict narrative. With all
presentations further highlighting the focus of the NCPC which includes promoting reconciliation,
peace and National unity.
The Kaduna State government is expected to be well
represented at the summit and also some neighbouring states.
A long list of other dignitaries expected include the
Executive Secretary of Tetfund, Prof Suleiman Elias Bogoro, Special Guest, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam NCPC Chief
Executive, former Chief of Defence
Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (Rtd) and former Chairman, Military Pensions
Board, AVM Mohammad Rabiu Dabo (Rtd).
Other important personalities and groups that will grace the
occasion include Southern Kaduna Traditional Rulers
and Emirs, SOKAPU, CAN, JNI, Southern Kaduna Elders Forum,
Miyetti Allah and Southern Kaduna Community Development Associations amongst many others.
The event will take place between 8th and 10th of September,
2020 in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev Yakubu Pam has said that a three day peace meeting would be convened in September to seek lasting solutions to the crisis in Southern Kaduna.
He disclosed this recently in Kaduna during a condolence visit to the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union at Barnawa, Kaduna state. The NCPC Boss said he at the Secretariat of the Union to pay a condolence visit on the lost of lives of innocent people of Southern Kaduna following the recent crisis that erupted in the area. He called on both the Federal and state government to ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crime in Southern Kaduna were brought to justice. He affirmed that the Union had been the voice of the people and that the Southern Kaduna people are receptive, accommodating and friendly to visitors in their communities. Rev. Pam described the current situation in Southern Kaduna as the hand work of the enemy. He promised to talk to the power that be to fish out those behind the killings. He cautioned that for peace to be restored in Southern Kaduna all players must be circumspect with their utterances so as not to escalate the fragile situation.
Speaking, the President of the Union, Hon. Jonathan Asake said the NCPC boss ” is a messenger of peace “, he congratulated him on his recent appointment as the Executive Secretary of the NCPC which he said was a well deserved one because of his relentless commitment to peace building. According to him, ” we are not in anyway surprised that you have continued in what you know how to do best ”. He affirmed that only inclusive leadership that would help to restore the crisis in Southern Kaduna. In the words of Hon. Asake, ” we in Southern Kaduna have tried to tell the world that what is going on is genocide and ethnic cleansing and that the actions and in actions of our leaders and utterances are not helping matters. ”
In a related development, the NCPC helmsman also met with the Southern Kaduna Elders led by Major General Zamani Lekwot rtd. in his residence in Kaduna. He intimated the rtd. General that he was there on a message of condolence to empathize with them on the lost of the innocent lives of the people of Southern Kaduna following the recent attack on their communities. He described the Southern Kaduna as a mini Nigeria where people live in peace and harmony. He described the current situation in the area as a painful period for the people. In the words of the NCPC Boss ” the questions in the mouth of every Nigerian is when will this crisis end”. He further tasked the elders of the Southern Kaduna to forgive their enemies while promising to do his best to raise the level of intelligence so that those who come to the communities in the night to kill innocent and harmless people would be stopped. He equally called on the Southern Kaduna youth to ceasefire in order to chart a new course, adding that the elders had a big responsibility to ensure that the younger ones do not take laws into their hands.
Speaking, General Lekwot congratulated the No 1 Christian Pilgrim Officer of the Federation on his recent appointment, adding that “NCPC is a platform that unites all faithful, going on pilgrimage is the dream of every believer”. He thanked the NCPC boss for coming to commiserate with them in their trying moment. He averred that the root of the problem must be addressed in order to create a conducive atmosphere for peace to reign. He called on the government to do more than they were doing presently and do the needful, adding that “Nigeria is not a banana Republic and the rule of the law must be enforced”. He said, “we want the bandit to live us alone so that life will return to normal”.
Rev. Pam was also at the Southern Kaduna Development Association Forum where he met with their Chairman, Dr Zuwaghu Bonat and other leaders of the association. He condoled with them on the lost of the innocent lives of the good people of Southern Kaduna.
He tasked them on the need for a ceasefire and for peace to reign in Southern Kaduna.
The Executive Secretary of The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev. Yakubu Pam has said that the situation in the North East region of the country had become a concern for every Nigerian. He disclosed this on Thursday, 20th August, 2020 while playing host to the executives of the North East Students Peace Foundation who paid him a congratulatory visit in Abuja. In the words of the NCPC boss, “The North East is a region of concern for every Nigerian, it is giving us a negative image because of the lost of lives of innocent people which has resulted to the springing up of internally displaced persons camps (IDPs)”.
He
expressed his deep sympathy with the people of the North East region in
particular and the entire Northern Nigeria in general. The NCPC boss though
deeply touched by the situation in the North East stated however that he could see
a solution coming the way for the region with the caliber of youths represented
by the executives of the North East Students Peace Foundation. According to him,
“I am seeing a solution to this problem, we have seen youths with a change of
mindset like you”. He further affirmed, “When we have youths like you
displaying an exemplary leadership style for the people, I am sure a lot of youths
with negative mindset will be converted”.
Rev.
Pam further explained that without a change of mindset there would be no
development. He told them that they possessed the right charisma to influence
other youths who are adamant and who see nothing good about this great Nation.
He
urged them not to limit their activities to North East alone, because the whole
Nigerian needs to know them because they have the charisma and character.
The
NCPC helmsman assured them that he would do his best to collaborate with them
on the area of peace and inter faith harmony.
Earlier,
the President of the Association, Comrade Mujahed Tahir informed the No. 1
Christian Pilgrim Officer of the Federation that the body was formed as a
result of the insurgency in the North East and was primarily established to
engender peace and harmony.
He
explained that both the two dominant religion – Christianity and Islam preach
peace.
Comrade
Tahir also stated that part of the foundation’s mandate is to select credible
individuals who had done the nation proud by honouring them with a distinguished
leadership award even outside the North East. According to the President of
NESPF, “Our country needs leaders not rulers”. He described the NCPC boss as a
master strategist, a peace builder and a man of character”. He added, “you have
always try to be ahead of others”. He explained that Rev. Pam possessed all
good principle standards of governance hence he deserved the highest award of
the foundation.
Comrade
Tahir also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Rev. Pam as the Executive
Secretary of the NCPC. His words, “In all the appointments Mr. President has
made, this is the best appointment so far”.
The highlight of the visit was the conferment of the Five Star General of Aluta-Grand Commander of Northern Nigerian Youth, GCNNY on the Executive Secretary
Just over the weekend, the NCPC boss who doubles as the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN 19 Northern States visited the two internally displaced persons camp for Christians and for Muslims.
At Mercy Camp which was donated by the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) at Zonkwa Southern Kaduna and Ladduga Community at Kachia Local Government of Kaduna State.
At the Mercy camp, the Executive Secretary was warmly received by the leaders and displaced persons in the camp.
He commended the
efforts of the well-meaning Nigerians who had demonstrated love for these persons
whose situation was no fault of theirs. Some of them have been providing relief
materials to these persons in terms of food and materials.
Rev. Pam admonished them
to forgive the perpetrators of the heinous crime because to err is human but to
forgive is divine. According to the NCPC boss “you must forgive, if you do not
forgive you will die in hypertension, adding that God allowed it for a purpose”.
He further advised them to be patient and accept the situation they found
themselves.
He told them that he came
with his team under the love of God and God will never abandon them.
Rev. Pam further
affirmed “on behalf of the NCPC and CAN 19 Northern States, we brought this
good gift for you; good friends contributed when we appealed to them for
assistance”
He urged them to be
prayerful at all times “because life in the camp is never easy” He called on
the States, Federal government and the Federal Ministry of humanitarian
Affairs, Disaster and Social Development to come to the aid of the displaced persons.
He assured them that
the Government would surely do what is humanly possible to assist them.
Earlier, the NCPC boss
paid a condolence visit to His Royal Highness, The Agwatyap, Dominic Yahaya whose
communities were greatly affected by the crisis.
He urged him to bury
the hatchet and seek for permanent solution confronting his people. “The NCPC
boss further assured His Royal Highness, “We will do our best to always search
for peace to make sure that peace returns to Southern Kaduna”
Rev. Pam also
encouraged the traditional ruler not to apportion blame, rather he said there
was need for everyone to join hands and dialogue so that peace will reign.
According to him, “solutions must come from within and Government needs to do a
lot”
Speaking, His Royal
Highness thanked the NCPC boss for finding time to communicate with him and his
subjects at their trying moment.
He promised to initiate
a peace summit comprising all the Fulani leaders and the Christian leaders so
that the objective of returning peace and harmony in the chiefdom would be
achieved.
In the same vein, the
NCPC boss also visited His Royal Highness, Mallam Nuhu Bature, the Agwam Bajja at
Zango Kataf Local Government.
The NCPC boss called on
the federal Government to give the traditional rulers very important role to
play in our constitution because they are the custodian of our culture and
should play the role of stabilizer.
Responding, His Royal
Highness thanked the NCPC boss for coming. According to him, “this courtesy
call is very specially, the very nice way you said your words have gone very
far to console us”
The Royal Father
averred that the Good Lord had a way of helping them even though they do not
know what to do.
He affirmed, “It is personalities like you that
have been coming to offer assistance” He explained that the incident was very
unfortunate and the Good Lord would not allow it to happen again.
The NCPC delegation was joined by the CAN
officials of the affected local Governments
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Yakubu Pam has said that peace makers were the best people on earth.
He revealed this recently in Abuja while playing host to the members of the Benue state Christian Pilgrims welfare Board who paid him a congratulatory visit in Abuja. He explained that peace making was biblical and eternal for ” blessed are the peace makers for they shall inherit the kingdom of God”.
He thanked the delegation from Benue State Christian pilgrims welfare Board for their solidarity visit. He described Benue state as his second home considering his robust relationship with the good people of the state. The NCPC Boss reiterated that they were doing the work of reconciliation just as Jesus came to reconcile the world. He explained that recently he was in Kaduna to meet with the Governor over the killings in southern Kaduna, adding that he was also in Benue state to navigate peace between the Tivs and the Jukuns. He decried the alarming rate of absconders during pilgrimage which had given the Commission a bad name. He tasked them to join hands with the Commission to put an end to this ugly situation.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation and Special Adviser to the Benue state Governor on Religious Matters, Hon. Blessed Favour Onah told the NCPC Boss that the people of Benue were overwhelmed when the news of his appointment was made. He affirmed that Rev. Pam had always distinguished himself in any assignment given to him. He described him as a man “with excellent spirit”. He urged him to remain focus as God would help him to stand tall, adding that his appointment was a motivation to many of them.
The Special Adviser was accompanied on the visit by the Executive Secretary of the Benue state Christian pilgrims welfare Board, Mrs Dorcas Otaru, the Accountant and the desk officer Pilgrims.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim
Commission NCPC, Rev. Yakubu Pam recently met with the Executive Governor of
Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai and also held strategic meetings with the
leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Kaduna State chapter
over the killings in Southern Kaduna.
While playing host to the Pentecostal Bishops Forum of
the 19 Northern States in his office recently, Rev. Pam affirmed, “Last week I paid
a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Kaduna State as part of seeking
urgent steps to stop the killings of innocent lives in Southern Kaduna”.
The NCPC boss actually commended the CAN leadership in
Kaduna state for the efforts in ensuring that peace returns to the troubled communities
in Southern Kaduna. He admonished them to work closely with the state
government with a view to finding lasting and permanent solutions to the
killings in Southern Kaduna.
Very Much to theChagrin of the NCPC helmsman,he was
surprised that some section of the Media misquoted him out of context.To this
effect, Rev. Pam reiterated and affirmed that “he is part of CAN, and being
part of CAN, I empathize with the pains of the people of Southern Kaduna and
will not speak against the efforts of CAN and what the leadership of CAN in
Kaduna State are doing at this difficult period”.
He added, “I hold the leadership of CAN in Kaduna State
in High esteem and empathize with them and cannot make negative statements to
discourage their efforts in comforting the flocks” Rev. Pam told the College of
Bishops of the Pentecostal Bishops Forum for the 19 Northern states led by
Archbishop John Praise that they must work with CAN to find solutions to these
incessant attacks and killings in Southern Kaduna.
In his meeting with the Kaduna state Governor, Rev. Pam assured him that he would do everything possible to engage with the eminent religious bodies such as Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Jama’atu Nasir Islam JNI, Mayeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Community leaders and indigenous people in Southern Kaduna in a frank and open dialogue to help bring out genuine suggestions towards resolving the Crisis.
Rev. Pam assured the College of Bishops of the 19 Northern States that it was only dialogue that could resolve the current crisis in Southern Kaduna.
He frowned at the sensational
caption by an online Media that “NCPC boss cautioned CAN”, was malicious,
misleading and a misrepresentation of the facts; according to him, “it is a
figment of the writer’s imagination”.
He called on the media to be circumspect and always endeavor to cross check their facts before going to the Press.
Rev. Pam stressed that he is a family and product of CAN
and would not do anything to tarnish the image of this revered Association.
